NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Everything You Have Ever Wanted to Know for a Waste Audit Gary Feinland, NYSDEC Debbie Jackson, NYSDEC Jennifer Kruman, NYSDEC But were afraid to ask….

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

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.

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).

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation EO4 – Waste Reduction Goal 3.Perform a new waste audit for

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.

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

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Welcome to 625 Broadway Garbage/Recycling Room Toters with waste

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Toters with waste Corrugated Cardboard Containers Recyclable Paper Containers Toter with recyclable glass, metals & plastics containers

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Pre-Audit Work Owned Building Contact Waste Hauler Notify Upper Management Determine day (usually Tues/Wed) Set Time Duration Time of Audit Varies First time: hours

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Pre-Audit Work Leased Building-Only Tenant Contact Building Management Contact Waste Hauler Contact OGS Determine Day Set Time Duration

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Pre-Audit Work Leased Building-One Floor Contact Building Management Coordinate with Cleaning Crew Contact OGS Determine Day Set Time Duration

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Tools Needed Rubber Gloves Scale Plastic Bags Containers Clipboard & Forms Camera Tarp

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Waste Audit Recording Forms Deposit Cans & Bottles Paper Plastic, Glass, Metal Compostables Garbage

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation More equipment needed for a waste audit

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Waste Audit Crew Waste/Recyclable Handlers Note Taker Photographer (optional)

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Dress for A Waste Audit Just Kidding !

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Weighing containers and garbage before sorting

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Sorting through the garbage

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation After sorting – weigh the separated materials

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Material Categories for an Office Biodegradable Items Recyclable Paper Corrugated Cardboard Recyclable Cans & Bottles Garbage

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Don’t Forget…. Other Office Materials Computers! Toner Cartridges

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation What you find in one garbage bag - compostables, aluminum, paper and garbage

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Material Categories of a Facility Scrap Metal Construction/Demotion Waste Tires Fluids (oil, antifreeze) Yard Waste

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Items found in the garbage

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Both recycling and garbage bins at each desk area

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Individual Desk Audits Identify non-compliance Identify areas for improvement in education Helps determine cleaning staff awareness

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Recycling bin at desk for paper

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Garbage bin at desk

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Common Areas Don’t forget to include common areas! Copier Areas Lunch Room Pantry

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Bins located in the freight elevator areas Common Areas

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Garbage bin – located on each floor in pantry area Common Areas

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Pantry Area

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Copier Area

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Don’t Forget the Odd Recyclables! Ink Jet Cartridges Cassette Tapes Transparencies Compact Disks Tyvek Envelopes Video Tapes Batteries

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Flags Conservationist Magazines Eye Glasses Cell Phones 3.5” Disks 6 Ring Holders

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!

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

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Not sure where the recycle bin and desk begin!

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Creative Use of Recyclables!

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Guides Available

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Special Thanks to the Waste Audit Crew! Betty Jo Daly Jennifer Kruman Jim Clayton

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Thank You!

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Questions Debbie Jackson Gary Feinland Rich Wall