Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling Facility Compliance Checklist
This comprehensive electronic waste (e-waste) recycling facility compliance checklist ensures regulatory compliance with EPA, R2 Standard, State E-Waste Programs, OSHA, DOT. Monthly compliance inspection for e-waste recyclers covering downstream vendor verification, data destruction, dangerous goods handling, worker safety, and state e-waste program compliance per EPA Sustainable Materials Management and R2 (Responsible Recycling) standard. E-waste contains hazardous substances including lead, m
- Industry: Waste Management & Recycling
- Frequency: Daily / Weekly
- Estimated Time: 35 minutes
- Role: Operations Manager / Environmental Compliance Officer
- Total Items: 19
- Compliance: EPA, R2 Standard, State E-Waste Programs, OSHA, DOT
Facility Controls and Worker Safety
Verify safety controls for e-waste handling.
- Is lead exposure monitoring in place for workers handling CRTs per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1025 lead standard?
- Are CRT monitors handled to prevent breakage and lead dust exposure with designated disposal pathway?
- Are lithium batteries isolated upon identification and stored safely away from flammable materials?
- Are workers wearing appropriate PPE (gloves, safety glasses, respiratory protection for shredding) per hazard assessment?
- Is manual de-manufacturing conducted to remove hazardous components before shredding?
- Is local exhaust ventilation in place at shredder infeed and processing areas reducing airborne particulate?
Downstream Vendor Due Diligence
Verify R2 downstream accountability.
- Are all downstream vendors handling focus materials approved per R2 Standard Section 6 due diligence process?
- Have downstream vendor certifications (R2, e-Stewards, ISO 14001) been verified as current?
- Is chain of custody documented for all focus materials from receipt through downstream disposition?
- Are focus materials not exported to non-OECD countries per R2 Standard responsible recycling requirements?
- Are material audits conducted on downstream vendors at minimum annually to verify representations?
Data Security and Destruction
Verify data security per NIST SP 800-88.
- Is data destruction performed by NIST SP 800-88 approved method (overwrite, degauss, or physical destruction)?
- Are Certificates of Data Destruction issued to clients documenting device make, model, serial, and destruction method?
- Is chain of custody maintained from client collection to destruction with no unauthorized access opportunity?
- Is hard drive shredder or degausser maintained in working condition and outputs verified?
State E-Waste Program Reporting
Verify state program compliance.
- Is facility registered with applicable state e-waste programs in all states accepting material?
- Are weight reports submitted to state programs per reporting schedule with correct product categories?
- Are hazardous waste manifests used for shipments meeting RCRA characteristically hazardous thresholds?
- Are processing and disposition records retained for minimum 3 years per R2 Standard and state requirements?
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Why Use This Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling Facility Compliance Checklist?
This electronic waste (e-waste) recycling facility compliance checklist helps waste management & recycling teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for operations manager / environmental compliance officer professionals, this checklist covers 19 critical inspection points across 4 sections. Recommended frequency: daily / weekly.
Ensures compliance with EPA, R2 Standard, State E-Waste Programs, OSHA, DOT. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling Facility Compliance Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 19 inspection items across 4 sections: Facility Controls and Worker Safety, Downstream Vendor Due Diligence, Data Security and Destruction, State E-Waste Program Reporting. It is designed for waste management & recycling operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily / weekly. Each completion takes approximately 35 minutes.
Who should use this Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Recycling Facility Compliance Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Operations Manager / Environmental Compliance Officer professionals in the waste management & recycling industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.