WASTE MANAGEMENT & RECYCLING CHECKLIST (WEEKLY)

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--- GENERAL WASTE ASSESSMENT ---
[ ] Estimated Total Waste Generated (kg/lbs)
[ ] Observations on Waste Composition (e.g., unusually high volume of specific material)
[ ] Overall Waste Generation Trend (Compared to Previous Week) (Increased, Decreased, Remained the Same)
[ ] Identified Areas for Waste Reduction (e.g., packaging optimization, staff training)
[ ] Waste Compacted? (Yes, No)
[ ] Number of Full Waste Bins

--- CARDBOARD & PAPER RECYCLING ---
[ ] Estimated Cardboard Volume (Cubic Yards)
[ ] Estimated Paper Volume (Cubic Yards)
[ ] Cardboard Condition (Before Recycling) (Clean & Dry, Slightly Soiled, Heavily Soiled/Contaminated)
[ ] Paper Condition (Before Recycling) (Clean, Shredded, Contaminated (Food/Liquid))
[ ] Notes on Contamination (if any)
[ ] Is Recycling Container Full? (Yes, No)
[ ] Date of Last Cardboard/Paper Collection

--- PLASTIC & FILM RECYCLING ---
[ ] Estimated Volume of Plastic Film (lbs)
[ ] Types of Plastic Film Recycled (Check all that apply) (LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene), HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), LLDPE (Linear Low-Density Polyethylene), PP (Polypropylene), Other - Specify in LONG_TEXT field, Unknown)
[ ] If 'Other' selected above, please specify the type of plastic film:
[ ] Condition of Recyclable Plastics (e.g., clean, contaminated) (Clean, Slightly Contaminated, Heavily Contaminated - Not Recyclable, Unknown)
[ ] Photograph of Plastic Film Bins (optional - for contamination check)
[ ] Number of Full Plastic Film Recycling Bins
[ ] Was the plastic film recycling bin serviced this week? (Yes, No)

--- GLASS & METAL RECYCLING ---
[ ] Estimated Quantity of Aluminum Cans Recycled (lbs)
[ ] Estimated Quantity of Steel Cans Recycled (lbs)
[ ] Estimated Quantity of Glass Bottles Recycled (lbs)
[ ] Glass Bottle Condition (Before Recycling) (Clean & Empty, Slightly Contaminated, Heavily Contaminated)
[ ] Metal Sorting Accuracy (Excellent - No Contamination, Good - Minimal Contamination, Needs Improvement - Visible Contamination)
[ ] Notes on Metal & Glass Recycling (e.g., contamination issues, unusual quantities)

--- ORGANIC WASTE (IF APPLICABLE) ---
[ ] Estimated Weight of Food Waste (lbs)
[ ] Estimated Volume of Food Waste (Gallons)
[ ] Description of Organic Waste Types (e.g., produce scraps, coffee grounds)
[ ] Composting Method (On-site Composting, Hauler Pick-up, Animal Feed Donation)
[ ] Date of Last Organic Waste Collection/Donation
[ ] Notes on Organic Waste Volume or Quality (e.g., unusually high volume, presence of non-compostable items)
[ ] Were there any rejected loads due to contamination? (Yes, No, N/A)

--- WASTE BIN MANAGEMENT ---
[ ] Bin Capacity Utilization (%)
[ ] Are bins clean and free of debris? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Are bins easily accessible to staff? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Notes on bin condition or issues observed
[ ] Number of Full Bins (if any)
[ ] Were any bins overflowing? (Yes, No)
[ ] Actions taken if overflowing/problematic bins were observed

--- COMPLIANCE & DOCUMENTATION ---
[ ] Date of Checklist Completion
[ ] Waste Volume (Cubic Yards)
[ ] Recycling Volume (Cubic Yards)
[ ] Waste Carrier License Verified? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Recycling Contract Reviewed? (Yes, No, N/A)
[ ] Notes/Comments (e.g., unusual waste generation, issues with bins)
[ ] Supporting Documentation (e.g., waste transfer notes, recycling certificates)
[ ] Local Waste Regulations Up-to-Date? (Yes, No, Review Required)

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