Recycling Officer

I. JOB SUMMARY

Main Topic: Environment and Society
Secondary Topic: Places and Regions 

Overview: Recycling officers are responsible for planning and managing waste reduction policies of local government. These roles are increasing in response to governmental initiatives targeting recycling in recent years. Promoting recycling to the local community through activities in local schools and liaising with local media; Complying with current policy in terms of environment legislation; Encouraging increased recycling in your area; Monitoring and reporting on the use of existing facilities; Managing collection and recycling facilities; Managing budgets and bidding for funding; Working with volunteers, overseeing their recruitment and training; Planning for development of future facilities and strategies; Collecting data and statistics to write reports; Advising local businesses on waste disposal and recycling. 

Geographers at work: Human Geographers, Environmental Geographers 

Recommended College Courses: Physical Geography, Environmental Management, Human Geography, Regional Geography 

Skills: Environmental Management 

Occupation Group: Green Jobs

Learn more about Recycling Officer from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Labor: https://www.bls.gov/green/greencareers.htm