Facilities Manager Monthly Waste Checklist

A 15-minute monthly check keeps costs down and prevents surprises on invoices.

Checklist

• Fullness: Are bins 60-80% at pickup? Drop or add pickups accordingly.
• Streams: Is cardboard/organics separated everywhere it should be?
• Contamination: Any rejections? Add signage or move bins if needed.
• Access: Any blocked bays or overfilled bins? Take photos and log.
• Seasonal: Summer organics frequency high enough? Rain risk adding weight?
• Invoices vs. plan: Do lifts match the agreed schedule? Any extras to explain?

How to use it

• Run it monthly; log in a simple sheet with photos.
• Share with your account manager so fixes are applied before next billing cycle.
• Tie into ESG reporting if you track diversion and emissions.

Want the checklist template? Contact and we will share a ready-to-use sheet plus suggested photos to capture each month.