Waste Transfer Station Receiving and Load Inspection Checklist
Transfer station receiving operations are the first line of defense against prohibited waste entering the solid waste stream. This shift checklist ensures load inspection, rejected waste management, and permit compliance.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Daily (Each Shift)
- Estimated Time: 20-25 minutes
- Role: Transfer Station Supervisor / Scale Operator
- Total Items: 36
Facility Opening Inspection
Inspect facility before opening for the day.
- Scale operation verified before opening?
- Tipping floor clear of prior shift waste and hazards?
- All equipment (forklift, wheel loader, compactors) pre-shift inspected and operational?
- PPE stocked and available for all workers?
- Opening safety briefing conducted with all workers?
- Facility open or closed signage current?
Load Inspection and Screening
Screen incoming loads for prohibited materials.
- All self-haul and commercial loads visually inspected?
- No hazardous waste, chemicals, or liquids accepted?
- No loads with excessive tires (facility-specific limit)?
- No untreated medical or sharps waste accepted?
- No asbestos-containing material accepted without proper documentation?
- Self-haul public vehicles screened for household hazardous waste?
Rejected Load Management
Document and manage rejected loads.
- Rejected loads logged with date, time, hauler, waste type?
- Hazardous or suspicious materials directed to HHW facility?
- Hauler or self-haul customer informed of rejection reason?
- State notified of any significant prohibited waste discovery?
- Any partially contaminated loads quarantined pending assessment?
- Rejection records retained per permit requirements?
Tipping Floor Operations
Manage tipping floor safely.
- Pedestrian exclusion zones around operating equipment enforced?
- Tipping floor not exceeding permitted capacity?
- Odor control systems (negative pressure, biofilter) operational?
- No fires or smoke on tipping floor?
- Tipping floor cleaned regularly to prevent vector attraction?
- Waste transferred and compacted per permitted daily volume?
Outbound Transport
Verify outbound loads meet requirements.
- Outbound waste haulers permitted for solid waste transport?
- All outbound loads covered or enclosed to prevent litter?
- Outbound loads going to permitted landfill or processor?
- Special waste manifests accompany special waste loads to disposal?
- Outbound tonnage reconciles with inbound tonnage (accounting for compaction)?
- Disposal facility receipts or tickets retained for outbound loads?
Documentation
Maintain required transfer station documentation.
- All scale tickets retained for minimum permit period?
- Daily tonnage report completed?
- Rejected load log current and accessible?
- Incident and safety log current?
- Operating permits accessible on site for inspection?
- Monthly operations report submitted to state per permit?
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Why Use This Waste Transfer Station Receiving and Load Inspection Checklist?
This waste transfer station receiving and load inspection checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for transfer station supervisor / scale operator professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily (each shift).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Waste Transfer Station Receiving and Load Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Facility Opening Inspection, Load Inspection and Screening, Rejected Load Management, Tipping Floor Operations, Outbound Transport, Documentation. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed daily (each shift). Each completion takes approximately 20-25 minutes.
Who should use this Waste Transfer Station Receiving and Load Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Transfer Station Supervisor / Scale Operator professionals in the waste management 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.