Subject: Waste Storage and Disposal

What will be done and who will do it?

New employees must:

• Review this procedure.
• Be trained by a team leader.
• Sign the training checklist.

All employees must:

• Dispose of waste materials in the proper receptacles (recyclable, compostable, trash).
• Rinse clean all recyclable materials.
• Keep waste receptacles covered unless being immediately used.
• Avoid spreading contamination by following designated pathways with portable waste receptacles (refer to SOP - Cross Contamination Prevention).

Who will make sure it's done and how?

• Team leaders are expected to continually model appropriate waste disposal practices for employees.
• Team leaders shall monitor waste storage and disposal areas daily.
• Facilities staff must assure that waste and refuse is collected regularly.

How should problems be fixed?

• Team leaders must immediately re-train and counsel employees who improperly or inadequately storing or disposing of waste products.
• Team leaders will verify that employees are storing and disposing of waste properly by visually monitoring employees during the shift.
• Team leaders must notify Director of any waste storage or disposal issues that can't be solved through training and counseling.

What records will be kept?

• Completed training checklist.
• Master Cleaning Schedule.

Created(Date): 1/4/16

By: Randall Davis, Food Hub & Food Safety Coordinator

Last Revised: 6/14/16

By: Randall Davis, Food Hub & Food Safety Coordinator

Document available here - 4.3 Waste Storage and Disposal