Landfill Diversion

Conduct a Waste Audit

What Is It?

A waste audit is a process of analyzing waste composition. An audit determines the proportion of different materials in a waste stream, their volume and weight, and the source of the waste. An audit can also designate a waste collection and treatment process describing where the waste is collected, how it is collected, and how each material will be treated. Conducting a waste audit is one of the first steps to reduce a facility’s solid waste.

Benefits

The results from a waste audit enable decision makers to plan the most efficient methods for managing waste. When waste is managed effectively, less is generated and less goes to landfills, reducing disposal costs for the business. Audits also establish baseline practices and waste volume, making it easier to measure progress against future years.

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