Waste Management Compliance Survey Checklist

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Permitting & Licensing

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Verification of required permits and licenses for waste management operations.

Permit Expiration Date

Permit Type

Permit Number

Permit Status

Notes Regarding Permit Status or Compliance

Waste Characterization & Segregation

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Assessment of proper waste identification, classification, and separation procedures.

Waste Type Identification Method

Identified Waste Streams

Description of Waste Types Present

Estimated Volume of Hazardous Waste Generated (Gallons/lbs)

Segregation Method Used

Description of Segregation Procedures

Supporting Documentation (MSDS, Waste Characterization Reports)

Storage & Container Management

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Evaluation of waste storage conditions, container integrity, and labeling compliance.

Container Capacity (Gallons/Liters)

Container Material (e.g., Plastic, Metal)

Container Condition (Visual Inspection)

Container Labeling (Check all that apply)

Describe any observed damage to containers (e.g., leaks, cracks)

Date of Last Container Inspection

Transportation & Manifesting

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Review of waste transportation records and manifest accuracy.

Date of Transportation

Departure Time

Origin Location

Destination Location

Total Waste Volume (gallons/tons)

Number of Waste Containers

Upload Manifest Document

Manifest Status (Approved, Rejected, Pending)

Disposal & Treatment

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Verification of approved disposal/treatment facilities and adherence to regulations.

Disposal Method Used:

Name of Disposal/Treatment Facility:

Quantity of Waste Disposed (in tons):

Date of Disposal:

Waste Acceptance Form Required?

Copy of Waste Manifest:

Any unusual occurrences during disposal?

Facility Permit Verified?

Record Keeping & Reporting

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Examination of waste tracking records, incident reports, and regulatory submissions.

Date of Last Waste Manifest Review

Number of Waste Manifests Submitted in Last Quarter

Summary of Findings from Last Waste Audit Report

Upload Copy of Most Recent Annual Waste Management Report

Reporting Frequency (e.g., Monthly, Quarterly, Annually)

Time of Last Waste Tracking System Backup

Description of any discrepancies found in waste records.

Employee Training & Awareness

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Confirmation of employee training on waste management practices and emergency procedures.

Last Training Date

Training Modules Covered (Select all that apply)

Number of Employees Trained

Next Scheduled Training Date

Training Content Summary

Training Method

Emergency Preparedness

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Assessment of spill response plans, containment equipment, and communication protocols.

Is there a documented Emergency Response Plan?

Number of trained spill response personnel

Date of last emergency drill

Typical time of day for drills

What types of emergency equipment are readily available?

Briefly describe the spill containment procedures

Location of Emergency Response Supplies

Upload a copy of the Emergency Contact List

Regulatory Compliance

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Verification of adherence to local, state, and federal environmental regulations.

Applicable Federal Regulations (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA)

State Environmental Agency Compliance

Last Regulatory Inspection Date

Inspection Score (if applicable)

Summary of Findings from Last Inspection

Status of Outstanding Regulatory Issues

Upload Copies of Key Regulatory Permits

Waste Reduction & Recycling

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Evaluation of programs and initiatives to minimize waste generation and promote recycling.

Estimated Waste Reduction (Percentage)

Total Waste Diverted from Landfill (Tons/Year)

Recycling Program Type (Select all that apply)

Description of Waste Reduction Initiatives (e.g., reusable packaging, process optimization)

Current Recycling Rate (%)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., recycling contracts, waste audits)

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