Identifying Sources and Markets session two

Internal Sources – Waste Audit Outside Sources Using Compost Internally

Internal Sources

Waste Audit Used to quantify the amount and types of waste being generated. Information from audits will help identify current waste practices and how they can be improved.

Where Can you Conduct a Audit? Residential Collection or Drop-off Sites Organization Business: Casino, Restaurant, etc. Building: Health Center, School, etc.

How Do You Perform an Audit? Determine the questions you want answered Determine sample set Find safe site to sort Organize volunteers/staff Ready necessary supplies Give notice Conduct the Audit: Collect, sort and analyze

Things to Remember Only do what you can handle You can never have too much safety equipment Be prepared for the unexpected Take pictures Thank your volunteers numerous times

Oneida Residential Waste Audit How much contamination in the Recycling How much contamination in Trash How much food waste Any Hazardous/Universal/ Special wastes

Oneida Residential Waste Audit Sample size of 12 collection customers 4 volunteers on day one, 3 on day two 1 volunteer designated note and picture taker

Supplies Heavy duty disposable coveralls Paint odor masks Puncture resistant gloves Drop clothes Buckets Hanging digital scale Table(s) Garbage Bags

Oneida Residential Waste Audit

Outside Sources of Compost

Using Compost Internally Needs of the Tribe – Building landscaping – Housing site landscaping – Tribal farms – Natural Areas and Parks Needs of Tribal Members – Home gardens – Community gardens