Port Waste Management Checklist Template

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Waste Stream Identification & Categorization

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Identify and categorize all waste streams generated at the port (e.g., cargo debris, oily water, dredged material, solid waste).

Identify primary waste streams generated:

Detailed Description of Largest Volume Waste Stream:

Estimated Volume (m³) of Oily Water Generated Daily:

Describe any unusual or specific waste types encountered:

Method for Waste Stream Volume Estimation:

Waste Storage & Handling

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Assess practices for temporary waste storage, labeling, segregation, and secure handling to prevent spills and unauthorized access.

Number of Waste Storage Containers

Container Material Type

Container Labeling Requirements Met?

Date of Last Container Inspection

Location of Primary Waste Storage Area

Description of Secondary Containment Measures (if applicable)

Spill Kit Availability?

Oily Water Management

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Evaluate procedures for collection, separation, and disposal of oily water, including compliance with MARPOL Annex I.

Volume of Oily Water Generated (liters/day)

Oil Concentration Before Treatment (ppm)

Oil Concentration After Treatment (ppm)

Oil-Water Separator Type

Last Oil-Water Separator Maintenance Date

Description of Oil-Water Separation Process

Upload Maintenance Records

Solid Waste Management

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Review processes for collection, sorting, compacting, and disposal of solid waste, including recycling programs.

Estimated Daily Solid Waste Generation (kg)

Current Sorting Categories (Select all that apply)

Current Waste Disposal Method

Attach Photos of Waste Sorting Stations

Date of Last Waste Audit

Description of Current Waste Reduction Initiatives

Hazardous Waste Management

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Verify proper identification, storage, labeling, and disposal of hazardous wastes, adhering to local and international regulations.

Hazardous Waste Determination Method

Types of Hazardous Waste Generated

Estimated Quantity of Hazardous Waste Generated per Month (in kg)

Date of Last Hazardous Waste Training

Upload SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for Key Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Waste Storage Container Type

Description of Hazardous Waste Storage Area Security Measures

Dredged Material Management

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Assess procedures for dredging operations, including characterization of dredged material, proper disposal methods, and environmental impact mitigation.

Last Dredging Operation Date

Estimated Volume of Dredged Material (cubic meters)

Dredging Method Used

Potential Contaminants in Dredged Material

Dredged Material Characterization Report

Disposal Method

Description of Beneficial Use (if applicable)

Waste Recycling & Reuse

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Evaluate initiatives to maximize recycling and reuse of waste materials, promoting circular economy principles.

Percentage of Waste Recycled (estimated)

Current Recycling Program Type

Recyclable Materials Collected

Description of Reuse Initiatives (e.g., pallets, containers)

Supporting Documentation (e.g., Recycling Contracts)

Partnerships with Recycling/Reuse Facilities

Emergency Response & Spill Prevention

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Review emergency response plans and spill prevention measures for various waste streams.

Quantity of Spill Response Kits Available

Spill Response Team Designation (e.g., First Responders, Trained Personnel)

Last Spill Response Drill Date

Average Response Time to Spill Incident (Minutes)

Detailed Description of Spill Prevention Procedures

Spill Prevention & Response Plan Document

Emergency Contact Numbers Posted?

Location of Primary Spill Response Kit

Training & Awareness

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Assess the adequacy of training programs for personnel involved in waste management activities.

Number of Personnel Trained (Waste Management)

Date of Last Waste Management Training Session

Topics Covered in Waste Management Training

Summary of Training Content & Methods Used

Frequency of Refresher Training (Recommended)

Attach Training Records/Certificates (Optional)

Record Keeping & Documentation

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Verify the maintenance of accurate records for waste generation, disposal, and regulatory compliance.

Date of Waste Manifest Generation

Quantity of Waste Disposed (tons/kg)

Description of Waste Disposed

Copy of Waste Manifest

Disposal Method

Waste Generator ID

Date of Record Creation

Regulatory Compliance & Permits

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Confirm adherence to all relevant local, national, and international environmental regulations and permit requirements.

Relevant Permits Obtained (e.g., Waste Discharge Permit)

Permit Numbers and Expiration Dates

Last Permit Renewal Date

Permit Fees Paid (Annual)

Compliance with MARPOL Annex I?

Copies of Permits & Licenses

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