Industrial Waste Management Audit Checklist Template

Ensure full regulatory compliance and minimize environmental impact with our Industrial Waste Management Audit Checklist. This comprehensive template helps you identify, track, and manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams, preventing costly fines and promoting sustainable practices. Download now and streamline your waste management process!

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Waste Characterization & Segregation

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Verifies proper identification and separation of waste streams.

Waste Stream Identification Method

Identified Waste Streams Present

Segregation Method Used

Detailed Description of Segregation Procedures

Number of Segregated Waste Containers

Photos of Segregated Waste Areas

Waste Storage & Containment

2 of 10

Evaluates storage practices and container integrity to prevent leaks and spills.

Location of Primary Waste Storage Area

Number of Waste Containers in Use

Container Type (e.g., drums, bins, compactors)

Container Condition (Select all that apply)

Date of Last Container Inspection

Notes from Container Inspection (Leaks, Damage, etc.)

Secondary Containment in Place?

Hazardous Waste Management

3 of 10

Assesses compliance with hazardous waste regulations (identification, labeling, storage, disposal).

Hazardous Waste Determination Method

Total Quantity of Hazardous Waste Generated (lbs/month)

Hazardous Waste Codes (EPA)

SDS for Key Chemicals

Last Inspection Date of Hazardous Waste Storage Area

Description of Contingency Plan for Spills/Releases

Container Condition

Name of Person Responsible for Hazardous Waste Management

Non-Hazardous Waste Management

4 of 10

Checks procedures for managing general waste, recycling, and composting.

Estimated Volume of General Waste Generated (cubic meters/week)

Estimated Weight of Recyclable Materials Collected (kg/week)

Current Recycling Program Type

Recyclable Materials Collected (Select all that apply)

Last Review Date of Waste Disposal Contracts

Description of Waste Minimization Strategies Implemented

Waste Disposal Method

Waste Manifests & Recordkeeping

5 of 10

Reviews documentation of waste shipments and disposal records.

Manifest Creation Date

Manifest Number

Generator Information (Name, Address, EPA ID)

Transporter Information (Name, License Number)

Treatment/Disposal Facility Information (Name, Permit Number)

Description of Waste (Including EPA Waste Codes)

Quantity of Waste (Units)

Manifest Status (e.g., Initial, Partial, Final)

Scanned Manifest Copy

Emergency Response & Spill Prevention

6 of 10

Examines procedures for handling spills, leaks, and other emergencies.

Last Spill Response Drill Date

Date of Last Spill Prevention Plan Review

Typical Response Time to a Spill Incident

Summary of Spill Prevention Plan Procedures

Location of Spill Response Kits

Available Spill Response Equipment (Select All That Apply)

Primary Contact Person for Spill Response

Upload of Spill Prevention Plan Document

Employee Training & Awareness

7 of 10

Confirms that employees receive adequate training on waste management procedures.

Number of employees trained on waste management procedures

Date of last waste management training session

Training delivery method (select one)

Brief summary of training content covered

Topics covered in waste management training (select all that apply)

Upload training records or certificates

Frequency of refresher training (select one)

Regulatory Compliance & Permitting

8 of 10

Ensures adherence to applicable local, state, and federal regulations and permits.

Permit Number(s)

Last Permit Renewal Date

Next Permit Renewal Date

Permit Expiration Limit (Days)

Primary Regulatory Agency

Summary of Applicable Regulations

Copies of Key Permits

Are all permits current?

Waste Reduction & Recycling Initiatives

9 of 10

Evaluates efforts to minimize waste generation and maximize recycling rates.

Baseline Waste Generation (tons/year)

Current Waste Diversion Rate (%)

Description of Waste Reduction Strategies Implemented

Recycling Programs Currently in Place (select all that apply)

Current Method of Organic Waste Management

Date of Last Waste Audit

Amount of Materials Diverted Through Recycling (tons)

Details on employee engagement programs for waste reduction

Contractor Management

10 of 10

Reviews procedures for selecting, overseeing, and ensuring compliance of waste management contractors.

Contractor Company Name

Contractor Contact Person

Contract Expiration Date (YYYY)

Waste Types Handled by Contractor

Contract Document

Last Contractor Performance Review Date

Contractor Performance Notes (Safety, Compliance, etc.)

Contractor License Status

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