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Associate Solid Waste Planner
Metro
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $76,835.20-$103,064.00
Location: Metro Regional Center, OR
Deadline: April 22, 2025, 11:59PM Pacific
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Metro's Waste Prevention and Environmental Services (WPES) department is looking for an Associate Solid Waste Planner to support and help implement strategies to improve garbage and recycling services within the region. This position will join a team of planners that develops, coordinates, and manages complex waste reduction projects and initiatives that support the goals and principles of the 2030 Regional Waste Plan and Regional System Facilities Plan. 

This position will play a key role in supporting program development, strategic planning, engagement, and evaluation efforts to advance a variety of regional priorities including improving business food waste prevention and recovery, garbage and recycling services for underserved communities, and reuse and repair opportunities. This position will also collaborate with internal team and external partners to support policies and programs that will result in a more equitable solid waste system.

Metro’s WPES department plans and oversees the region's garbage and recycling system – working with local communities, government, and industry partners to protect the environment, conserve resources, and ensure that our garbage and recycling system works for everyone. WPES is committed to leading with equity in everything we do. We are guided by the 2030 Regional Waste Plan, which is focused on advancing racial equity, reducing the environmental and health impacts of products, maintaining and improving our garbage and recycling system, and rectifying the historic and ongoing inequities of that system on communities of color and others in our region.

This position is ideal for a team-oriented person that is passionate about waste reduction, project management, and contributing to important public services. If you thrive in an environment that requires collaboration and partnership development with a broad range of stakeholders, this role is for you!

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.