Solid Waste Facility Inspector Daily Operations Log Checklist
Landfill inspectors maintain daily operational compliance with EPA Subtitle D requirements. This daily log ensures waste acceptance, working face management, and environmental controls meet permit standards.
- Industry: Waste Management
- Frequency: Daily (Each Shift)
- Estimated Time: 20-25 minutes
- Role: Landfill Inspector / Scale House Operator
- Total Items: 36
Waste Acceptance Screening
Screen incoming waste loads for prohibited materials.
- All accepted waste is permitted type per operating license?
- No hazardous waste accepted?
- No untreated medical or pathological waste accepted?
- No bulk liquids accepted?
- Random load inspections conducted per permit frequency?
- Rejected loads documented with waste type, hauler, and action taken?
Scale House Operations
Verify scale operations are accurate and compliant.
- Certified scale calibration current?
- All vehicles weighed in and out?
- Waste categorized and logged by type for diversion tracking?
- Daily tonnage within permitted daily limit?
- Required manifests collected from special waste generators?
- Weight records current and backed up?
Working Face Management
Monitor active landfill working face.
- Working face confined to minimum practical size?
- Waste spread and compacted in lifts?
- No uncovered waste visible at end of operations?
- Daily cover (minimum 6 inches compacted soil or alternative cover) applied by end of each operating day per 40 CFR 258.21?
- Alternative daily cover (ADC) approved by state if used?
- Adequate compaction achieved with compactor passes?
Vector and Litter Control
Control vectors and litter at landfill.
- No evidence of vector breeding (flies, rodents) in active areas?
- Pest control service active and documented?
- Litter fencing or portable barriers controlling windblown waste?
- Litter collected from site fence lines and road areas?
- No unauthorized scavenging at working face?
- Site access controlled to prevent unauthorized entry per 40 CFR 258.25?
Environmental Monitoring
Conduct daily environmental monitoring.
- Quarterly subsurface gas monitoring current - no explosive limits exceeded?
- No leachate seeps or breakouts at landfill slopes or base?
- Stormwater management system functioning - no uncontrolled run-off?
- Odor complaints from neighbors logged and addressed?
- Previously covered areas free of erosion, gas venting, or subsidence?
- No fires or hot spots in waste mass or cover?
Documentation
Complete required daily operations documentation.
- Daily operations log complete with all required information?
- Accepted tonnage by waste type recorded?
- Daily cover application documented with location and material?
- Incidents, rejected loads, and unusual observations documented?
- Equipment inspection log current?
- Records retained minimum 3 years per permit requirements?
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Why Use This Solid Waste Facility Inspector Daily Operations Log Checklist?
This solid waste facility inspector daily operations log checklist helps waste management teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for landfill inspector / scale house operator professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: daily (each shift).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Solid Waste Facility Inspector Daily Operations Log Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Waste Acceptance Screening, Scale House Operations, Working Face Management, Vector and Litter Control, Environmental Monitoring, 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 Solid Waste Facility Inspector Daily Operations Log Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Landfill Inspector / Scale House 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.