Rather than conducting an unpleasant and unsafe “waste audit”, the collection of compostable organic materials (e.g. food) in separate dedicated bins is a much better option.

The following resource provides information on establishing a source separate collection system and will allow determination of the quantities of compostable organics produced on-site:

• Information Sheet No. 5: How much compostable material is produced?
  Available soon.

This information sheet is from the report 'Implementing an Organics Management System' that will be available soon.