CPS Composts: Dont Throw Me Away!

Final Assessment Notes

School Name: _______________________________
Lunch Period(s) Assessed: _____________________
Observers Name: ____________________________

Date: __________________________
Launch Date: ____________________

Breakfast Served: __________________________________________________________________________

Lunch served: ______________________________________________________________________

Number of Compostable Bags Used Daily

# bags used in cafeteria per day: _________

Size: _______

# bags used at breakfast: _______

# bags used at lunch: ______
# bags used for after school program: _________
How many weeks of year does after school program run?________
# bags used in kitchen per day: _________ Size: _________
# bags used at breakfast: _______
# bags used at lunch: ______

Operational Observations
How is food served?

Reusable Tray

How often is food served this way?

Everyday

Styrofoam Tray
Most Days

Compostable Plate
Rarely

If not every day, explain: _____________________________________________________________________

Has location of sorting stations remained the same since the launch? _________________________________
If not, detail the location of new stations and explain why such change has occurred:
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Are sorting stations set up properly with bins in the correct order? ___________________________________
What is the order? __________________________________________________________________________
Are all bins in each sorting station being used? ____________________________________________________
(Landfill, Compost, Recycling, Liquid, Trays)

Does every bin have the correct color bag? _______________________________________________________

What color bags are used for each bin?
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Do bags fit bins properly? ____________________________________________________________________
If not, what size is needed? ___________________________________________________________________
Is signage still in place and visible on every bin? ___________________________________________________
If yes, what is the condition of the signs? If no, why not?
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Have any additional changes to the sorting stations been made since the launch? _______________________
If yes, explain:
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How often are bins emptied? __________________________________________________________________
Is this method effective? Are bags too heavy or too light when pulled?
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Regarding Dumpsters/Outdoor Containers

What containers did school have at launch? ______________________________________________________
What containers does school have now? ________________________________________________________
What is the pick up schedule? Has it changed since the launch date?
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How full are the dumpsters/toters?
Compost: _____________________________
Recycling: _____________________________
Landfill: ______________________________
Is volume adequate for pick up schedule? ________________________________________________________
Are containers contaminated? (What %?)

Compost: _____________________________

 Recycling: _____________________________
Landfill: ______________________________
Any pest issues? ____________________________________________________________________________

Additional Comments:
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Regarding Student Participation

For each lunch period: (Write period #(s) as they apply next to statement)
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
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
How contaminated is the Recycling bin?
Highly contaminated (51-100%)
Moderately contaminated (16-50%)
Minimally contaminated (<15%)
Not contaminated
How contaminated is the Compost bin?
Highly contaminated (51-100%)
Moderately contaminated (16-50%)
Minimally contaminated (<15%)
Not contaminated
Are Zero Waste Ambassadors still helping with sorting in lunch room?
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*Observe student flow through sorting station
Are students following correct sorting order (starting with container #1)?
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Are students being instructed and reminded to follow correct sorting order?
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Check In with Custodial Staff/Building Engineer

Are there any glitches/trouble-spots/concerns since launch?
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Have the issues been resolved? If not, what can be done to resolve them?
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How many bags are pulled each day in the:
Cafeteria: _____________________
Kitchen: _____________________
Are enough bags available for the rest of the school year? ___________________________________________
Additional comments:
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Check in with Kitchen Staff

Are there any glitches/trouble-spots/concerns since launch?
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Have the issues been resolved? If not, what can be done to resolve them?
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Where are sorting bins located?

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For each sorting station:
How contaminated is the Recycling bin?
Highly contaminated (51-100%)
Moderately contaminated (16-50%)
Minimally contaminated (<15%)
Not contaminated

How contaminated is the Compost bin?

Highly contaminated (51-100%)
Moderately contaminated (16-50%)
Minimally contaminated (<15%)
Not contaminated

Additional comments:
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