SayPro Waste Audit Template

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Written by

Andries Makwakwa

SayPro Charity Insight

Certainly! Here’s a detailed explanation and structured version of the SayPro Waste Audit Template, designed for measuring baseline waste data and tracking monthly improvements in waste management practices.

Purpose:
The SayPro Waste Audit Template is a standardized tool used to collect and analyze data on the types, quantities, and handling of waste produced across SayPro operations. This tool helps establish a baseline and assess monthly improvements towards sustainability, efficiency, and compliance with environmental standards.

📋 Sections of the SayPro Waste Audit Template

1. General Information

Field	Description
Audit Date	The date when the waste audit was conducted
Auditor Name(s)	Name(s) of the person(s) conducting the audit
Location/Department	Site of the audit (e.g., Office, Training Center, Project Site)
Reporting Period	The time frame the audit covers (e.g., April 2025)
Supervisor/Manager	Person responsible for overseeing waste management at the site

2. Waste Categories

This section captures data on the types and quantities of waste generated. Each waste type should be weighed (or estimated if scales are unavailable) and recorded.

Waste Category	Subcategory (if any)	Collection Method	Final Destination
Paper/Cardboard	e.g., shredded, packaging	Manual/Bin	Recycled/Disposed
Plastic	PET, HDPE, other	Manual/Bin	Recycled/Disposed
Glass	Clear, colored	Manual/Bin	Recycled/Disposed
Metal	Cans, scrap	Manual/Bin	Recycled/Disposed
Organic Waste	Food scraps, garden waste	Compost/Bin	Composted/Landfill
Electronic Waste (e-waste)	Batteries, cables, devices	Special bin	Recycled/Safe Disposal
Hazardous Waste	Chemicals, medical waste	Secure container	Hazard Facility
General Waste	Non-recyclable materials	Bin	Landfill
Other	Specify

3. Waste Audit Summary

Metric	Quantity	Comments
Total Waste Generated (kg/l)	Sum of all categories
Total Recyclable Waste (kg/l)	Paper, plastic, glass, metal, etc.
Total Organic Waste (kg/l)	Compostable content
Hazardous Waste (kg/l)	Must be handled separately
Recycling Rate (%)	(Recyclable ÷ Total) × 100
Landfill Waste (kg/l)	General waste and non-recyclables
Waste Diversion Rate (%)	((Total – Landfill) ÷ Total) × 100

4. Observations and Challenges

Document qualitative findings here:

Contamination issues: (e.g., food in recycling)
Overflow or inadequate bins
Unsafe handling of hazardous materials
Low participation in segregation
Storage or labeling issues
Training needs identified

5. Recommendations for Improvement

Based on the audit, list actionable recommendations:

Recommendation	Responsible Person	Deadline	Status
Introduce labeled bins	Facilities Manager	01 June 2025	Pending
Staff recycling training	Sustainability Officer	15 June 2025	Scheduled
Schedule e-waste collection	IT Lead	10 June 2025	Complete

6. Monthly Comparison Chart

If auditing monthly, track trends over time to show progress:

Month	Total Waste (kg)	Recycled (kg)	Recycling Rate (%)	Diversion Rate (%)
Baseline (e.g., Jan 2025)	500	200	40%	60%
February	480	220	45.8%	65.8%
March	450	250	55.5%	71.1%
April	420	280	66.6%	76.1%
May	(current month)	400	300	75%	82.5%

7. Sign-Off

Name	Title	Signature	Date
Auditor
Supervisor

✅ Guidelines for Conducting a SayPro Waste Audit

Use gloves and PPE during waste sorting.
Record weights using a scale (or estimate consistently).
Conduct audits at the same time of month for consistency.
Communicate findings during team meetings or via reports.
Share results with SayPro’s sustainability team for inclusion in impact assessments.

SayPro Waste Audit Template – For measuring baseline waste data and monthly improvements.