Page 190 - Solid Waste Analysis and Minimization a Systems Approach

168 THE GENERAL APPROACH FOR A SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT

Waste Minimization Alternative Feasibility Analysis Worksheet A
Equipment Purchases or Modifications
The purpose of this worksheet is to evaluate the feasibility of alternatives that have passed the screening process.
All grayed boxes should be completed before completing the Approval Process in Step 6.
Company name: __________________________________________
Location: ________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________________________
Alternative description: _____________________________________
Alternative tracking number: _________________________________
PASS
Step 1: Estimate annual waste reduction (tons per year) and attach supporting material
documents tons/year
cy/year
Current annual disposal costs $
Step 2: Attach process flowcharts that generate waste stream
Step 3: Feasibility analysis
Technical
Does the equipment exist (vendor or manufacturer)? Yes No
Description of machine
Vendor name
Vendor contact information
Estimate machine and installation cost $
Implementation time (days) days
Required utilities
Power Yes No
Compressed air Yes No
Data link Yes No
Other
Compatibility with current work processes and material handling

Training concerns
Skill level required to operate equipment
Skill level required to maintain equipment
Space requirements
Space required for machine and staging ft 2
Available space in the facility ft 2
Proposed locations
Operational
Machine cycle time minutes
Machine capacity units
Labor impacts (additional work hours)
Supervisory needs
Maintenance needs
Productivity impacts
Safety concerns and impacts
Product quality impact
Additional labor requirements
Organizational
Impact on sales
Impact on marketing
Impact on employee morale
Impact on corporate image
Impact on supply chain

Figure 8.27 Feasibility analysis worksheet A—page 1 of 2.