Recycling Officer

Background

A Recycling Officer manages waste recycling programmes and helps people and businesses recycle properly. They inspect recycling facilities, educate the public about what can be recycled, monitor waste streams, and work to increase recycling rates in their community. They might visit schools, organise collection schemes, or analyse data to improve recycling performance.

Similar Roles

Lessons to help you on this path

Environmental Sustainability and how you can help

Next Step Roles

Waste Management Supervisor→Environmental Compliance Officer→Sustainability Manager→Waste Strategy Coordinator

Publications

Waste Management WorldJournal of Cleaner Production

Books

The Zero Waste HandbookRubbish and RecyclingCradle to Cradle

Movies

Blue Planet IIThe True Cost

Key Figures

Bea JohnsonRob GreenfieldTristram StuartEllen MacArthur

Classification

SIC Code0, 0The Standard Industry Code

Dewey Reference333.31, 628.4For looking up books in your local library

Synonyms

Waste Recycling OfficerRecycling CoordinatorRecycling SpecialistWaste Reduction Officer

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026

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