--- title: "Mobile Waste Logs" slug: "r365-red-app-waste-logs" description: "Overview of the Waste Logs screen in R365 mobile: log list, screen fields, and how waste logs feed theoretical usage in inventory variance reporting." updated: 2025-12-04T15:23:56Z published: 2025-12-04T15:23:56Z canonical: "docs.restaurant365.com/r365-red-app-waste-logs" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.restaurant365.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Mobile Waste Logs [Waste Logs](/doc/docs/waste-logs-overview-security) can be created and entered directly from the [R365 App](/doc/docs/r365-mobile-app). Users can view a listing of all 'In Progress', 'Complete', and 'Approved' waste logs from the 'Waste log' screen. When creating a new waste log, users can select a waste template for the selected location and easily navigate between items. --- ## Security **Waste log permissions are found in the permission tree as follows:** - Food - Waste Logs - View Waste Logs - View Waste Log Distributions - Edit Waste Log Each Amounts - Edit Waste Logs - Create Waste Logs - Complete Waste Logs - Unlock Waste Logs - Approve Waste Logs - Unapprove Waste Logs - Void Waste Logs - Unvoid Waste Logs - Delete Waste Logs These permissions can be added to [custom user roles](https://restaurant365.us.document360.io/doc/docs/custom-user-roles) or [individual users](https://restaurant365.us.document360.io/doc/docs/users-overview-and-security). The [Permission Access report](https://restaurant365.us.document360.io/doc/docs/generating-a-permissions-access-report) can be used to determine which user roles or users already have these permissions assigned. For more information, see [User Setup and Security](/doc/docs/user-setup-security-and-location-access). --- ## Navigation ****Navigation Menu**** 1. Select **More** from the bottom tab bar. 2. Select **Waste logs**. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-WV69897W.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A15Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a2C5Elz7UPodGQjlKjppS6mM3uIpczVmluLrd2Rxgd8%3D) --- ## Waste Log Screen The Waste Log screen is organized into three tabs. Each tab will display a list of waste logs based on their status: In progress, Completed, or Approved. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-GS8L5KKP.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A15Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a2C5Elz7UPodGQjlKjppS6mM3uIpczVmluLrd2Rxgd8%3D) | | Field | Description | | --- | --- | --- | | **1** | In progress | Tap to view all waste logs that have a status of 'In Progress.' These waste logs may still be missing information and can be edited as needed. | | **2** | Completed | Tap to view all waste logs that have been marked as 'Completed' and are still waiting for approval. These can be unlocked to return to ‘In Progress.' | | **3** | Approved | All waste logs that are in 'approved' status. | | **4** | Search | Filters the displayed list for waste logs whose waste log number or location contains the entered search term. | | **5** | Filter | Filters the displayed list by location or date range. > [!NOTE] > Filters added will only be applied to the tab in view. | | **6** | Waste Log Entry | Opens a waste log and displays waste log entries and the following information: - Waste log number - Location - Date of waste log ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-N4N7TTZ4.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A15Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a2C5Elz7UPodGQjlKjppS6mM3uIpczVmluLrd2Rxgd8%3D) | | **7** | Create button | Tap to create a new waste log. | --- ## New Waste Log Entry Users with the appropriate permissions can create and manage waste logs. Learn about [entering a waste log](/doc/docs/enter-a-waste-log-via-mobile). The **new waste log** **entry** form requires users to first complete ‘Step 1: Basic info’ before adding items to the log. > When a **waste template** is selected, the items from the template will be added to the entry. Once items are added, users can save or complete the waste log. *Click a section to expand for additional information and images.* ****Step 1/2: Basic info**** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-BD9YGFLR.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A15Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a2C5Elz7UPodGQjlKjppS6mM3uIpczVmluLrd2Rxgd8%3D) | | **Field** | **Description** | | --- | --- | --- | | **1** | Back button | Returns to the previous screen without saving the log. | | **2** | Template | The [waste template](/doc/docs/waste-templates) selector. If no template is selected, users will be prompted to add their items manually. | | **3** | Date | The date of the waste. The default date is 'today' or the date of entry. | | **4** | Location | The location of the waste entry. For users assigned to multiple locations, the default location is the default selection. | | **5** | Continue button | Progresses to ‘Step 2/2: Add items’. | ****Step 2/2**: **Add items**** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-YAC71WYM.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A15Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a2C5Elz7UPodGQjlKjppS6mM3uIpczVmluLrd2Rxgd8%3D) | | **Field** | **Description** | | --- | --- | --- | | **1** | Back button | Return to the previous screen. | | **2** | Edit | Tap to change the list to edit mode. This enables users to remove items from the log entry. | | **3** | Search | Filter the list for entered characters and keywords. | | **4** | Item Entry | Individual item to edit the quantity, change/add reasons, or add/edit a comment. | | **5** | Add Item + button | Tap to **add another item** to the waste log. When tapped, a new **Add item form** screen will open for users to complete. | | **6** | Save | Tap to **save** and close the waste log. | | **7** | Complete | Tap to mark the waste log entry as **complete**. | ****Add item form**** ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-KD042U4X.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A58%3A15Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A58%3A15Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=a2C5Elz7UPodGQjlKjppS6mM3uIpczVmluLrd2Rxgd8%3D) | | **Field** | **Description** | | --- | --- | --- | | **1** | Back button | Return to the previous screen. | | **2** | Barcode scanner | When barcode scanning is enabled, opens the device camera to add an item by barcode scanning. | | **3** | Select item | Item selector. The item being added to the waste log entry. | | **4** | Unit of measure | Unit of measure (UofM) of the item. | | **5** | Quantity | Number of units of the item added to the waste log. | | **6** | Each amt | Current cost of the item per unit. | | **7** | Total | Total cost based on quantity and each amt. | | **8** | Comment | Comments or notes added to the waste. | | **9** | Add item | Completes adding the item to the waste log. | --- ## Barcode Scanning for waste Logs Users can utilize barcode scanning to scan items onto new waste logs. Learn more about using [barcode scanning for waste logs](/doc/docs/r365-app-barcode-scanning-logs-and-transfers).