Generating summary reports
A key benefit of record-keeping is being able to generate summary reports on waste generation and management for a specified time period. For a generator of waste, this information can be used in environmental, or triple bottom line reporting. In addition, good information on waste generation and management is critical for the establishment of waste minimisation programmes within industry. Transporters and treatment and disposal operators will also be able to monitor their core business and adjust their processes accordingly.
To complete summary reports, it is important that accurate records are kept for hazardous waste. By using the forms specified, you can ensure consistency in the identification of hazardous waste types and quantities. This information can be summarised in the Hazardous Waste Summary Report Form [Hazardous Waste Summary Report Form (PDF 14 KB) or Hazardous Waste Summary Report Form (Word 6.0/95 23 KB)]. This form also includes a section for you to indicate waste minimisation efforts during the period.
Summary data for different types of hazardous waste should be collated into the Hazardous Waste Summary Report Form. The amounts of hazardous waste going to different management processes (e.g. stored/treated on site, recycled, transported) can be calculated from the Hazardous Waste Transfer Form [Hazardous Waste Transfer Form (PDF 9 KB) or Hazardous Waste Transfer Form Word 6.0/95 (23 KB)] (or similar internal records) and recorded in the appropriate section of the Hazardous Waste Summary Report Form.
It is recommended that you fill in the Hazardous Waste Summary Report Form at regular intervals, depending on the amount of hazardous waste generated or managed (e.g. monthly for large total quantities, yearly for smaller total quantities). The L-Code of the waste should be clearly indicated, along with the W-Code and D/R-Codes if applicable. Page 2 of the Summary Report Form can be copied to allow for more waste types.
