Description
Direct municipal or private recycling programs, overseeing curbside and drop-off operations, staff, budgets, compliance, and vendor partnerships to meet diversion and service goals.
- • Oversee curbside and drop-off operations to meet service, safety, and ordinance requirements.
- • Lead and develop recycling staff, contractors, and volunteers.
- • Approve route plans and staffing assignments for drivers and technicians.
- • Set and optimize collection schedules to improve service and efficiency.
- • Manage outbound shipments and processing agreements with brokers and facilities.
- • Develop and manage operating and capital budgets.
- • Design and update recycling and related waste management programs.
- • Set diversion targets and recycling plans aligned with organizational goals and resources.
- • Oversee grant-funded projects and ensure timely reporting and compliance.
- • Coordinate investigations of recycling or solid waste ordinance violations with enforcement staff.
- • Represent the program to the public and deliver presentations and outreach on recycling best practices.
- • Negotiate and manage contracts with haulers, processors, and vendors.
- • Ensure equipment, vehicles, and facilities are properly maintained and safely operated.
- • Oversee processing operations, throughput, and quality control.
- • Plan and evaluate marketing and education campaigns to increase participation and reduce contamination.
- • Lead grant identification and applications to expand recycling programs.
- • Direct material flow, storage, and staging to prevent bottlenecks.
- • Evaluate new material streams, technologies, and partnerships for recovery.
- • Conduct facility audits to verify safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- • Establish performance dashboards and ensure accurate material tracking and reporting.
- • Approve shipping documentation and customer records for accuracy and compliance.
- • Set training standards and deliver or arrange training on safety, operations, and customer service.
- • Review service demand and allocate resources to meet customer and community needs.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
