Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
identify new recycling opportunitiesmonitor legislation developmentsinspect recycling procedurestrain staff on recycling programsensure compliance with waste legislative regulationsobtain relevant licensesfollow recycling collection schedulesmanage recycling program budgetbuild business relationshipsensure compliance with environmental legislationmaintain recycling recordscarry out environmental auditspromote environmental awarenessadvise on waste management proceduresoversee quality controlupdate licensescoordinate shipments of recycling materialsdevelop recycling programsconduct research on food waste preventionarrange equipment repairsfollow procedures to control substances hazardous to healthmanage health and safety standardsensure equipment availabilitytrain staff to reduce food wastemanage contractsoperate recycling processing equipmenteducate on recycling regulationsdesign indicators for food waste reductiondevelop food waste reduction strategiesrecruit employeesuse different communication channelsanalyse environmental data