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Recycling Officer

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A recycling officer is responsible for environmental and waste reduction within a local authority. This is done through recycling schemes, with the recovery and re-use of a wide range of materials including glass, paper, cardboard, plastics, metals and textiles.

The Work

You could be:

Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:

Pay rates for recycling officers are usually around £20,000 to £28,000 a year, rising up to around £36,000 with more experience. Senior managers may earn up to £45,000 or more.

Conditions

Workforce Employment Status

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Getting In

Recycling officer's work within local authorities, community organisations or private waste management companies.

You can search for jobs on the local authority website www.myjobscotland.gov.uk under waste management.

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2022
646
3.1 %
RISE
2027
666
  United Kingdom
2022
8153
3.3 %
RISE
2027
8421

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What Does it Take?

You need to be:

You should have:

Training

Getting On

Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)
Tel: 01604 620426
E-mail: training@ciwm.co.uk
Website: http://www.ciwm.co.uk
Twitter: @CIWM

Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (WAMITAB)
Tel: 01604 231950
E-mail: info.admin@wamitab.org.uk
Website: http://www.wamitab.org.uk
Twitter: @WAMITAB

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