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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Everything You Have Ever Wanted to Know for a
Waste Audit
Gary Feinland, NYSDECDebbie Jackson, NYSDECJennifer Kruman, NYSDEC
But were afraid to ask….
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Session Outline
• Introductions• EO 4 Goals• Why a Waste Audit• When to Do an Audit• Pre-work• Tools Needed• Work Stations• Common Areas• Food Areas• Summary
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
EO4 – Waste Reduction Goal
Three (3) ways to measure:
1. Waste generation data from any
year in the past for which an
affected entity has data.
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
EO4 – Waste Reduction Goal
2. Use of the median from the Office of General Services (OGS) 2008 audit of several state facilities.
133 pounds per full time employee
per year (lbs/fte/yr).
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
EO4 – Waste Reduction Goal
3. Perform a new waste audit for 2008-2009.
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Why a Waste Audit
You will discover the type, amount, content, exact sources and reasons for the waste you are currently generating.
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
When To Do A Waste Audit
• Non-seasonal agencies/authorities –
Anytime
• Seasonal agencies/authorities –
Peak Time & Low Time, then take
the Average
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Welcome to 625 Broadway Garbage/Recycling Room
Toters with waste
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Toters with waste Corrugated Cardboard Containers
Recyclable Paper Containers
Toter with recyclable glass, metals & plastics containers
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Pre-Audit WorkOwned Building
• Contact Waste Hauler
• Notify Upper Management
• Determine day (usually Tues/Wed)
• Set Time
• Duration Time of Audit Varies
First time: 2 - 6 hours
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Pre-Audit WorkLeased Building-Only Tenant
• Contact Building Management
• Contact Waste Hauler
• Contact OGS
• Determine Day
• Set Time
• Duration
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Pre-Audit WorkLeased Building-One Floor
• Contact Building Management
• Coordinate with Cleaning Crew
• Contact OGS
• Determine Day
• Set Time
• Duration
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Tools Needed
• Rubber Gloves
• Scale
• Plastic Bags
• Containers
• Clipboard & Forms
• Camera
• Tarp
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Waste Audit Recording Forms
Deposit Cans
& BottlesPaper
Plastic,
Glass, Metal
Compostables
Garbage
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
More equipment needed for a waste audit
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Waste Audit Crew
• Waste/Recyclable Handlers
• Note Taker
• Photographer (optional)
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Dress for A Waste Audit
Just Kidding!
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Weighing containers and garbage before sorting
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Sorting through the garbage
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
After sorting – weigh the separated materials
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Material Categories for an Office
• Biodegradable Items
• Recyclable Paper
• Corrugated Cardboard
• Recyclable Cans & Bottles
• Garbage
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Don’t Forget…. Other Office Materials
• Computers!
• Toner Cartridges
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
What you find in one garbage bag - compostables, aluminum, paper and garbage
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Material Categories of a Facility
• Scrap Metal
• Construction/Demotion Waste
• Tires
• Fluids (oil, antifreeze)
• Yard Waste
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Items found in the garbage
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Both recycling and garbage bins at each desk area
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Individual Desk Audits
• Identify non-compliance
• Identify areas for improvement in education
• Helps determine cleaning staff awareness
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Recycling bin at desk for paper
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Garbage bin at desk
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Common Areas
Don’t forget to include common areas!
• Copier Areas
• Lunch Room
• Pantry
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Bins located in the freight
elevator areas
Common Areas
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Garbage bin – located on each floor in pantry area
Common Areas
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Pantry Area
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Copier Area
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Don’t Forget the Odd
Recyclables!
• Ink Jet Cartridges
• Cassette Tapes
• Transparencies
• Compact Disks
• Tyvek Envelopes
• Video Tapes
• Batteries
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
• Flags
• Conservationist Magazines
• Eye Glasses
• Cell Phones
• 3.5” Disks
• 6 Ring Holders
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Summary• Talk to Upper Management
• Talk to Your Waste/Recycling Hauler
• Find Volunteers
• Pick a Date
• Improve Your Education Program
• Tabulate the Data
• Evaluate Your Goal
Go For It!
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
What to do with the results of the audit….
• Use your numbers to calculate your
baseline waste generation rate.
Pounds of total waste generated (including
recyclables) divided by full time employees per year
(lbs/fte/yr)
• Identify areas for increased waste reduction &
recycling
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Not sure where the recycle bin and desk begin!
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Creative Use of Recyclables!
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Guides Available
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Special Thanks to the Waste Audit Crew!
• Betty Jo Daly
• Jennifer Kruman
• Jim Clayton
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Thank You!
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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
QuestionsDebbie Jackson
518-402-8705
Gary Feinland
518-402-8705
Rich Wall
518-455-6110