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A useful waste review answers a defined question with evidence: what is being discarded, what is being charged, or whether service capacity matches the site.
The facts behind the comparison
EPA Victoria distinguishes statutory environmental audits conducted by EPA-appointed auditors. A commercial waste or invoice review is not that statutory process. Source: EPA Victoria — Environmental audits.
What to compare
| Decision | Structured waste review | Continue current setup |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Define material, cost or service questions before starting. | Record why the existing setup remains appropriate. |
| Evidence | Use representative observations, invoices and agreements. | Keep routine records that could reveal a change. |
| Output | Require findings, assumptions and proposed actions. | Set triggers for review such as expansion or repeated overflow. |
| Decision | Compare implementation costs with evidenced benefits. | Reconsider when volumes, rules or operations change. |
Before you decide
- State the review’s scope and who will perform it.
- Choose representative trading periods rather than one unusual day.
- Separate measured quantities from estimates and supplier proposals.
- Trial changes and compare actual outcomes against the baseline.
What this comparison cannot tell you
No audit is guaranteed to identify savings, and no generic saving percentage is justified. If a statutory environmental audit is required, use the appropriate EPA process and appointed auditor.
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Sources
- EPA Victoria — Environmental audits. Who conducts an environmental audit. Checked 18 September 2026.