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Waste Audit Template
In order to understand our customers’ waste flows, bin contents and opportunities to improve recycling
rates, our Account Management Team offer detailed waste audits so that they can properly assess
quantities of different types of waste and target waste fractions for recycling.
Although any type of bin (wheelie, FEL, REL, mini skip or RORO) can be assessed, where possible wheelie
bins should be targeted for ease of analysis.
We have produced this audit form for businesses who wish to self-audit their own waste.
Pre-audit Documentation Checklist
The following waste management documentation will need to be reviewed:
• Waste Transfer Notes

• Consignment Notes
• Contractor licenses, registrations and permits
• Legal register
• Previous audits and historic studies
• Waste management reports
• Waste management invoices
• Staff training records
Equipment Required
The following equipment mabe required to help aid your audit:
• Scales
• Tray or tarpaulin
• Bucket for weighing
• Cones - if in an area with traffic
• Personal protection equipment (PPE)
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Audit Template
We have produced the following audit template to help you track, manage and improve your waste
management. We recommend completing a template for each different waste stream you produce on site.
Alternatively if you would like one of our experienced team to do this on your behalf please get in touch.
Before being able to address Write any findings or insights that you’ve gained from looking at
any areas for improvement it’s the building’s waste data below:
worthwhile looking at the waste
data/reports you currently
have.
By doing this you can identify

any trends or patterns in the
data as well as highlighting the
most costly waste streams.
Doing this analysis at the

start will help you to identify
what areas to target for
improvements and which waste
streams to audit first.
Date of waste audit:
Areas covered: Building Floor / area
Name of auditor:
Time of audit:

Waste Type and storage

e.g. 1100LTR general waste bin
How is the waste generated?

e.g. warehouse removing raw materials
Could this waste be prevented?

e.g. reduce process waste
Who collects the waste?

e.g. Valpak Recycling Services
Check the haulier has a waste carrier licence
and when it expires. If a broker is arranging the
collection ask for their broker licence.
Where does your waste go and what happens

to it?
Who is treating the waste and do they have an
applicable permit to do so? Also what process is
happening to the waste is it going to landfill or
incineration for example?
Is your legal paperwork in order?

Ensure you have copies (electronic or paper) of
the last two years waste transfer notes for none
hazardous waste and consignment notes for any
hazardous waste.
Have email updates or similar communications

been sent to members of the team to ensure
that they’re familiar with the the best way to
dispose of waste and recycle?
Is standardised bin signage in use across the

department/business?
RAG Rating System Comment

A problem which requires immediate action
Issues identifiedwhich require short term follow up
Whilst there may be small recommendations,

general process is excellent

How to Carry Out a Bin Audit
Stage Instructions
1 Assess the site to find the most suitable area to empty a bin. The area should be away from
site operations, safe from moving vehicles and where possible made of hard standing
2 To keep the working area separate from site operations, where sufficient space exists place a
parked car between the bins and the main operational area with hazard lights on
3 Assess the bins on site and choose one bin to empty. Try to choose a bin at random in order
to get a good representation of the material. Move the chosen bin to the work area
4 Lay down two tarpaulins side by side. Weigh the corners of the tarpaulins down with any
heavy items available such as pallets, trays, bricks etc.
5 Place the mixing tray near the bin. Place the electronic scales on this mixing tray. The
electronic scales operate by pressure on the feed of the scales and as such it is important that
the mixing tray is used to provide a solid, flat surface to enable correct operation of the scales
6 In order to contain the waste on the scales find a suitable box or tray. Once this is on zero the
scales so the container isn’t included in the waste weight
7 Empty the waste from the bin onto the tarpaulin
8 Categorise the waste into types such as food, general waste, recyclables (can be sub-
categorised into card, paper, plastic etc.) Where categorising general waste, contents should
be noted
9 Weigh the individual waste types, recording the findings on your record sheet
10 Refill the bin with the waste and clean down the area where the audit was taken place
This data can be used to identify wastes which shouldn’t be present (e.g, recyclables) and will provide
information regarding what wastes are the biggest cost to your organisation.
Improvements can be put in place to help reduce the impact of your waste. You may wish to conduct
regular reviews to monitor progress. If you would like any guidance, please contact the team on
01789 208 715 for more information.

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Waste Audit Template

Pre-audit Documentation Checklist

The following waste management documentation will need to be reviewed:

• Waste Transfer Notes

The following equipment mabe required to help aid your audit:

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By doing this you can identify

Doing this analysis at the

Date of waste audit:

Areas covered: Building Floor / area

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Waste Type and storage

How is the waste generated?

Could this waste be prevented?

Who collects the waste?

Where does your waste go and what happens

Is your legal paperwork in order?

Have email updates or similar communications

Is standardised bin signage in use across the

RAG Rating System Comment

Issues identifiedwhich require short term follow up

Whilst there may be small recommendations,

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How to Carry Out a Bin Audit

7 Empty the waste from the bin onto the tarpaulin

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