CONVENTION CENTER WASTE MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- PRE-EVENT PLANNING & WASTE ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Estimated Total Event Attendance
[ ] Estimated Food Waste (lbs)
[ ] Estimated Recyclable Materials (lbs)
[ ] Primary Waste Hauler? (Company A, Company B, Company C, Other)
[ ] Date of Waste Assessment Completed
[ ] Description of Event Layout & Potential Waste Hotspots
[ ] Potential Waste Streams (Check all that apply) (Food Waste, Cardboard, Plastic, Aluminum, Glass, Paper, Styrofoam, Other)

--- VENDOR & CONTRACTOR AGREEMENTS ---
[ ] Waste Hauler Agreement? (Yes, No)
[ ] Summary of Vendor Waste Management Requirements
[ ] Copy of Waste Management Contract
[ ] Estimated Waste Volume per Event (Cubic Yards)
[ ] Vendor Responsible for Waste Disposal Fees? (Yes, No, Shared Responsibility)
[ ] Contract Start Date
[ ] Specific Recycling/Composting Requirements for Vendors

--- WASTE BIN PLACEMENT & SIGNAGE ---
[ ] Number of Recycling Bins Placed
[ ] Number of Compost Bins Placed
[ ] Number of Waste Bins Placed
[ ] Bin Material (e.g., Plastic, Metal) (Plastic, Metal, Other)
[ ] Bin Colors Used (check all that apply) (Blue (Recycling), Green (Compost), Black (Waste), Yellow (Other))
[ ] Signage Type (e.g., Printed, Digital) (Printed, Digital, Both)
[ ] Details of Signage Clarity & Visibility
[ ] Location of Main Waste Collection Point

--- FOOD & BEVERAGE WASTE MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Estimated Food Waste (lbs/day)
[ ] Composting Method (On-site Composting, Off-site Composting, Anaerobic Digestion)
[ ] Food Waste Reduction Strategies (Portion Control, Buffet Management, Food Donation Program, Menu Planning)
[ ] Date of Last Food Waste Audit
[ ] Percentage of Food Donated (if applicable)
[ ] Notes on Food Waste Challenges & Solutions

--- RECYCLING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ---
[ ] Number of Recycling Bins Available
[ ] Type of Recyclables Accepted (Select All That Apply) (Paper, Plastic, Glass, Aluminum, Cardboard, Electronics)
[ ] Description of Recycling Sorting Process
[ ] Date of Last Recycling Bin Inspection
[ ] Recycling Vendor(s) Used (Select All) (Vendor A, Vendor B, Vendor C)
[ ] Estimated Weight of Recycled Materials (lbs/month)

--- COMPOSTING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION ---
[ ] Estimated Daily Compost Volume (lbs)
[ ] Compost Collection Method (Direct Haul, On-site Processing, Third-Party Composter)
[ ] Start Date of Composting Program
[ ] Accepted Compostable Materials (Food Scraps, Yard Waste, Paper Towels, Compostable Packaging)
[ ] Description of On-site Composting Process (if applicable)
[ ] Location of Compost Bins/Area
[ ] Frequency of Compost Collection

--- WASTE REDUCTION INITIATIVES ---
[ ] Target Waste Reduction Percentage (compared to baseline)
[ ] Prioritized Waste Reduction Strategy (Eliminate single-use plastics, Promote reusable dishware/utensils, Reduce packaging materials, Partner with sustainable vendors, Implement digital ticketing/programs)
[ ] Description of implemented waste reduction strategies
[ ] Which of the following strategies are utilized? (Digital Signage, Reusable Water Bottle Stations, Compostable Tableware, Bulk Dispensers for Amenities)
[ ] Date of implementation for key waste reduction initiatives

--- ATTENDEE EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT ---
[ ] Welcome Message for Attendees (displayed on screens/website)
[ ] Communication Channels Used to Promote Waste Management? (Website, Social Media, Event App, Signage at Event, Welcome Email)
[ ] Primary Message Focus? (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)
[ ] Brief Explanation of Recycling Guidelines (for signage)
[ ] Number of Educational Signage Posters Displayed
[ ] Were volunteers trained to educate attendees? (Yes, No)

--- POST-EVENT WASTE AUDITING & REPORTING ---
[ ] Audit Date
[ ] Total Waste Generated (lbs)
[ ] Total Recycling Collected (lbs)
[ ] Total Compost Collected (lbs)
[ ] Waste Diversion Rate (%)
[ ] Summary of Waste Composition
[ ] Observations & Areas for Improvement
[ ] Overall Waste Management Performance (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)

--- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Last Regulatory Compliance Review Date
[ ] Applicable Federal Regulations (Select All) (RCRA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Other)
[ ] Applicable State Regulations (Select All) (State Waste Management Act, State Recycling Mandates, Other)
[ ] Applicable Local Ordinances (Select All) (Local Waste Disposal Fees, Local Recycling Requirements, Other)
[ ] Summary of Regulatory Requirements
[ ] Copies of Permits and Licenses
[ ] Waste Disposal Fees Paid (Last Quarter)
[ ] Date of Last Permit Renewal

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