Recycling Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Recycling Officer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Working with the media and the general public
  • Visiting locally based recycling centres, companies, schools and community organisations
  • Promoting recycling via publications, talks and workshops
  • Managing community recycling initiatives
  • Managing contractors
  • Monitoring facilities
  • Developing policies
  • Maintaining budgets
  • Keeping statistical records
  • Preparing reports, plans, publicity materials and displays.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Recycling Officer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Recycling Officer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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