Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00563
Can alternative approaches be used to reconcile waste records for Part II of a Waste Contractor audit?

Yes, alternative approaches may be used to demonstrate compliance with Part II of the Construction & Demolition Waste Reporting Criteria, provided the reconciliation is consistent, traceable and auditable.

This may include:

  • Using volume instead of weight: Where reliable weight records are unavailable, corresponding waste contractor and downstream records may be reconciled using volume, provided the measurement basis is consistent. Where reliable weight records are available, weight should be used.
  • Reconciling consolidated waste: Where waste from multiple projects is consolidated before being sent to downstream facilities, the consolidated waste stream may be reconciled against corresponding downstream records, provided the material pathway remains traceable.

The auditor must be able to trace the waste through to the relevant downstream records. Any material held at the beginning or end of the reconciliation period must also be accounted for.





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