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Haul Schedule and Service Verification

Haul schedule posted and current critical (required)

Verify the current waste pickup schedule is posted or otherwise available to staff and matches the contracted service frequency.

Yes No N/A

Last haul/service completed on schedule critical (required)

Confirm the most recent pickup occurred within the expected service window and no missed service is evident.

Yes No N/A

Containers not overflowing or obstructing access critical (required)

Check that trash and cardboard containers are not overflowing and that access to the compactor and dumpster area remains clear.

Yes No N/A

Service vendor issues documented and escalated

Record any missed pickups, damaged bins, or service delays and confirm they were escalated to the appropriate contact.

Next scheduled haul date verified

Enter the next expected pickup date from the service schedule or vendor confirmation.

Compactor Condition and Safety

Compactor exterior free of damage, leaks, and sharp edges critical (required)

Inspect the unit for visible damage, hydraulic leaks, exposed sharp edges, or other defects that could create a hazard or indicate malfunction.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Safety guards, interlocks, and controls functioning critical (required)

Verify guards, interlocks, emergency stop controls, and operator controls appear intact and functional. Do not operate if a safety device is bypassed or damaged.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Area around compactor clear of stored materials critical (required)

Check that pallets, cardboard, chemicals, and other materials are not stored within the required working clearance around the compactor.

Yes No N/A

Warning labels and operating instructions visible

Confirm operating instructions, hazard warnings, and emergency contact information are visible and legible near the equipment.

Yes No N/A

Compactor access doors and latches secure

Verify access doors, latches, and containment points close and latch properly when not in use.

Yes No N/A

Odor Control and Pest Activity

No strong or persistent waste odor present critical (required)

Assess whether odors are controlled to a normal waste-area level. Strong, persistent, or decomposing odors indicate a deficiency.

Odor control measures in place and effective

Verify deodorizer use, cleaning frequency, lid closure, or other odor mitigation measures are in place and working as intended.

Yes No N/A

No visible pest activity or harborage critical (required)

Inspect for rodents, insects, droppings, nesting material, gnaw marks, or other pest indicators in the compactor and trash area.

Yes No N/A

Photo evidence (optional)

Pest control service log reviewed

Confirm the latest pest control activity, trap checks, or service notes are available and current for the waste area if applicable.

Yes No N/A

Standing liquid or decomposing waste removed critical (required)

Check for pooled liquids, leaking bags, or decomposing waste that could attract pests or create odor concerns.

Yes No N/A

Cardboard Recycling and Waste Segregation

Cardboard separated from general trash critical (required)

Confirm cardboard is placed in the designated recycling stream and not mixed with general waste.

Yes No N/A

Cardboard flattened before disposal

Check that cardboard boxes are flattened to maximize capacity and reduce overflow risk.

Yes No N/A

Recycling container free of contamination critical (required)

Verify the cardboard recycling area does not contain food waste, plastic film, trash, or other contaminants.

Yes No N/A

Cardboard storage area organized and not blocking egress critical (required)

Ensure staged cardboard does not block walkways, exits, fire equipment, or access to the compactor.

Yes No N/A

Housekeeping and Surrounding Area

Floor and surrounding surfaces clean

Check that floors, curbs, walls, and nearby surfaces are free of litter, residue, and accumulated debris.

Yes No N/A

Drainage clear and no standing water critical (required)

Verify drains are unobstructed and no standing water is present in or around the waste area.

Yes No N/A

Lighting adequate for safe access

Confirm the waste area is sufficiently lit for safe access, inspection, and service activity.

Yes No N/A

Inspector notes

Document any additional deficiencies, non-conformances, or follow-up actions needed.

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Run: Grocery Compactor and Trash Audit

Haul Schedule and Service Verification

Compactor Condition and Safety

Odor Control and Pest Activity

Cardboard Recycling and Waste Segregation

Housekeeping and Surrounding Area

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