This staffer will be a member of Eco-Cycle’s leadership team of Department Directors and will lead Eco-Cycle’s compost strategies and work. Specific responsibilities include:

The Zero Waste Valet Associate is responsible for transporting recyclables, compostables and trash for concessions on the B concourse, and educating their staff about best practices in waste diversion. The ZWV Associate will also be responsible for communicating with the Program Manager, Program Director and DEN Airport Sustainability team about how concessions are performing, rates of contamination, and ideas for improvement and/or increased efficiencies for the program. ZWV Associates will weigh each waste stream from each concession and record that weight, along with any instances of contamination, using a specially designed software. This data will be used by Scraps and DEN to report on the impact of the pilot program and to generate progress reports for the concessions themselves. After weights are recorded, ZWV Associates will bring the waste to the proper disposal area (chute, compactor, toter, etc) throughout the concourse.

The Zero Waste Valet Manager is responsible for transporting recyclables, compostables, and trash for concessions on the B concourse, and educating their staff about best practices in waste diversion. The ZWV Manager will also be responsible for communicating with the Program Director, other Program Managers,  ZWV Associates, and DEN Airport Sustainability team about how concessions are performing, rates of contamination, and ideas for improvement and/or increased efficiencies for the program. ZWV Managers will weigh each waste stream from each concession and record that weight, along with any instances of contamination, using specially designed software. This data will be used by Scraps and DEN to report on the impact of the pilot program and to generate progress reports for the concessions themselves. After recording weights, ZWV Managers will bring the waste to the proper disposal area (chute, compactor, toter, etc) throughout the concourse. As the program evolves, we expect that ZWV Managers will reduce the amount of waste transportation and weighing they perform daily and step into a more managerial role for newly hired ZWV Associates. 

Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a 501(c)3, became the first U.S. Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for paper and packaging in 2022, and in less than a year was selected by California, Colorado, and Oregon to represent producers and meet the requirements of their laws. The organization is poised to deliver best-in-class compliance services, scale innovation, and build systems that help both companies and consumers waste less and recycle more in these states, and in other states that have passed or will pass EPR laws in the future. 

Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.

Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.

The Waste Diversion Unit in Colorado helps fund projects that reduce waste and boost the state's economy by overseeing contract monitoring and administration of all waste diversion grants. They support practices that protect the environment, create jobs, and improve public health. The areas of focus for the unit include funding projects, technical assistance, collaboration, and partnerships. The unit makes sure the waste diversion grant programs are running well and are in line with other department initiatives.

The US Composting Council Young Professionals Mentorship Program is an annual initiative designed to connect aspiring professionals with seasoned experts in the composting industry. 

DEN is looking for a sustainability professional who is excited at the prospect of supporting and improving our diverse and complex waste reduction and diversion programs. The successful candidate will be ready and able to get their “boots on the ground” at one of the busiest airports in the world with the ambitious goal of becoming the most sustainable airport in the world. 

As a Recycling Manager at the City of Fort Collins Streets Department, your primary responsibility will be to manage the Timberline Recycling Center and Hoffman Mill Crushing Facility.

The Timberline Recycling Center is a public recyclable drop-off center owned by the City of Fort Collins. It includes the unstaffed Everyday Recyclables Yard and staffed Hard-to-Recycle Materials Yard. Hoffman Mill is a crushing facility that processes concrete and asphalt aggregate, dirt and also conducts composting operations. This crew also maintains alleys, road shoulders, and coordinates mowing efforts. 

Onsite staffing and hauling at the Timberline Recycling Center are currently provided by a contractor, but transition is underway for the City to provide these services within the next year. Given that transition, this is a new position within the City, and will start off supporting and helping manage the in-house transition. 

The Manager position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Timberline Recycling Center and Hoffman Mill. This includes managing employees, volunteers, contractors, and some hands-on work. In addition to managing the day-to-day, this position manages the site budgets, engages in mid and long-term planning, tracks materials collected at the site, and engages in overall site management. It requires on-site work year-round as well as computer-based work. 

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RRS is seeking applications for a Full Time Analyst to work collaboratively with staff consultants and engineers on a variety of projects including zero waste planning, collection system management, data entry, and program best practices. Projects may include:

• feasibility studies;
• waste minimization plans; 
• waste characterization and waste reduction studies; 
• economic, technical and/or risk analysis; 
• stakeholder engagement processes; 
• resource management consulting services to provide guidance in support of resource-related data collection; 
• policy analysis and/or risk analysis; and 
• planning and support for the development, planning, facilitation, coordination, and documentation of and/or for waste reduction, circularity, or zero waste initiatives. 

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Sustainability Interns gain new skills in environmental sustainability while providing education and outreach in the Eagle Valley community. Interns will learn hands-on skills in fostering sustainable behaviors while also gaining valuable experience in how mountain communities, governments, and businesses are taking action and monitoring their environmental impacts.

Boulder County Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Zero Waste Program Manager.  A main objective for Boulder County is to reach Zero Waste, or darn near, by 2025. We are looking for an experienced individual to take the lead as a Zero Waste Program Manager. In this role, the Program Manager will direct activities and oversee the Public Works Resource Conservation Divisions programs related to sustainability, including composting, recycling, and zero waste. 

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The City of Pueblo opened the City's RecycleWorks in 2018 as a free recycling drop-off location for area residents.  Currently the recycle center accepts cardboard, newspaper, mixed papers, glass, metal, plastic, and other related recyclable materials.  Other recyclable materials are accepted for a minimal fee.

Wompost, which stands for Woman-Owned Composting, is a for-profit social enterprise. It is the only compost collection and delivery service based in Aurora, Colorado and services surrounding areas. Wompost provides a simple way to recycle biodegradable waste into compost. Just like curbside trash pickup, they collect food scraps, BPI certified compostable products, and yard waste from customers’ homes and businesses and bring back finished compost soil. They also provide easy and affordable drop-off sites throughout their service area and sell compost soil in bulk.

This is a full-time (32 hours), benefited position with Boulder County. Work hours will be Tuesday, from 7:30am - 3:00pm, and Wednesday through Saturday, from 7:45am - 4:15pm. The Hazardous Materials Specialist will work out of 1901 63rd St., Boulder, Colorado. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt (eligible for overtime). New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.
  
Hiring Salary Range:  $42,566.00 - $51,979.00 Annually 

The High Country Conservation Center (HC3) is a community non-profit organization that promotes resource conservation in Summit County, Colorado. Our vision is to create a healthy planet through local action. Programs include recycling and composting, climate action, energy and water conservation, and sustainable food production. HC3 engages residents, visitors and businesses in protecting our local environment.

Position: Spanish Speaking Restaurant Advisor
Project Name: City of Denver Transition to Reusable Service Ware
Project Dates: 10/10-4/30
Hourly Rate: $40/hour
Hour Allotment: 120-230 hours in total