Community Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Checklist
Household hazardous waste collection events safely collect products like paint, pesticides, and cleaners from residents. This event-day checklist ensures worker safety, waste compatibility, and regulatory compliance.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Per Collection Event
- Estimated Time: 30-40 minutes
- Role: HHW Event Coordinator
- Total Items: 36
Site Setup and Safety
Verify event site is set up safely before residents arrive.
- Traffic management cones or barriers directing vehicle flow?
- Clearly marked drop-off zones with adequate spacing?
- All staff in PPE: nitrile gloves, chemical goggles, apron?
- Spill kits accessible at all waste acceptance stations?
- First aid kit and eyewash station accessible?
- Staff communication system (radio, phone) operational?
Resident and Waste Screening
Screen residents and materials at intake.
- Only household quantities accepted - no commercial quantities?
- Prohibited items list posted and enforced (no explosives, no radioactive)?
- Protocol for unidentified or unknown chemicals?
- Prescription medications redirected to DEA take-back program?
- Maximum vehicle queue managed for safety?
- Participant data collected (zip code, waste types) for reporting?
Waste Segregation and Compatibility
Segregate and manage HHW by compatibility.
- Waste separated by category: paint, oxidizers, flammables, toxics, corrosives?
- Incompatible materials never placed in same container?
- Oxidizers stored away from flammables?
- Acids and bases segregated?
- All received containers checked for leaks before placement?
- Accumulation containers labeled with waste type and fill level?
Licensed Contractor Coordination
Verify licensed HHW contractor is on site and compliant.
- Licensed hazardous waste transporter and disposal contractor on site?
- Contractor staff fully equipped with required PPE?
- Waste profiles or manifests prepared by contractor for all waste streams?
- All waste streams going to permitted disposal or recycling facilities?
- Contractor insurance certificate verified before event?
- Manifests signed and copies retained at event close?
Emergency Response
Verify emergency response capabilities for HHW events.
- Emergency response protocol posted with 911 and poison control numbers?
- Protocol for chemical exposure to staff or residents?
- Fire extinguisher appropriate for chemical fires available?
- Staff trained on spill cleanup for HHW event materials?
- Site evacuation plan in case of major spill or fire?
- Local fire department aware of event location and materials?
Documentation and Reporting
Document event outcomes and report as required.
- Total participants and vehicles logged?
- Waste volumes by category documented for state reporting?
- Copies of all manifests retained for minimum 3 years?
- Incidents, spills, or participant safety events documented?
- Post-event state report submitted per program requirements?
- Post-event debrief conducted for improvements to next event?
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Why Use This Community Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Checklist?
This community household hazardous waste collection event checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for hhw event coordinator professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: per collection event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Community Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Site Setup and Safety, Resident and Waste Screening, Waste Segregation and Compatibility, Licensed Contractor Coordination, Emergency Response, Documentation and Reporting. It is designed for waste management operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed per collection event. Each completion takes approximately 30-40 minutes.
Who should use this Community Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Checklist?
This checklist is designed for HHW Event Coordinator 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.