Objective

To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic recycling area in compliance with Australian cleaning standards and workplace health and safety requirements.

Quick Reference

  • Facility Type: Industrial
  • Space: Recycling Area
  • Frequency: Daily
  • Responsible Role: Cleaning Team Member
  • Standard Code: ANCMF-AU-I-RA-03

Service Level

[“AS/NZS 3733:1995″,”ISO 14001:2015″,”EN 13549:2001″,”ISSA CIMS-GB”,”NEN 2075″]

Scope of Work

  • Remove rubbish and debris from the recycling area.
  • Sanitise all surfaces, including sorting tables and bins.
  • Sweep and mop floors to remove dust and spills.
  • Wipe down walls and equipment to prevent dust accumulation.
  • Ensure all rubbish bins are emptied and cleaned.
  • Use colour-coded cleaning systems to prevent cross-contamination.

Method

  1. Begin by removing all visible rubbish and debris from the area and dispose of it in the designated rubbish bins.
  2. Use a broom to sweep the entire floor area, ensuring all dust and debris are collected.
  3. Prepare a mop and bucket with an appropriate cleaning solution and mop the floor, paying special attention to high-traffic areas.
  4. Wipe down all surfaces, including sorting tables and equipment, with a sanitising solution.
  5. Empty all rubbish bins, replace liners, and clean the bins with a disinfectant.
  6. Inspect the area for any remaining dirt or debris and repeat cleaning steps as necessary.

Equipment

  • Broom and dustpan
  • Mop and bucket
  • Sanitising solution
  • Colour-coded cleaning cloths
  • Rubbish bin liners
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Quality Criteria

Performance Level Criteria
Excellent All surfaces are visibly clean and sanitised; no dust or debris present; bins are empty and clean; no odours detected.
Good Surfaces are mostly clean with minor dust; bins are emptied and mostly clean; minimal odours present.
Pass Surfaces have some dust; bins are emptied but not fully clean; some odours present.
Fail Surfaces are visibly dirty; bins are full or dirty; strong odours present.

Documentation

  • Cleaning Checklist: Digital or paper checklist to verify completion of all cleaning tasks
  • Incident Reports: Documentation of any cleaning-related incidents, spills, or issues encountered
  • Maintenance Records: Record any maintenance needs identified during cleaning (for reporting to maintenance team)
  • Photos: Before and after photos as requested to document cleaning completion and quality