Waste Audits
Reduce waste and lower costs to optimize your operations
Take Full Control of Your Waste Stream and Costs
A waste audit is a comprehensive study of a business, institution, or project’s current waste generation and disposal processes. As long-standing experts in environmental services, Drop ‘N’ Toss utilizes this crucial process to thoroughly analyze the makeup of your refuse, detailing exactly what is currently being diverted from landfills and, more importantly, identifying significant, untapped opportunities for future diversion. Our findings help you move your organization measurably closer to a true zero-waste goal.
Whether your company is primarily driven by a firm commitment to environmental sustainability or a crucial need for cost savings, a correctly executed and professional waste audit will provide the necessary data and actionable insights required to fully optimize your operations, substantially reduce waste volume, and ultimately lower your overall waste management costs.
Mandatory Compliance Under Ontario Regulation 102/94
Certain establishments, projects, and properties in Ontario are legally required to complete a mandatory annual waste audit under Ontario Regulation 102/94. This audit must be updated yearly, with results carried forward to compare progress and ensure continuous improvement. Failure to comply with O. Reg. 102/94 can result in fines and legal issues.
The following types of properties typically fit the requirements deeming an annual audit necessary:
Our Professional Auditing Process
Upon completion of a thorough waste audit, you will be provided with two essential documents to guide your waste management strategy. The first is the audit report, which serves as a detailed record of the current waste process, quantifying and classifying the specific waste streams by detailing what’s currently being tossed and what could be recycled. This important report must be retained by both the auditor and the auditee for five years. The second document is the waste reduction plan, a clear and actionable plan designed to help you reduce, reuse, and recycle waste. This WRP provides a practical roadmap for meeting compliance goals and improving your overall environmental impact, as strictly required by O. Reg. 102/94, s. 1.
Why a Waste Audit is Always Beneficial
Required by law or not, a professional waste audit is always an investment that pays for itself. When implemented correctly, the results will help your business or establishment in several crucial ways. You will be able to reduce, reuse, and recycle waste more effectively, while simultaneously saving money by significantly reducing disposal fees and optimizing your collection schedules.
A proper audit will also help you lower your environmental impact to strengthen your commitment to sustainability and ensure you avoid fines by maintaining full regulatory compliance.
