Event Waste Management Checklist Template

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Planning & Preparation

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Initial steps to ensure proper waste management before and during the event.

Event Date

Estimated Event Attendance

Brief Description of Event and Waste Generation Expectations

Designated Waste Management Coordinator

Site Map (showing bin locations)

Waste Management Provider Selected?

Notes on Specific Waste Management Challenges Anticipated

Waste Stream Identification

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Identifying the types of waste anticipated at the event (e.g., food waste, recyclables, general waste).

Identify Anticipated Waste Streams

If 'Other' Waste Stream Selected, Please Specify:

Estimated Volume of Food Waste (Gallons/Liters)

Estimated Weight of Recyclable Materials (Pounds/Kilograms)

Dominant Type of Food Waste?

Bin Placement & Signage

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Ensuring adequate bin capacity and clear, informative signage for waste segregation.

Number of Recycling Bins Required

Number of Compost Bins Required

Number of General Waste Bins Required

Bin Color Coding (Recycling)

Bin Material (Signage)

Signage Languages

Signage Content - Recycling Instructions

Primary Bin Location Coordinates

Vendor Waste Management

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Requirements and guidelines for vendors regarding waste generation and disposal.

Vendor Waste Management Plan Required?

Vendor Waste Management Plan Details (if applicable)

Accepted Waste Streams (Vendor)

Number of Waste Bins Provided per Vendor

Vendor Waste Management Agreement (Upload)

Vendor Training Provided?

Details of Vendor Training (if applicable)

Composting & Recycling Programs

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Implementation and monitoring of composting and recycling initiatives.

Composting Program?

Number of Compost Bins

Accepted Compost Materials

Recycling Program?

Number of Recycling Bins

Accepted Recyclable Materials

Compost/Recycling Start Date

Food Waste Reduction

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Strategies to minimize food waste generation.

Estimated Attendees

Percentage of Food Donated (if applicable)

Buffet or Plated Meals?

Description of Food Waste Reduction Strategies (e.g., portion control, menu planning)

Menu Considerations for Waste Reduction

Date of Menu Planning Meeting

Estimated Food Waste Reduction (in pounds/kilograms)

Waste Collection & Removal

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Procedures for collecting and removing waste during and after the event.

Scheduled Waste Collection Time

Number of Waste Bins Used

Designated Waste Storage Area

Collection Method

Date of Last Waste Collection

Notes on Waste Collection (e.g., unusual volume, spills)

Post-Event Cleanup & Audit

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Assessment of waste management performance and identification of areas for improvement.

Cleanup Start Date

Cleanup Start Time

Estimated Cleanup Time (hours)

Number of Volunteers Involved in Cleanup

Overall Cleanup Condition (Visual Assessment)

Detailed Observations Regarding Waste Left Behind/Missed

Waste Segregation Accuracy (Estimate)

Photographic Evidence of Cleanup (Optional)

Documentation & Reporting

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

Date of Audit/Review

Estimated Total Waste Generated (lbs/kg)

Estimated Recycled Material (lbs/kg)

Estimated Compost Volume (gallons/liters)

Waste Hauler Used

Notes/Comments on Waste Management Performance

Waste Disposal Manifests (Upload)

Compliance Status

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