CPS Composts: Dont Throw Me Away!

Initial Dining Center Assessment Notes

Breakfast / Lunch (please circle)
School Name: ____________________________
Key Contact Person: ________________________

Lunch Period Time

Date: ____________________________________
Number of Students Present: ________________

Grade Level(s) Present

*Please circle period(s) during which assessment was conducted

Meal Served:
How is food served?
Trays (reusable)
Trays (disposable)
Trays (compostable)
Boxes/Containers (reusable)
Boxes/Containers (recyclable)
Boxes/Containers (landfill)
Other, please explain:
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What type of silverware is used?
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What recyclable materials (if any) are recycled?
Cans
Plastic Bottles
Cardboard
Plastic Containers
Milk Cartons
Other
Paper

Does the school currently sort waste? YES NO

If YES, how many sorting stations are set up?
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What is the order of collection containers? (From left to right)
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If NO, how many general waste disposal areas are there?
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Where are they located?
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Lunchroom Diagram
(Please include entrance(s), exit(s), location of sorting stations or waste disposal areas, tables, etc.)

Notes:
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What is the general flow of students for lunchroom arrival and dismissal?
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Waste Collection Containers

Check
Box if
Present

Type

Milk Carton
Recycling

Liquids
Bucket

Recycling
(Other)

Size
(please
circle)

Color

Small
Large

Bin:

Bag:
No
Yes:

Small
Large

Bin:

Bag:
No
Yes:

Small
Large

Bin:

Bag:
No
Yes:

Small
Compost Bin

Large

Bin:

Bag:
No
Yes:

Small
Landfill Bin

Food Share
Bin

Large

Bin:

Bag:
No
Yes:

Small
Large

Location

Signage
(photograph if
possible)
Yes:

Bin:

Bag:
No

Other:

How often is each container emptied? (Ask Custodian)

Landfill
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Recycling
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Liquid
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Compost
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Are containers full when emptied? (Ask Custodian)

Landfill
YES NO
Recycling
YES NO
Liquid
YES NO
Compost
YES NO
Who monitors the lunchroom? (Please include how many, if outside community member, if paid/unpaid, etc.)
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How involved is the lunchroom monitor in sorting waste?
Not involved at all
Gave reminders regarding where things go
Answered questions about recycling/waste
Did all of the sorting
Additional Comments:
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Who is responsible for compost collection? (Include name)
Teacher - _____________________________________
Student - _____________________________________
Lunchroom Monitor - ___________________________
Custodian - ___________________________________
Other - _______________________________________
How well did the students sort waste?
Most or all students sorted waste appropriately
About half the students sorted waste appropriately
Most students did not sort or sorted incorrectly
Lunchroom Monitor or other person does the sorting
Additional Comments:
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Waste Stream Data Log

Type of Waste

Count

Weight (In Pounds)

% Contaminated

Food Share
Liquids
Milk Cartons
Recycling
Compost
Landfill
Trays

Styrofoam / Compostable

Total
Additional Comments:
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Assessment Checklist:
Photo(s) of Lunchroom
Photo(s) of Kitchen
Copy of Lunch and Breakfast Menu
Equipment Needs:
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Observers Name: ________________________________________________