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recycling specialist

Recycling specialists research recycling policies and legislation, and supervise implementation in an organisation to ensure that waste management occurs according to regulations.

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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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

hazardous waste storage environmental legislation circular economy waste management

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

coordinate shipments of recycling materials advise on waste management procedures oversee quality control train staff on recycling programs develop recycling programs follow recycling collection schedules monitor legislation developments ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations maintain recycling records inspect recycling procedures obtain relevant licenses identify new recycling opportunities update licenses ensure compliance with environmental legislation manage recycling program budget build business relationships promote environmental awareness carry out environmental audits

OPTIONALOptional competences

arrange equipment repairs use different communication channels manage contracts manage health and safety standards conduct research on food waste prevention follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health ensure equipment availability operate recycling processing equipment train staff to reduce food waste educate on recycling regulations recruit employees design indicators for food waste reduction develop food waste reduction strategies analyse environmental data

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)