INDUSTRIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AUDIT CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- WASTE CHARACTERIZATION & SEGREGATION ---
[ ] Waste Stream Identification Method (SDS Review, Process Knowledge, Laboratory Analysis, Previous Waste Characterization)
[ ] Identified Waste Streams Present (Acids, Bases, Solvents, Metals, Oils, Sludges, Paper/Cardboard, Plastics, Food Waste)
[ ] Segregation Method Used (Color-Coded Containers, Designated Areas, Physical Barriers, Dedicated Personnel)
[ ] Detailed Description of Segregation Procedures
[ ] Number of Segregated Waste Containers
[ ] Photos of Segregated Waste Areas

--- WASTE STORAGE & CONTAINMENT ---
[ ] Location of Primary Waste Storage Area
[ ] Number of Waste Containers in Use
[ ] Container Type (e.g., drums, bins, compactors) (Drums, Bins, Compactors, Roll-off Containers, Other)
[ ] Container Condition (Select all that apply) (No Leaks, Visible Damage, Corrosion, Properly Labeled, Securely Closed)
[ ] Date of Last Container Inspection
[ ] Notes from Container Inspection (Leaks, Damage, etc.)
[ ] Secondary Containment in Place? (Yes, No, N/A)

--- HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Hazardous Waste Determination Method (Knowledge of Process, Testing, SDS Review, Other)
[ ] Total Quantity of Hazardous Waste Generated (lbs/month)
[ ] Hazardous Waste Codes (EPA) (D001 - Ignitable, D002 - Corrosive, D003 - Reactive, D004 - Toxic, F-listed wastes, K-listed wastes, P-listed wastes, U-listed wastes)
[ ] SDS for Key Chemicals
[ ] Last Inspection Date of Hazardous Waste Storage Area
[ ] Description of Contingency Plan for Spills/Releases
[ ] Container Condition (Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Name of Person Responsible for Hazardous Waste Management

--- NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Estimated Volume of General Waste Generated (cubic meters/week)
[ ] Estimated Weight of Recyclable Materials Collected (kg/week)
[ ] Current Recycling Program Type (Single-Stream, Dual-Stream, Source-Separated, No Recycling Program)
[ ] Recyclable Materials Collected (Select all that apply) (Paper & Cardboard, Plastics, Metals, Glass, Organics (Compostable))
[ ] Last Review Date of Waste Disposal Contracts
[ ] Description of Waste Minimization Strategies Implemented
[ ] Waste Disposal Method (Landfill, Waste-to-Energy, Other (Specify))

--- WASTE MANIFESTS & RECORDKEEPING ---
[ ] 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) (Initial, Partial, Final)
[ ] Scanned Manifest Copy

--- EMERGENCY RESPONSE & SPILL PREVENTION ---
[ ] 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) (Absorbent Pads, Boom, Neutralizing Agents, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Shovels & Buckets)
[ ] Primary Contact Person for Spill Response (Name 1, Name 2, Name 3)
[ ] Upload of Spill Prevention Plan Document

--- EMPLOYEE TRAINING & AWARENESS ---
[ ] Number of employees trained on waste management procedures
[ ] Date of last waste management training session
[ ] Training delivery method (select one) (In-person, Online, Combination)
[ ] Brief summary of training content covered
[ ] Topics covered in waste management training (select all that apply) (Hazardous Waste Identification, Waste Segregation, Spill Response, Proper Container Usage, Recordkeeping Requirements, Emergency Contact Information)
[ ] Upload training records or certificates
[ ] Frequency of refresher training (select one) (Annually, Bi-annually, As needed)

--- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & PERMITTING ---
[ ] Permit Number(s)
[ ] Last Permit Renewal Date
[ ] Next Permit Renewal Date
[ ] Permit Expiration Limit (Days)
[ ] Primary Regulatory Agency (EPA, State Environmental Agency, Local Authority)
[ ] Summary of Applicable Regulations
[ ] Copies of Key Permits
[ ] Are all permits current? (Yes, No, N/A)

--- WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING INITIATIVES ---
[ ] Baseline Waste Generation (tons/year)
[ ] Current Waste Diversion Rate (%)
[ ] Description of Waste Reduction Strategies Implemented
[ ] Recycling Programs Currently in Place (select all that apply) (Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, Metal, Glass, Organic Waste (Composting), Electronics (E-Waste), Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Current Method of Organic Waste Management (Composting On-Site, Composting Off-Site, Anaerobic Digestion, Landfill, Not Applicable)
[ ] Date of Last Waste Audit
[ ] Amount of Materials Diverted Through Recycling (tons)
[ ] Details on employee engagement programs for waste reduction

--- CONTRACTOR MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Contractor Company Name
[ ] Contractor Contact Person
[ ] Contract Expiration Date (YYYY)
[ ] Waste Types Handled by Contractor (Hazardous Waste, Non-Hazardous Waste, Recyclables, Universal Waste)
[ ] Contract Document
[ ] Last Contractor Performance Review Date
[ ] Contractor Performance Notes (Safety, Compliance, etc.)
[ ] Contractor License Status (Active, Suspended, Expired)

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