a particular type of materials audit

An inventory of the amount and type of solid waste that is produced at a location.

A formal, structured process used to quantify the amount and types of waste being generated by an organisation. Information gleaned from waste audits will help identify current waste-management practices and how they can be improved.

See "Waste Assessment."

a detailed analysis of your current waste handling methods in order to determine new opportunities for handling your waste stream more efficiently and economically

an evaluation of your company's current waste stream

a method of determining the school district's waste characterization