As a Recycling Specialist, you will need to master following:

• develop recycling programs
• inspect recycling procedures
• update licenses

More generally, a recycling specialist is also versed in:

• advise on waste management procedures
• build business relationships
• carry out environmental audits
• circular economy
• coordinate shipments of recycling materials
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
• environmental legislation
• follow recycling collection schedules
• hazardous waste storage
• identify new recycling opportunities
• maintain recycling records
• manage recycling program budget
• monitor legislation developments
• obtain relevant licenses
• oversee quality control
• promote environmental awareness
• research recycling grant opportunities
• train staff on recycling programs
• waste management

It also helps to know the following:

• analyse environmental data
• arrange equipment repairs
• educate on recycling regulations
• follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health
• train staff to reduce food waste
• conduct research on food waste prevention
• design indicators for food waste reduction
• develop food waste reduction strategies
• ensure equipment availability
• manage contracts
• manage health and safety standards
• operate recycling processing equipment
• recruit employees
• use different communication channels