What is a Waste Management Register?
As a business, it is important to track the waste that is generated by your operational activities. A waste management register can help you to do this, as it is a tool that can be used to track and better manage waste generation and disposal. The register can tell you the amount of waste that is being produced and discarded over set periods. There are several reasons why having a waste management register is a good idea. Firstly, it can help you ensure that you are disposing of waste correctly, it can alert you to recycling opportunities and helps prevents pollution. Tracking waste can also help you identify problem areas and find ways to reduce or eliminate waste.
How to Track Waste?
The best way to track waste is to use a combination of methods, including observation, measurement, and documentation. Observation is the first step in tracking waste. Look for areas where there is a lot of waste, or where waste seems to be accumulating. Once you have identified all the sources of waste, break them into individual streams and document the amounts and disposal methods. Appropriate (color-coded) storage containers relevant to the types of waste generated should be made available to use, this will make waste collection and tracking easier.
How to Avoid Generating Waste?
Where possible, the purchase of materials and goods should target those that generate less waste and materials that can be recycled. This can include the use of recyclable products; some examples are:
- Cutlery.
- Mugs and cups.
- Plates.
- Recyclable, biodegradable or reusable products.
- Hand dryers and cloth towels that can be washed.
How to Reduce Waste?
The reduction of waste can be achieved by using recyclable or reusable products such as those listed above. In addition, the purchase of products and services should always be aimed at those that generate less waste. Preference should be given to contractors who remove their own waste products when they complete a job, e.g. some maintenance contractors may collect used oils and greases they generate and remove them when they leave the worksite. Where possible, equipment components from equipment maintenance activities should be refurbished, so that they can be re-used.
What About Recycling?
Where possible, all waste materials should be recycled and collected by certified recycling contractors. Procurement should always focus on recyclables over non-recyclables. Good waste management is very important for every business because it helps protect the environment and the health of people.
Contents of this Waste Management Register
There are provisions in this register for:
- The month of waste generation.
- General waste.
- Waste oil and water sludge.
- Hydrocarbons
- Hazardous waste (e.g. contaminated soil, waste rags, tires, etc).
- Recyclables (e.g. scrap metal, paper, cardboard, etc).
- Inert solids.
- Other waste streams.
- Waste contractor.
Why Choose to Buy this Waste Management Register Template?
This waste management register can help you record the amounts of waste that are generated and the disposal methods. The register can help minimize impacts on the environment with consideration to waste avoidance, reduction, recycling and disposal.
After purchasing this template you will be able to:
- Very easily edit and customize the template to create your own waste management register.
- Apply your own style, format and brand to the register.
- Use it in any industry or sector regardless of size or type of organization.
Availability and Use of this Waste Management Register
- This waste management register template is accessible to you right now by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ button.
- The waste management register will be delivered to you in fully editable Microsoft Excel format for immediate and full use in your business.
- There are no subscriptions, contracts or ongoing costs.
