Jackson County Recycling Partnership is now seeking residents of Jackson County to take part in the annual training course and volunteer service program. Participants gain a broad understanding of home waste prevention strategies, the local solid waste infrastructure, hazardous waste avoidance, composting, plastics, e-waste and much more.
The annual course offers and an extensive training manual, discussion-based classes, presentations from regional experts, and field trips to the regional landfill, waste-to-energy plant and composting facilities. Master Recyclers complete 30 service hours in their neighborhoods, workplaces and schools, and support countywide waste prevention projects over the course of a year. Every year since 2008 waste prevention ambassadors have been contributing more than 1,400 hours of service towards waste reduction.
Weekly classes will take place on Tuesday evenings, September 24 – October 29, 5:30–8:00 pm at the Rogue Disposal & Recycling HQ at One West Main in downtown Medford. The cost is $75 and need-based scholarships are available. Enroll online today to reserve your space www.jcmasterrecyclers.org. For more information, go to jcmasterrecyclers.org or call Jackson County Recycling Partnership at 541.494.5488.