RESTAURANT WASTE MANAGEMENT COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST TEMPLATE

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--- WASTE STREAM IDENTIFICATION & CHARACTERIZATION ---
[ ] Estimated Total Waste Generated (lbs/week)
[ ] Primary Waste Streams (Food Scraps, Packaging Materials (Cardboard, Plastic), Glass, Aluminum, Paper, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] If 'Other' selected above, please specify the waste type:
[ ] Which waste streams are currently separated? (Food Scraps, Cardboard, Plastic, Glass, Aluminum, Paper)
[ ] Attach a current waste audit report (if available)
[ ] Is a detailed waste stream breakdown available? (Yes, No)

--- FOOD WASTE REDUCTION & PREVENTION ---
[ ] Average Plate Waste (% of food served)
[ ] Food Cost as % of Revenue
[ ] Description of Portion Control Measures
[ ] Inventory Management System Used? (Yes, No)
[ ] Food Waste Reduction Strategies Implemented (select all that apply) (Smaller Portion Sizes, Menu Engineering, Employee Training on Waste Reduction, Composting Food Scraps, Donation of Edible Surplus Food)
[ ] Date of last food waste audit
[ ] Notes on current efforts and challenges in reducing food waste.

--- RECYCLING PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Type of Recycling Bins Used (e.g., Single Stream, Dual Stream) (Single Stream, Dual Stream, Source Separated, Other (Specify))
[ ] Number of Recycling Bins Available
[ ] Description of Recycling Signage & Labeling
[ ] Recyclable Materials Accepted (Select all that apply) (Paper (Cardboard, Newspaper, Magazines), Plastic (Bottles, Containers), Aluminum Cans, Glass Bottles & Jars, Steel/Tin Cans, Other (Specify))
[ ] Last Recycling Bin Cleaning Date
[ ] Location of Recycling Storage Area
[ ] Photograph of Recycling Area

--- COMPOSTING PROGRAM (IF APPLICABLE) ---
[ ] Composting Method Used? (On-site Composting, Off-site Composting (Third-Party), Vermicomposting (Worm Composting))
[ ] Volume of Compost Generated (Gallons/Week)
[ ] Date of Last Compost Pile Turning/Maintenance
[ ] Describe any issues encountered during the composting process.
[ ] What materials are included in the compost mix? (Food Scraps, Yard Waste, Coffee Grounds, Paper Products, Other (Specify in Long Text))
[ ] Compost Quality Assessment (Visual) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)

--- GREASE TRAP MAINTENANCE ---
[ ] Last Grease Trap Cleaning Date
[ ] Grease Trap Capacity (Gallons)
[ ] Grease Level (Inches from top)
[ ] Description of Cleaning Procedure Followed
[ ] Condition of Grease Trap (Post-Cleaning) (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Photographic Evidence of Grease Trap Condition (Pre & Post Cleaning)
[ ] Date of Next Scheduled Cleaning

--- HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Are cleaning chemicals stored properly? (Yes, No, Not Applicable)
[ ] Quantity of expired food/chemicals (estimate)
[ ] Description of hazardous waste identified (if any)
[ ] Date of last hazardous waste inspection
[ ] Which of the following hazardous waste types are generated? (Used Oil, Cleaning Solvents, Pesticides/Herbicides, Batteries, Aerosol Cans, None)
[ ] Upload SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for key chemicals

--- WASTE HAULER COMPLIANCE ---
[ ] Hauler License Type (e.g., General, Medical) (General Waste, Medical Waste, Hazardous Waste)
[ ] License Number
[ ] License Expiration Date
[ ] Hauler Insurance Details (Certificate of Insurance)
[ ] Copy of Hauler's Operating Permit (if applicable)
[ ] Is the hauler registered with relevant environmental agencies? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Notes on hauler performance or any reported issues

--- EMPLOYEE TRAINING ---
[ ] Training Topic 1 (e.g., Waste Segregation)
[ ] Training Topic 2 (e.g., Grease Trap Awareness)
[ ] Date of Last Training Session
[ ] Number of Employees Trained
[ ] Training Delivery Method (e.g., In-person, Online) (In-person, Online, Hybrid)
[ ] Attach Training Materials (e.g., Presentation, Manual)
[ ] Employee Acknowledgment of Training

--- RECORDKEEPING & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Date of Waste Audit
[ ] Total Waste Generated (lbs/kg)
[ ] Amount of Waste Diverted from Landfill (lbs/kg)
[ ] Waste Hauler Name (Hauler 1, Hauler 2, Other)
[ ] Notes on Waste Stream Changes (if any)
[ ] Waste Disposal Manifests (Upload)
[ ] Date of Last Employee Training

--- REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & PERMITS ---
[ ] Applicable Local Waste Management Ordinance(s) (None, Ordinance #1, Ordinance #2, Other - Specify in LONG_TEXT)
[ ] Specify other local ordinance (if selected above)
[ ] State Waste Management Permits Required? (Yes, No)
[ ] Copy of State Waste Management Permit (if applicable)
[ ] Permit Expiration Date (if applicable)
[ ] EPA Identification Number (if applicable)
[ ] Does the facility have a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan? (Yes, No)

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