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Waste Minimization Alternative Feasibility Analysis Worksheet C
Process Changes
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
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 8.31 Feasibility analysis worksheet C—page 1 of 2.

8.10 Case Study—Major

Waste Streams

The following is an analysis of the major streams and/or their components.

8.10.1 UNCOATED LEAD
Lead is the largest component of the company’s waste stream. Over 437,000 lb of
lead leave the facility in its waste stream every year. This figure does not include
much of the lead waste and lead-contaminated waste sent to the recyeling processor.
Again, more accurate figures were unavailable to the waste assessment team due to
the confidentiality of the contract between the manufacturer and the recycling
processor.
While there are plant rules regarding employees eating on the production floor, food
containers and waste were found in both the hazardous and nonhazardous containers.
Not only is eating on the floor a health risk, it also is an added expense for the