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Spreadsheet Version of the Managing and Transforming Waste Streams Tool

As an alternative to using the online tool, you can download the  and use it on your computer.

To Select Multiple Terms in Dropdown Menus

  • In the Header of a particular column, click on the small box with an Arrow in it to display the drop down menu.
  • Once in the drop down menu, below the Search feature you will see a list of terms used in at least one row in the column, preceded by check boxes.
  • Uncheck the box(es) for a term(s) in rows that you do not want to be displayed in the table.
  • Alternatively, uncheck the “Select All” box and re-check boxes for terms in rows that you would like to display. 

To Hide Rows or Columns

  • Select a cell in the row or column you would like to hide
  • Click on “Format” 
  • Under “Visibility”, click on the option “Hide Rows” or “Hide Columns” 
  • To undo this change, click on “Unhide Rows” or “Unhide Columns” 

Managing and Transforming Waste Streams – A Tool for Communities

  • About the Tool
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Last updated on March 12, 2026
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