Become a Master Recycler

• LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS
• SHARE WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS
• Save our natural resources  

 Please see Class Registration for more details.

General information about the program
The popular eight-week program consists of eight weeknight classes and two half-day Saturday field trips. A $50 course fee includes all materials.

The Master Recycler training provides instruction in topics such as waste prevention, recycling processes, alternatives to hazardous household products, composting and deconstruction and green building. Classes are taught by professionals from the public and private sector who are working on innovative solutions to environmental challenges.

Course graduates agree to volunteer 30 hours putting their skills to work to help others learn the three Rs: reduce the amount of natural resources used in the first place, reuse material and recycle what cannot be salvaged. Master Recyclers volunteer to staff information booths at community events, make presentations, and work on special projects in their neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces.

The next courses will be held in September/October 2010 in Clackamas County, and January/February 2011 in Multnomah County and April/May 2011 in Washington County.

Is the Master Recycler Program right for me?
The mission of the program is to create a volunteer pool of knowledgeable residents who can inspire others in their community to reduce waste in the home and work. Master Recyclers gain education from the experts, experience working in the field, and the satisfaction of having an impact on this important issue. You will also meet others who are excited about waste reduction and join a community of 960 Master Recyclers.

The mission of the program is not to offer a training program for sustainability or solid waste and recycling staff, nor is it a certification program for businesses. The best resource for a businesses seeking technical assistance and recognition in the metropolitan region is www.recycleatwork.org

Live in another part of Oregon? There are four other Master Recycler Programs in Oregon:

Douglas County Chris McCullough, (541)440-4350, 1036 SE Douglas #220, Roseburg OR 97470 

Jackson County Rhianna Simes, (541)776-7371, OSU Extension Service

Josephine County Britta Beckstead, (541)956-7185RCC Community Education, 3345 Redwood Hwy, Grants Pass OR 97527 

Klamath Falls Melissa Wilhelm, (541)591-0580, 500 Klamath Ave, Klamath Falls OR 97601

Lane County Kelly Bell (541)682-2059, Lane County Waste Management, 3100 E 17th Ave, Eugene OR 97403

Linn-Benton County Julie Jackson, (541)928-2551, 1214 SE Montgomery, Albany OR 97322

Marion County Bailey Payne,  (503)588-5169 ex 5991, Marion Co. Public Works Env. Serv. 5155 Silverton Rd, Salem OR 97305

Wasco, Sherman and Hood River Counties Cindy Brown, (541)506-2636, Hazardous Waste & Recycling 419 E Seventh, The Dalles OR 97058

Yamhill County Sherry Mathis, (503)434-7445, 525 NE 4th St, McMinville OR 97128