EVENT WASTE MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- PLANNING & PREPARATION ---
[ ] Event Date
[ ] Estimated Event Attendance
[ ] Brief Description of Event and Waste Generation Expectations
[ ] Designated Waste Management Coordinator (Assigned, Not Assigned)
[ ] Site Map (showing bin locations)
[ ] Waste Management Provider Selected? (Yes, No)
[ ] Notes on Specific Waste Management Challenges Anticipated

--- WASTE STREAM IDENTIFICATION ---
[ ] Identify Anticipated Waste Streams (Food Waste (Compostable), Food Waste (Non-Compostable), Aluminum Cans, Plastic Bottles & Containers, Paper & Cardboard, Glass, General Waste, Event Signage/Banners, Other (Specify Below))
[ ] If 'Other' Waste Stream Selected, Please Specify:
[ ] Estimated Volume of Food Waste (Gallons/Liters)
[ ] Estimated Weight of Recyclable Materials (Pounds/Kilograms)
[ ] Dominant Type of Food Waste? (Pre-consumer (Kitchen Scraps), Post-consumer (Plate Waste), Mixed)

--- BIN PLACEMENT & SIGNAGE ---
[ ] Number of Recycling Bins Required
[ ] Number of Compost Bins Required
[ ] Number of General Waste Bins Required
[ ] Bin Color Coding (Recycling) (Blue, Green, Yellow, Other)
[ ] Bin Material (Signage) (Plastic, Metal, Other)
[ ] Signage Languages (English, Spanish, French, Other)
[ ] Signage Content - Recycling Instructions
[ ] Primary Bin Location Coordinates

--- VENDOR WASTE MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Vendor Waste Management Plan Required? (Yes, No)
[ ] Vendor Waste Management Plan Details (if applicable)
[ ] Accepted Waste Streams (Vendor) (Food Waste, Recyclables (Specify), General Waste, Other (Specify))
[ ] Number of Waste Bins Provided per Vendor
[ ] Vendor Waste Management Agreement (Upload)
[ ] Vendor Training Provided? (Yes, No)
[ ] Details of Vendor Training (if applicable)

--- COMPOSTING & RECYCLING PROGRAMS ---
[ ] Composting Program? (Yes, No, Planning)
[ ] Number of Compost Bins
[ ] Accepted Compost Materials (Food Scraps, Yard Waste, Paper Products, Other (Specify))
[ ] Recycling Program? (Yes, No, Planning)
[ ] Number of Recycling Bins
[ ] Accepted Recyclable Materials (Paper, Plastic, Aluminum, Glass, Cardboard, Other (Specify))
[ ] Compost/Recycling Start Date

--- FOOD WASTE REDUCTION ---
[ ] Estimated Attendees
[ ] Percentage of Food Donated (if applicable)
[ ] Buffet or Plated Meals? (Buffet, Plated)
[ ] Description of Food Waste Reduction Strategies (e.g., portion control, menu planning)
[ ] Menu Considerations for Waste Reduction (Seasonal Ingredients, Smaller Portion Sizes, Vegetarian/Vegan Options, Utilize Food Scraps)
[ ] Date of Menu Planning Meeting
[ ] Estimated Food Waste Reduction (in pounds/kilograms)

--- WASTE COLLECTION & REMOVAL ---
[ ] Scheduled Waste Collection Time
[ ] Number of Waste Bins Used
[ ] Designated Waste Storage Area
[ ] Collection Method (Manual, Automated)
[ ] Date of Last Waste Collection
[ ] Notes on Waste Collection (e.g., unusual volume, spills)

--- POST-EVENT CLEANUP & AUDIT ---
[ ] Cleanup Start Date
[ ] Cleanup Start Time
[ ] Estimated Cleanup Time (hours)
[ ] Number of Volunteers Involved in Cleanup
[ ] Overall Cleanup Condition (Visual Assessment) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Detailed Observations Regarding Waste Left Behind/Missed
[ ] Waste Segregation Accuracy (Estimate) (90-100%, 70-89%, 50-69%, Below 50%)
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Cleanup (Optional)

--- DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING ---
[ ] Date of Audit/Review
[ ] Estimated Total Waste Generated (lbs/kg)
[ ] Estimated Recycled Material (lbs/kg)
[ ] Estimated Compost Volume (gallons/liters)
[ ] Waste Hauler Used (Hauler 1, Hauler 2, Hauler 3, Other)
[ ] Notes/Comments on Waste Management Performance
[ ] Waste Disposal Manifests (Upload)
[ ] Compliance Status (Compliant, Minor Non-Compliance, Major Non-Compliance)

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