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170 THE GENERAL APPROACH FOR A SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT

Waste Minimization Alternative Feasibility Analysis Worksheet B
Raw Material 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) material
and attach supporting 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 material exist and is available Yes No
Compatibility with current work processes and material handling
Operational
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 8.29 Feasibility analysis worksheet B—page 1 of 2.

leadership team to indicate review and acceptance. Continuing with the case study, the
following list shows alternative evaluations that were selected with accompanying
data. Also included are

■ The cost analyses
■ A list of accepted recycling strategies
■ An overview of nonrecyclable items
■ Proposed changes to waste handling practices
■ Suggestions to the office paper-recycling program
■ Corporate waste minimization strategy

8.9 Case Study—Potential

Recycling Strategies

The waste assessment team has identified 11 major waste streams produced by the
manufacturer. Of these 11 streams, 8 of the streams are potentially recyclable. At pres-
ent, two of these waste streams are being recycled. These major streams are the old