Master Recycler Program Information
Do you want to:
Learn how to reduce your waste?
Conserve natural resources?
Motivate others to change their habits?
Make a difference?
Applications for the Winter 2010 class are now available. Click here to download it.
If so, you should become a Master Recycler! Master Recyclers receive 30 hours of comprehensive training in all aspects of solid waste management, and then go out into the community and help others learn how to reduce, reuse, and recycle. What you do will vary according to program needs and your desires and availability. In addition to providing valuable service to the community, Master Recyclers have FUN!
Sign up to receive information on the next Master Recycling class.
What Master Recycler volunteers have done:
The Master Recycler Course Curriculum
Master Recycler training includes 27 hours of instruction: 8 evening classes, a composting workshop and two field trips to local solid waste and recycling sites. Classes are taught by local experts in solid waste from business and government and non profit sectors.
The comprehensive Master Recycler training includes:
Overview of solid waste in Marion County
Collection, transfer and disposal
The Recycling Process
What can be recycled
Source separation
How recyclables are collected
Processing
Manufacturing with recycled materials
Waste Reduction
Consumption
Packaging
How to get started
Home Composting
The life of a compost heap
Composting systems and bins
Compost uses
Food waste composting using vermiculture (worm bins)
Closing the Loop
Buying Recycled
Sources for Recycled Goods
Household Hazardous Waste
Master Recycler Community Outreach
Education and motivation
Developing your outreach plan
In summary, join the Master Recycler Program and you can help make our community a better one! Sign up today!
You can sign up online to receive information whenfuture Master Recycling classes are scheduled.To receive an application form or for more information, please contact:
Environmental ServicesMarion County Public Works5155 Silverton Road NESalem, OR 97305503-588-5169 x5991