Waste Management Officer Duties & Responsibilities

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

Aiming to meet waste reduction and recycling targets;
Dealing with enquiries and complaints from members of the public both in person and by phone or email;
Assisting with the development of information and promotional materials;
Consulting with residents, community groups, councillors, housing associations and traders' associations about waste management issues, identifying their requirements and providing appropriate solutions;
Overseeing waste management schemes, such as at landfill sites;
Supervising the transportation of waste to ensure that it takes place efficiently without contaminating air, land or water sources;
Developing research projects and contributing to the activities of national groups concerned with waste disposal.
Investigating and following up claims of the illegal dumping of waste and working with other waste regulation enforcement staff;
Collating statistics and compiling reports often to strict deadlines;
Assisting with the development, promotion and implementation of new waste disposal schemes;
Ensuring compliance with current legislation in the transportation, handling and disposal of waste;
Formulating and controlling the budget for waste disposal;
Monitoring the quality and performance of waste services, including contract management of external providers;

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

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