Master Recycler Volunteer Training Program

Confused about Recycling? Passionate about Zero Waste? Ready to share what you learn? Join your fellow residents for seven evening classes and two Saturday morning field trips where you will learn about the 6 R's of Discard Management- REFUSE, RETHINK, REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE and ROT. Participants agree to miss no more than 1 class and to complete 20 hours of volunteer community service within the City of Santa Cruz over the course of 12 months. Volunteer opportunities include staffing an outreach table at the Earth Day Santa Cruz Celebration, weekly Downtown and West side Farmers Markets, and special events. You will learn up to date information from Industry experts and gain the tools to educate and empower friends, neighbors, schools, and businesses to Waste Less and Recycle Right!