2012 Master Recycler Spring Training Course-Applications Due Feb 3

Master Recycler Spring 2012 Training Course
Now accepting applications; deadline February 3, 2012

Jackson County Recycling Partnership invites residents and business representatives to become Master Recyclers, gaining a broad understanding of waste prevention, recycling, the local solid waste infrastructure, hazardous waste avoidance, and composting. Join a training course that offers an extensive training manual, discussion-based classes, presentations from local and regional experts and field trips to relevant sites, including the regional landfill, waste-to-energy plant, composting facility and waste water treatment plant.

Master Recyclers are required to give 40 service hours to support and expand local waste diversion programs and projects. Weekly classes will take place on Wednesday evenings, March 7– May 23, 5:30–8:30 pm at the Jackson Co. Expo Mace Building. Applications are online at www.jcrecycle.org.