Data Center Waste Management Checklist Template

Ensure peak operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. Our Data Center Waste Management Checklist Template helps you track, reduce, and responsibly dispose of e-waste and other data center refuse, simplifying compliance and minimizing your carbon footprint.

This Template was installed 5 times.

Equipment Inventory & Disposal

1 of 10

Tracking IT assets and ensuring responsible end-of-life management.

Asset Tag Number

Equipment Description

Date of Purchase

Estimated Useful Life (Years)

Date of Disposal/Recycling

Disposal Method

Notes/Comments on Disposal

Upload Disposal Documentation (e.g., Recycling Certificate)

E-Waste Recycling Compliance

2 of 10

Ensuring adherence to regulations and best practices for electronic waste recycling.

Applicable Regulations?

Estimated Annual E-Waste Volume (lbs)

Vendor Recycling Certificate/Manifest

Last Vendor Audit Date

Types of E-Waste Recycled

Vendor Contact Name

Vendor Phone Number

Battery Management

3 of 10

Proper storage, handling, and recycling of batteries (Li-ion, NiCad, etc.).

Number of Li-ion Batteries Collected (Monthly)

Number of NiCad Batteries Collected (Monthly)

Battery Storage Container Type

Date of Last Battery Storage Area Inspection

Notes from Last Battery Storage Area Inspection

Battery Recycling Vendor

Upload Battery Recycling Manifest (if applicable)

Universal Waste Handling (Fluorescent Lamps, Mercury)

4 of 10

Managing hazardous materials like fluorescent lamps and mercury-containing devices.

Number of Fluorescent Lamps Stored

Date of Last Fluorescent Lamp Inventory

Lamp Storage Container Type

Description of Mercury-Containing Device Storage Area

Mercury Spill Response Plan Available?

Attach Mercury Spill Response Plan Document

Quantity of Mercury-Containing Devices

Cardboard and Paper Recycling

5 of 10

Establishing and maintaining a cardboard and paper recycling program.

Estimated Cardboard Volume (cubic yards/week)

Estimated Paper Volume (pounds/week)

Recycling Collection Method

Types of Paper Recycled

Last Recycling Bin/Container Inspection Date

Any specific notes/concerns regarding cardboard/paper recycling process?

Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling

6 of 10

Minimizing plastic waste and maximizing recycling opportunities.

Baseline Plastic Waste Generated (kg/month)

Current Plastic Waste Sorting System

Types of Plastics Currently Recycled

Details of Plastic Reduction Initiatives Implemented

Target Reduction in Plastic Waste (Percentage)

Date of Implementation of New Plastic Reduction Strategy

Data Security & Destruction

7 of 10

Securely wiping and destroying data from storage devices prior to disposal.

Describe the data sanitization method used (e.g., DoD 5220.22-M, NIST 800-88)

Number of hard drives/storage media securely wiped:

Date of last data sanitization event:

Upload certificate of data destruction (if applicable):

Verification method used to confirm data destruction:

If 'Other' selected above, please describe verification method:

Vendor Management (Recycling/Disposal)

8 of 10

Auditing and managing vendors involved in waste recycling and disposal.

Vendor Selection Method

Vendor Company Name

Vendor Contact Person

Vendor Phone Number

Vendor Email Address

Vendor Certification Number (e.g., R2, e-Stewards)

Contract Start Date

Contract Expiration Date

Vendor Compliance Audit Notes

Documentation & Recordkeeping

9 of 10

Maintaining records of waste generation, recycling rates, and disposal methods.

Last Waste Audit Date

Total Weight/Volume of Waste Generated (Monthly)

Recycling Rate (%)

Summary of Waste Audit Findings & Recommendations

Waste Disposal Manifests (Last 3 Months)

Preferred Waste Disposal Method(s)

Date of Last Vendor Contract Review

Employee Training & Awareness

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Educating employees on proper waste management procedures and environmental responsibilities.

Training Module Overview

Topics Covered in Training

Last Training Completion Date

Training Hours Completed

Training Delivery Method

Employee Acknowledgment

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