Recycling Ambassador Program
Become a Recycling Ambassador to learn all things reduce, reuse and recycle and educate your community. You'll build skills needed to inspire other to reduce waste in Dakota County. Participants hear presentations from experts on waste reduction, recycling, composting and solid waste and go on field trips to relevant sites.
Mission
To bridge the gap between awareness and action by motivating people to reduce waste in their homes and workplaces.
Upcoming classes
The next Recycling Ambassador class will be on Thursdays, Sept.8-Oct. 11 from 6-8 p.m. Registration will be available in late summer.
Participant responsibilities
- Attend all classes. Field trips are optional but highly recommended.
- Volunteer 30 hours of community outreach.
Recycling Ambassadors will be notified of many volunteer opportunities.
Get help from a Recycling Ambassador
If you have a project or event that could use Recycling Ambassador volunteers, contact Rachel Kennedy at 952-891-7043.
Example volunteer opportunities include staffing informational booths at events, monitoring waste stations at festivals and giving presentations.
