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Solid Waste & Recycling Manager
Washington County, Oregon, Solid Waste & Recycling Division
Position Type: Full-time, flexible/hybrid
Salary: $110,215.08 - $133,929.84
Location: Hillsboro, OR
Deadline: Open until filled, but iinitial application screening will start the week of May 11, 2025
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The Solid Waste & Recycling (SW&R) Division within Washington County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking an innovative and experienced leader to manage the Solid Waste & Recycling division. In this role, you will apply a visionary mindset backed by your leadership skills to manage and successfully operate the division. This division is responsible for managing and enforcing private-sector service providers for collection, storage, transfer, and disposal of solid waste in a franchised system, as well as enforcement of the County's nuisance and noise ordinances in the unincorporated area.

You will also utilize your extensive knowledge and experience working with materials management and recycling processes, regulations, policies and best practices to lead the County’s implementation of the statewide Extended Producer Responsibility program. Additionally, you will be an advocate for the Solid Waste & Recycling division, while also supporting the priorities and strategic initiatives of the larger HHS department as a member of the HHS leadership team.

Recycle Corps Intern
WM
Position Type: Full-time paid internship
Hourly Rate: $23/hour (approx. 32-40 hours/week)
Location: Kirkland, WA
Dates: June 16- August 15, 2025
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The WM Recycle Corps intern program is a nine-week internship focused on the latest strategies in engaging residents and businesses in waste reduction and recycling behavior change. The internship is designed to provide a group of responsible college students and recent graduates with experience as recycling educators. 

This position provides an opportunity to work with communities across the Puget Sound. Interns will be out in the field engaging with local businesses and attending community festivals to educate on recycling right. We are seeking a diverse group of applicants from all backgrounds to best connect with the businesses and residents of this region.