Jackson County Master Recyclers - What do Master Recyclers do?

What do Master Recyclers do?

The Jackson County Master Recycler program educates citizen volunteers to serve as solid waste ambassadors in Jackson County during a 11-week training course in Spring. To graduate as Master Recyclers, each participant is required to invest at least 40 hours of volunteer service.

Master Recyclers contribute more than 1,400 hours of service each year towards waste reduction in Jackson County!

Here are some of the ways Master Recyclers earn service hours:

Community Events Recycling: Master Recycler volunteers team up to support Jackson County SMARTWorks’ recycling efforts at community events, such as Pear Blossom Festival, Talent Harvest Festival, Jackson County Fair, Eagle Point July 4th and Rogue Valley Earth Day. In 2011, Master Recyclers staffed over 35 community events, facilitating the recycling of plastic water bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard and other materials.
Special Solid-Waste Events: In partnership with local waste haulers, Master Recyclers helped to host special solid waste events, like the Jackson County Plastic Round-up, where in 2011, volunteers helped to direct 30 tons of plastic “waste” to be recycled!
Skills and Talents: Master Recyclers share personal and professional skills in a wide variety of ways, including construction, sewing, graphic design, editing, hospitality, painting, welding, administrative support, event planning and much more.
Community Education and Outreach: Volunteers help to build awareness and implement waste diversion strategies in our community – in their homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, places of worship, clubs and organizations. Volunteers often staff display tables at events to distribute information, they post fliers in their community, and use word-of-mouth and e-communication to reach and teach others about creating less wasteful lifestyles.
Adopt-A-Schools: Volunteers partner with Jackson County SMARTWorks to provide long-term continuity to schools with existing recycling programs, as well as helping other schools to develop new recycling programs. Some volunteers are trained to lead classroom presentations and activities.


	What is a Master Recycler? Becoming a Master Recycler 2012 Online Application What do Master Recyclers do? FAQ News & Events ReSource Newsletter Partners Jackson County Recycling Partnership Jackson County SMARTWorks Contact Us MR Login		What do Master Recyclers do? The Jackson County Master Recycler program educates citizen volunteers to serve as solid waste ambassadors in Jackson County during a 11-week training course in Spring. To graduate as Master Recyclers, each participant is required to invest at least 40 hours of volunteer service. Master Recyclers contribute more than 1,400 hours of service each year towards waste reduction in Jackson County! Here are some of the ways Master Recyclers earn service hours: Community Events Recycling: Master Recycler volunteers team up to support Jackson County SMARTWorks’ recycling efforts at community events, such as Pear Blossom Festival, Talent Harvest Festival, Jackson County Fair, Eagle Point July 4th and Rogue Valley Earth Day. In 2011, Master Recyclers staffed over 35 community events, facilitating the recycling of plastic water bottles, aluminum cans, cardboard and other materials. Special Solid-Waste Events: In partnership with local waste haulers, Master Recyclers helped to host special solid waste events, like the Jackson County Plastic Round-up, where in 2011, volunteers helped to direct 30 tons of plastic “waste” to be recycled! Skills and Talents: Master Recyclers share personal and professional skills in a wide variety of ways, including construction, sewing, graphic design, editing, hospitality, painting, welding, administrative support, event planning and much more. Community Education and Outreach: Volunteers help to build awareness and implement waste diversion strategies in our community – in their homes, neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, places of worship, clubs and organizations. Volunteers often staff display tables at events to distribute information, they post fliers in their community, and use word-of-mouth and e-communication to reach and teach others about creating less wasteful lifestyles. Adopt-A-Schools: Volunteers partner with Jackson County SMARTWorks to provide long-term continuity to schools with existing recycling programs, as well as helping other schools to develop new recycling programs. Some volunteers are trained to lead classroom presentations and activities.