Waste log

It is free to fill in online, needs no account, and downloads as a Word document or a PDF. See all Operations and quality templates

• Site or team

  For example: Harbour Cafe kitchen

• Log kept by

  For example: Sara Lindqvist

• From

  For example: 1 May 2028

• To

  For example: 31 May 2028

• Unit of weight or volume

  For example: kg

• Waste entries

  One row for each entry.

  For example: 02 May | Food, prepared | 6.5 | Made too much | Food bin 02 May | Cardboard | 12 | Deliveries | Recycling 09 May | Cooking oil | 18 | Used | Collected by BioFuel Ltd

• Totals by type (optional)optional

  For example: Food: 41 kg Cardboard: 96 kg Cooking oil: 54 kg

• Waste carriers and receipts (optional)optional

  Who took the waste, and the paper that proves it.

  For example: BioFuel Ltd, oil collection, receipt numbers BF-2210 and BF-2288

• Reduction target (optional)optional

  For example: Cut food waste by 20 percent by September

• Actions to reduce waste (optional)optional

  For example: Prepare smaller batches at lunch Freeze surplus bread Ask the supplier to take back crates

1. 1Entries
2. 2Totals by type
3. 3Carriers and receipts
4. 4Target
5. 5Actions to reduce waste

1. 01

   Fill in

   Type your details in the form. The document fills itself in as you type; click any gap to jump to its field.

2. 02

   Check

   Read it through. Gaps you have not filled stay marked, so nothing goes out half done.

3. 03

   Download

   Save it as a Word document to edit further, or as a PDF to send or print.

What details does this template ask for?

The form asks for 10 details, starting with Site or team, Log kept by, From, To, Unit of weight or volume. 4 more are optional.

Can I download this template as Word or PDF?

Yes. When you have filled in the form, save it as a Word document to keep editing, or as a PDF to send or print. It is free and needs no account.

Is what I type sent anywhere?

No. What you type stays in your browser while you fill in the document. It only goes to nerix if you choose to open the template in the chat.

What should I check before I use this template?

Hazardous, medical and electronic waste usually has legal handling and record rules. Check the rules for the waste you produce and the licences your carrier needs.

Are these operations templates free?

Most are. Fill in and download them for free as Word or PDF, with no account. A few longer documents are premium: free to fill in, paid once to download, and marked with their price.

Do they meet a standard such as ISO 9001?

They are a practical starting point and certify nothing. Standards and safety laws differ by industry and country, so check what applies to you.

Who should approve a procedure?

The person who owns the process and a manager who can authorise it. The procedure template has fields for both, and for the review date.

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