Waste Pickup and Disposal SOP

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Waste Pickup and Disposal

1. Purpose:

This SOP outlines the procedure for the proper handling and disposal of waste products, ensuring compliance with company policies.

2. Scope:

This procedure applies to all retail store specialists responsible for handling waste products at any Haven store locations.

3. Responsibilities:

• Retail Store Specialists: Responsible for dropping products from Blaze and placing them into designated waste bins.

• Distribution Center (DC) Driver: Responsible for collecting waste bins from each Haven location on a weekly basis.

• DC Personnel: Responsible for the secure destruction of waste products at the DC.

4. Procedure:

4.1. Product Removal from Blaze:

• When a product is deemed waste (e.g., display drops, damaged/defective, expired, exchange), the designated retail store specialist will:

• Access Blaze.

• Click the "Inventory" tab, then click "Inventory Reconciliation."

• Select the correct "Inventory Type" and "Category."

• Ensure the "METRC Adjustment" is set to "Adjust by Difference."

• Locate the item to be dropped.

• Adjust the "Actual Inventory" to reflect the removal of the waste product.

• Click "Submit Report."

• In the pop-up window, select the correct corresponding "Reason" & "METRC Reason" and leave a note explaining why the product is being dropped.

4.2. Placement of Product into Waste Bin:

• After dropping the product from Blaze, the retail store specialist will:

• Place the product into the designated waste bin.

• Ensure the waste bin is clearly labeled "Waste."

4.3. Weekly Waste Bin Collection by DC Driver:

• On the designated weekly pickup day, the DC driver will:

• Arrive at Haven location.

• Locate the designated waste bin(s).

• Switch out the waste bin with an empty waste bin.

• Load the full waste bin onto the delivery van.

• Transport waste to DC.

• Record the collection of the Waste from the corresponding Haven Location.

4.4. Waste Destruction at the DC:

• Upon arrival at the DC, designated DC personnel will:

• Unload the waste bins from the delivery van.

• Transport waste to the designated destruction area.

• Destroy waste using the DC's waste destroying method.

• Dispose of waste.

5. Definitions:

• Blaze: The POS system for retail.

• DC: Distribution Center.

• Waste Product: Any product deemed unusable or unsuitable for sale or distribution.

6. Safety Precautions:

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling waste products.

• Follow proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries.

• Handle potentially hazardous waste products according to safety guidelines.

• Ensure that all waste is stored in containers that are in good condition.

7. Record Keeping:

• Maintain records of waste disposal, including inventory adjustments in Blaze, waste collection logs, and destruction records.

8. Review and Revision:

• This SOP will be reviewed and updated annually or as needed to reflect changes in company policy or regulations.