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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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