Definition
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to work, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, on a variety of projects in which cans, bottles, newspapers and other solid waste materials are salvaged for reuse or yard waste and garbage are composted. Volunteers may be asked to serve as advocates for recycling in their neighborhoods, initiate business or residential recycling projects or recycling on campus, staff drop-off points where hazardous waste is collected and sorted, distribute recycling/composting bins, staff a recycling/composting booth at community fairs, make classroom presentations regarding the value of recycling or do other tasks that relate to establishing a community recycling program.
URL Name
PX-2100-7000
Third Level Code
PX-2100
Taxonomy Code
PX-2100.7000
Parent Code
PX-2100
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PX
Fourth Level Code
PX-2100-7000
Use References
Composting Volunteer Opportunities
Publication Status
Draft