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Master Recycler Program Do you want to:  Learn how to reduce your waste? Conserve natural resources? Motivate others to change their habits? Make a difference?  Download a brochure!      The Master Recycler Newsletter is a monthly publication that is sent to all Master Recyclers.  It contains lots of current information related to waste  reduction, recycling, green building, and other topics. Become a Master Recycler! After completing the training, participants undertake 30 hours of community "payback" through independent projects and outreach events. Over 600 people have participated in the program, volunteering more than 12,500 hours throughout Marion County. The following list is not comprehensive and many Master Recyclers develop their own "self-contained" projects. Create projects that focus on waste prevention and recycling at work, home, school, in their place of worship, and in the community. Educate the public on the hazards of and alternatives to common household chemicals at Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events. Speak to groups about recycling and reducing waste at home and work Distribe information at annual events. Volunteer to educate the community at Earth Day and other local events and festivals. Organize neighborhood cleanup events. Work with schools, scout groups, and others to help improve their recycling programs. Lead tours of the recycling center. Sign up to receive information  on the next Master Recycling class. What Master Recycler volunteers have done: Staffed information tables at: Earth Day Fair Marion County Fair  Home & Garden Shows Implemented recycling at their workplaces, including: Leslie Middle School, Salem Willamette University, Salem Trus Joist MacMillan, Stayton Initiated recycling programs at apartment buildings and schools. Educated the public about solid waste reduction at recycling depots and department stores.   The Master Recycler Course Curriculum Master Recycler training includes 40 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 when future Master Recycling classes are scheduled. To receive an application form or for more information, please contact: Environmental Services Marion County Public Works 5155 Silverton Road NE Salem, OR 97305 503-588-5169 x5991

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