recycling specialist
Code 2143.1.3
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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- hazardous waste storage
- circular economy
- waste management
- identify new recycling opportunities
- environmental legislation
Skills and competences
- update licenses
- coordinate shipments of recycling materials
- build business relationships
- develop recycling programs
- estudiar las oportunidades de subvención para el reciclaje
- train staff on recycling programs
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
- manage recycling program budget
- inspect recycling procedures
- maintain recycling records
- obtain relevant licenses
- follow recycling collection schedules
- monitor legislation developments
Transversal competences
- advise on waste management procedures
- carry out environmental audits
- promote environmental awareness
- oversee quality control
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