Household Waste Audit Checklist
Use this checklist to record household waste sorting habits, contamination issues, and improvement opportunities during a waste audit.
Household Audit Details
Household Name or ID
*
Audit Date
*
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Month
-
Day
Year
Date
Auditor Name or Team
*
Location / Neighborhood
Household Type / Size
*
Please Select
Single person
Couple
Small family (3-4)
Large family (5+)
Shared household
Other
Waste Stream Review
Waste categories assessment
*
Rows
Present/Amount
Separated Correctly
Notes/Observations
Food waste
1
2
Paper/Cardboard
3
4
Plastics
5
6
Glass
7
8
Metal
9
10
Yard waste
11
12
General trash
13
14
Which waste categories are present in the household?
*
Food waste
Paper/Cardboard
Plastics
Glass
Metal
Yard waste
General trash
Other
How often is waste separated at the point of disposal?
*
Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
Notes or observations about waste streams
Sorting and Disposal Practices
How often does your household sort waste before disposal?
*
Always
Often
Sometimes
Never
Which waste diversion practices does your household use?
Curbside recycling
Drop-off recycling
Home composting
Community composting
No composting
Other
How would you rate your household's trash bin usage and disposal habits?
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Excellent
10
1 is Poor, 10 is Excellent
Describe any recurring contamination or disposal issues observed
Storage, Setout, and Recommendations
Bin type/condition observed
*
Cart with lid
Open bin
Bagged only
Damaged container
Mixed/Multiple
Other
Storage and setout issues noted
Overflow/spillage
Improper bin labeling
Odor concerns
Pest activity
Missed pickup concern
Access obstruction
No issues observed
Other
Follow-up urgency
Low
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
High
10
1 is Low, 10 is High
Recommendations and follow-up steps
Submit
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