Waste Audits

What is a waste audit?

A waste audit is an inventory of the amount and type of solid waste (trash) that is produced at a location. A waste audit examines solid waste generation, collection and composition. It also addresses reduction, reuse, recycling, composting and purchasing practices.

Commonly recycled business items:

• Office paper
• Magazines and catalogs
• Newspaper
• Cardboard
• Aluminum cans
• Plastic bottles
• Toner and ink jet cartridges

Why perform a waste audit?

A waste audit can help:

• Lower disposal costs
• Lower purchasing costs
• Provide revenue from recovered materials
• Improve public image
• Improve employee morale
• Prevent internal theft