Become a Recycling Ambassador and help inspire your community to reduce waste. Recycling Ambassadors take a six-week training program to learn more about environmental health, waste systems and recycling. Recycling Ambassadors agree to volunteer 20 hours annually to encourage others to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Workshop topics include:
Waste systems in Ramsey County.
Yard waste, food waste, and composting.
Climate change.
Environmental justice.
Household hazardous waste.
General recycling.
Get help from a Recycling Ambassador
If you have an event or project that could use Recycling Ambassador volunteers, contact Mariah Quick.
Example volunteer opportunities include hosting an informative booth at events, monitoring waste stations at fairs, and giving educational presentations.
Fall 2022 registration now open
Workshops are held every Tuesday from Sept. 13 - Oct. 18.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Workshops will take place virtually using Zoom.
Before registering, make sure you have access to a webcam, microphone, and are available for all six workshops.
To register:
Use the form below to register for the Fall 2022 workshops.
Please take your time and answer all questions thoroughly.
There is limited capacity for this program. Applications will be processed in the order they are received.
Those who apply after the class is full may be placed on a waiting list and notified when the next course is scheduled.