Cannabis Waste Management Checklist Template

Waste Characterization & Segregation

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Identify and separate cannabis waste streams for proper disposal or processing.

Primary Waste Stream(s) Generated

Plant Material

Solvents

Packaging

Contaminated PPE

Other (Specify in Long Text)

If 'Other' selected above, please specify:

Estimated Volume of Plant Material Waste (lbs/week)

Estimated Volume of Solvent Waste (gallons/week)

Segregation Methods Implemented

Color-Coded Bins

Designated Storage Areas

Waste Stream Labels

Employee Training

Other (Specify in Long Text)

If 'Other' selected above, please specify:

Plant Material Waste (Cultivation)

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Management of spent plants, stalks, leaves, and root systems from cultivation.

Estimated Weight of Spent Plants (lbs)

Date of Waste Generation

Time of Waste Generation

Disposal Method (Select One)

Composting

Incineration

Landfill

Rendering

Other (Specify in Long Text)

If 'Other' Disposal Method Selected, please specify:

Attach Manifest or Disposal Record (Optional)

Number of Full Compost Bins Used (if applicable)

Notes/Observations regarding waste condition or disposal process:

Processing Waste (Extraction/Manufacturing)

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Handling of solvents, residual materials, and byproducts from extraction and manufacturing processes.

Solvent Usage (Total Liters)

Solvent Type(s) Used

Ethanol

CO2

Butane

Propane

Other (Specify in Long Text)

If 'Other' Solvent, Please Specify:

Residue/Byproduct Waste (Total Weight in kg)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Solvent Analysis Reports)

Date of Waste Generation

Waste Disposal Method

Recycling

Incineration

Secure Landfill

Other (Specify in Long Text)

If 'Other' Disposal Method, Please Specify:

Packaging Waste

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Disposal or recycling of containers, labels, and other packaging materials.

Estimated Weight of Cardboard Waste (lbs)

Estimated Volume of Plastic Film Waste (gallons)

Primary Packaging Material Type

Glass

Plastic

Cardboard

Metal

Other

Packaging Recycling Methods Utilized

Curbside Recycling

Dedicated Recycling Vendor

Internal Recycling Program

None

Date of Last Packaging Waste Audit

Attach Packaging Waste Manifest/Documentation

Contaminated Materials

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Management of gloves, masks, filters, and other materials that have come into contact with cannabis or cannabis products.

Quantity of Gloves Disposed (Pairs)

Number of Masks Disposed

Number of Filter Cartridges Disposed

Types of Contaminated Materials

Gloves

Masks

Filter Cartridges

Cleaning Rags

Tyvek Suits

Other (Specify)

Specifics of 'Other' Materials (if selected)

Date of Disposal

Time of Disposal

Signature of Person Disposing Materials

Liquid Waste Management

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Handling and disposal of wastewater, runoff, and other liquid waste streams.

Estimated Daily Wastewater Volume (Gallons)

Wastewater Treatment Method

On-site Treatment

Municipal Sewer

Discharge Permit Required

Last Wastewater Discharge Permit Expiration Date

Scheduled Wastewater Sampling Time

Description of Pre-Treatment Processes (if applicable)

Presence of Solvents in Wastewater?

Yes

Wastewater Analysis Report (if applicable)

Regulatory Compliance

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Ensuring adherence to state and local regulations regarding cannabis waste disposal.

State Cannabis Waste Disposal Regulations?

Compliant

Non-Compliant

Reviewing

Last Regulatory Review Date

Summary of Relevant State Regulations

Permit Number (if applicable)

Copy of Disposal Manifest/Documentation

Local Waste Disposal Agreement in Place?

Yes

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Maintaining accurate records of waste generation, disposal methods, and regulatory compliance.

Date of Waste Generation

Estimated Weight of Waste (lbs/kg)

Waste Disposal Method

Landfill

Composting

Rendering

Waste-to-Energy

Other (Specify)

Details of 'Other' Disposal Method (if selected)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., disposal manifest)

Batch/Lot Number (if applicable)

Name of Waste Carrier

Employee Training

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Providing employees with training on proper waste handling procedures and regulatory requirements.

Training Module Content Review

Waste Stream Identification Quiz Score

0-50%

51-75%

76-100%

Topics Covered in Training (Check All That Apply)

Waste Segregation

Solvent Handling

Record Keeping

Regulatory Compliance

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Date of Training Completion

Employee Signature

Security & Tracking

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Implementing security measures to prevent unauthorized access and diversion of cannabis waste.

Waste Characterization & Segregation

Primary Waste Stream(s) Generated

If 'Other' selected above, please specify:

Estimated Volume of Plant Material Waste (lbs/week)

Estimated Volume of Solvent Waste (gallons/week)

Segregation Methods Implemented

If 'Other' selected above, please specify:

Plant Material Waste (Cultivation)

Estimated Weight of Spent Plants (lbs)

Date of Waste Generation

Time of Waste Generation

Disposal Method (Select One)

If 'Other' Disposal Method Selected, please specify:

Attach Manifest or Disposal Record (Optional)

Number of Full Compost Bins Used (if applicable)

Notes/Observations regarding waste condition or disposal process:

Processing Waste (Extraction/Manufacturing)

Solvent Usage (Total Liters)

Solvent Type(s) Used

If 'Other' Solvent, Please Specify:

Residue/Byproduct Waste (Total Weight in kg)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Solvent Analysis Reports)

Date of Waste Generation

Waste Disposal Method

If 'Other' Disposal Method, Please Specify:

Packaging Waste

Estimated Weight of Cardboard Waste (lbs)

Estimated Volume of Plastic Film Waste (gallons)

Primary Packaging Material Type

Packaging Recycling Methods Utilized

Date of Last Packaging Waste Audit

Attach Packaging Waste Manifest/Documentation

Contaminated Materials

Quantity of Gloves Disposed (Pairs)

Number of Masks Disposed

Number of Filter Cartridges Disposed

Types of Contaminated Materials

Specifics of 'Other' Materials (if selected)

Date of Disposal

Time of Disposal

Signature of Person Disposing Materials

Liquid Waste Management

Estimated Daily Wastewater Volume (Gallons)

Wastewater Treatment Method

Last Wastewater Discharge Permit Expiration Date

Scheduled Wastewater Sampling Time

Description of Pre-Treatment Processes (if applicable)

Presence of Solvents in Wastewater?

Wastewater Analysis Report (if applicable)

Regulatory Compliance

State Cannabis Waste Disposal Regulations?

Last Regulatory Review Date

Summary of Relevant State Regulations

Permit Number (if applicable)

Copy of Disposal Manifest/Documentation

Local Waste Disposal Agreement in Place?

Record Keeping & Documentation

Date of Waste Generation

Estimated Weight of Waste (lbs/kg)

Waste Disposal Method

Details of 'Other' Disposal Method (if selected)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., disposal manifest)

Batch/Lot Number (if applicable)

Name of Waste Carrier

Employee Training

Training Module Content Review

Waste Stream Identification Quiz Score

Topics Covered in Training (Check All That Apply)

Date of Training Completion

Employee Signature

Security & Tracking

Waste Manifest Number

Date of Waste Transfer

Time of Waste Transfer

Transfer Method (Secure Transport, Rendering Service, etc.)

Notes on Security Measures Taken During Transfer

Signature of Transferring Employee

GPS Location of Waste Transfer Point

Waste Management Solution Screen Recording