Run Grocery Recyclable Plastic Bag Program Audit — Free

Program Signage and Bin Labeling

Collection bin is clearly labeled for recyclable plastic bags only critical (required)

Label is visible from the customer approach path and identifies accepted materials without ambiguity.

Yes No N/A

Accepted and prohibited materials are posted at the bin critical (required)

Signage lists what customers may place in the bin and what must not be included.

Yes No N/A

Signage is legible, intact, and securely mounted

No torn, faded, missing, or detached labels/signs.

Yes No N/A

Bin location is convenient and visible to customers

Bin is placed where customers can reasonably find and use it during normal store traffic flow.

Yes No N/A

Program signage reflects current store policy and applicable bag rules critical (required)

Posted instructions do not conflict with current store procedures or current state/local bag requirements.

Yes No N/A

Collection and Storage Practices

Collection bin is not overflowing critical (required)

Bin capacity is managed so bags are not spilling onto the floor or blocking access.

Yes No N/A

Collected bags are kept clean and dry critical (required)

No visible food residue, liquids, or contamination that would make the material unsuitable for recycling.

Yes No N/A

Storage area is designated and orderly

Collected material is staged in a defined area and does not create housekeeping issues or obstruct operations.

Yes No N/A

Collection frequency is sufficient to prevent overflow

Inspector records whether pickup or emptying cadence appears adequate for store volume.

Collection records or pickup log is available

If the store maintains a log, it is current and shows routine handling of collected bags.

Yes No N/A

Customer Guidance and Participation

Customers are instructed on how to prepare bags for recycling critical (required)

Guidance explains any required bag condition, such as empty, dry, and free of food waste.

Yes No N/A

Staff can explain the program accurately critical (required)

Associate explanation matches posted guidance and store policy.

Yes No N/A

Customer-facing guidance is easy to understand

Instructions use plain language and are visible without needing to ask an employee.

Program participation issues are documented

Examples include repeated misuse of the bin, customer confusion, or missing signage.

Yes No N/A

Store Credit and Incentive Controls

Store credit or incentive is issued only under approved conditions critical (required)

Credit is granted according to documented program rules and not ad hoc by individual employees.

Yes No N/A

Credit issuance is logged or traceable

If incentives are provided, there is a record showing date, amount, and authorization method.

Yes No N/A

Cashier and customer service staff understand credit rules

Staff interviewed can describe when credit applies and what documentation is required.

Yes No N/A

Credit signage does not misstate program benefits critical (required)

Posted or verbal guidance does not promise incentives that are unavailable or inconsistent with policy.

Yes No N/A

Program Compliance and Corrective Actions

No critical non-conformances observed critical (required)

Use this item to confirm there were no unresolved critical deficiencies in labeling, collection, customer guidance, or credit controls.

Yes No N/A

Deficiencies documented with corrective action owner and due date

Each non-conformance includes a clear owner, corrective action, and target completion date.

Yes No N/A

Follow-up inspection required

Select whether a reinspection is needed based on findings.

Inspector notes

Summarize overall compliance status, notable deficiencies, and any policy or training recommendations.

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Run: Grocery Recyclable Plastic Bag Program Audit

Program Signage and Bin Labeling

Collection and Storage Practices

Customer Guidance and Participation

Store Credit and Incentive Controls

Program Compliance and Corrective Actions

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