Waste Assessment

CalRecycle Programs and Services

Developing Skills to Conduct Waste Assessments for Businesses–From the CalRecycle Business Waste Reduction Web.
Waste Analysis at Large Special Event Facilities–Although this Web page is tailored to special event facilities, the techniques discussed are applicable to other businesses.
Goal Measurement: 2007 and Later–Information on per capita disposal and goal measurement system.
Conversion Factor Sources (Appendix I of the Diversion Study Guide)–Potential sources of conversion factors (prior to 2007).

Establishing a Waste Reduction Program at Work–You can reproduce these manuals for the purposes of waste assessment, waste reduction, and training. See our Conditions of Use page for details.
- Trainer’s version
- Class participant’s version

Free Waste and Energy Audits for qualified manufacturers sponsored by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy—Contact the Industrial Assessment Centers of San Francisco State University.
Tools–US EPA has developed two tools to assist individuals and organizations in determining the greenhouse (GHG) impact of their purchasing, manufacturing, and waste management actions.
- Recycled Content (ReCon) Tool–The ReCon Tool was developed to assist companies and individuals in estimating the life-cycle GHG and energy impacts of purchasing or manufacturing certain materials. ReCon is available for free download in Microsoft Excel.
- Waste Reduction Model (WARM)–WARM was developed to assist solid waste managers in determining the GHG impacts of their waste management practices. WARM is available both as a Web-based calculator and as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.