A waste audit should track which elements to help control costs?

• A. Employee schedules and breaks
• B. Supplier delivery times
• C. Customer feedback and complaints
• D. Type and amount of waste, reason, disposal method and cost

Answer: (D)

A waste audit is about quantifying and analyzing what is being wasted to control costs. The most informative data to collect are the type and amount of waste, the reason waste occurred, how it is disposed of, and the cost associated with that disposal. This combination lets you calculate waste-related costs, see which waste streams are driving expenses, and identify where to intervene—whether through better portion control, improved storage, supplier changes, or changes in preparation methods. The other options don’t provide the essential data on waste quantities, composition, and disposal costs, so they don’t directly support cost control through a waste-focused analysis.