Hotel Waste Management Compliance Checklist Template

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General Information & Personnel

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Details about the hotel's waste management program, responsible parties, and training records.

Hotel Name

Contact Person (Waste Management)

Number of Employees

Date of Last Waste Management Plan Review

Waste Management Plan Status

Brief Description of Waste Management Program

Copy of Waste Management Plan (if applicable)

Employee Training Frequency

Waste Characterization & Segregation

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Verification of waste types generated and proper segregation procedures (e.g., general waste, recycling, food waste, hazardous waste).

Primary Waste Streams Generated

Current Segregation Methods Used

Estimated Percentage of Food Waste Generated (approximate)

Hazardous Waste Storage Method

Description of Waste Segregation Procedures

Recycling Program

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Assessment of the hotel's recycling program, including materials collected, contractor agreements, and participation rates.

Total Volume of Recycled Materials (Cubic Yards/Month)

Materials Currently Recycled (Select All That Apply)

Recycling Collection Method

Date of Last Recycling Program Review

Upload Recycling Contract Agreement (if applicable)

Recycling Participation Rate (%) (Estimated)

Food Waste Management

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Review of food waste reduction strategies, composting/donation programs, and disposal methods.

Estimated Daily Food Waste (lbs)

Food Waste Reduction Strategies Implemented

Food Waste Diversion Methods Used

Last Food Waste Audit Date

Description of Food Donation Program (if applicable)

Current Food Waste Hauler

Attach Food Waste Generation Data (if available)

Hazardous Waste Management

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Compliance with regulations for handling and disposing of hazardous materials (e.g., cleaning chemicals, batteries).

List of Hazardous Waste Streams Generated

Estimated Quantity of Each Hazardous Waste Stream (lbs/month)

Hazardous Waste Storage Method (e.g., drums, tanks)

Last Inspection Date of Hazardous Waste Storage Area

Copy of Hazardous Waste Manifests (Last 3 months)

Types of Hazardous Waste Containers Used (Check all that apply)

Name of Hazardous Waste Disposal Contractor

Waste Audits & Monitoring

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Documentation of waste audits, performance metrics, and corrective actions.

Date of Last Waste Audit

Total Waste Generated (lbs/kg) - Pre-Audit

Total Recycling Rate (%) - Pre-Audit

Summary of Audit Findings (Pre-Audit)

Total Waste Generated (lbs/kg) - Post-Audit

Total Recycling Rate (%) - Post-Audit

Summary of Audit Findings (Post-Audit)

Audit Recommendations Implemented?

Upload Audit Report (PDF/Excel)

Contractor Management

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Evaluation of waste management contractor performance and compliance.

Contractor License Number

Contractor Company Description and Services Provided

Contract Start Date

Contract Renewal Date

Contractor Performance Rating

Notes on Contractor Performance (positive or negative)

Copy of Current Contractor Agreement

Contractor Insurance Coverage Status

Recordkeeping & Reporting

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Verification of accurate recordkeeping and reporting of waste generation, recycling rates, and disposal activities.

Date of Last Waste Audit

Total Waste Generated (lbs/month)

Total Recycled Material (lbs/month)

Percentage of Waste Diverted from Landfill (%)

Summary of Waste Audit Findings

Copy of Waste Disposal Manifests

Reporting Frequency

Date of Last Report Submission

Employee Training & Awareness

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Confirmation that employees receive adequate training on waste management procedures.

Number of Employees Trained

Date of Last Training Session

Summary of Training Topics Covered

Training Topics Covered (Select all that apply)

Copy of Training Material (e.g., presentation slides)

Method of Training Delivery

Regulatory Compliance

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Ensuring adherence to all applicable local, state, and federal waste management regulations.

Applicable Local Waste Ordinances?

State Waste Management Regulations?

Federal Waste Management Regulations (e.g., RCRA)?

Date of Last Regulatory Inspection

Inspection Score (if applicable)

Summary of any Regulatory Findings or Violations

Copy of Most Recent Regulatory Compliance Report

Contact Information for Regulatory Agency

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