recycling specialist
Recycling specialists research recycling policies and legislation, and supervise implementation in an organisation to ensure that waste management occurs according to regulations. They perform inspections, provide recycling equipment, and supervise recycling workers. They also advise organisations on ways they can improve their waste management procedures.
Also called: recycling and waste reduction specialist, community recyling coordinator, department store recycling co-ordinator, recycling team supervisor, outlet centre recycling co-ordinator, waste recycling co-ordinator, recycling and reclamation co-ordinator, recycling manager
- 22
- essential skills
- 14
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- sustainability manager6 skills in common
- environmental programme coordinator5 skills in common
- hazardous waste inspector5 skills in common
- environmental engineer4 skills in common
- hazardous materials inspector4 skills in common
- industrial waste inspector4 skills in common
- waste treatment engineer4 skills in common
Essential skills
22- advise on waste management procedures
- build business relationships
- carry out environmental audits
- circular economy
- coordinate shipments of recycling materials
- develop recycling programs
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
- environmental legislation
- follow recycling collection schedules
- hazardous waste storage
- identify new recycling opportunities
- inspect recycling procedures
- maintain recycling records
- manage recycling program budget
- monitor legislation developments
- obtain relevant licenses
- oversee quality control
- promote environmental awareness
- train staff on recycling programs
- update licenses
- waste management
Optional skills
14- analyse environmental data
- arrange equipment repairs
- conduct research on food waste prevention
- design indicators for food waste reduction
- develop food waste reduction strategies
- educate on recycling regulations
- ensure equipment availability
- follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health
- manage contracts
- manage health and safety standards
- operate recycling processing equipment
- recruit employees
- train staff to reduce food waste
- use different communication channels
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