Master Recycler Class Documents

NOTICE: Due to a combination of a low number of registrations and many people canceling their registrations, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Fall 2021 Master Recycler course. When a 2022 course is scheduled, registration will be available from our main Master Recycler webpage.

Syllabus

2021 class syllabus

2021 Class Materials

Please complete readings and reflections prior to each class. "Resources" are supplemental and optional. Presentations will be posted as they become available.

September 27 - Course Overview and Landfill

Reading: Chp 1: Solid Waste Overview
Reflection: Pages 15-16
Presentation: Coffin Butte Landfill

Sat, October 23 - Landfill and PRC Tour (attendance required)

While this tour is canceled, video tours are available from the 2020 virtual course:
- Watch the Landfill Tour
- Watch the Pacific Region Compost Facility (PRC) Tour

October 25 - Curbside Recycling Collection

Reading: Chp. 4 continued (link above)
Presentation: Recycling 101: What Goes in Curbside Recycling?
Resources: Full Service Guides

November 1 - Special Materials Recycling and Recycling Q&A

Reading: Chp 5: Closing the Loop
Reflection: Page 106
Presentation: Recycling at Republic Services Depots
Resource: First Alternative Co-op Recycling Center webpage
Resource: Albany-Corvallis Unusual Recyclable Directory
Resource: Oregon E-Cycles website
Resource: Oregon PaintCare website

November 6 - OSU Sustainability Tours (attendance required)

While this tour is canceled, video tours are available from the 2020 virtual course:
Presentation: OSU Sustainability Overview
Presentation: OSU Materials Management
Resource: OSU Sustainability Office website
Resource: Self-Guided OSU Sustainability Tour Brochure
Resource: Rain Water Resource Guide Brochure
Resource: Campus Recycling website

November 8 - Household Hazardous Waste

Reading: Chp 6: Hazardous Products in the Home
Reflection: Page 128
Presentation: Household Hazardous Waste
Handout: How to safely clean up a broken fluorescent light
Handout: Common household hazardous products
Resource: Hazardless Home Handbook
Resource: Natural Gardening booklet
Resource: Oregon DEQ's Household Hazardous Waste webpage
Resource: Albany-Corvallis Unusual Recyclable Directory

November 15 - Community Sustainability

Reading: Chp 7: Sustainability
Reflection: Page 151
Presentation: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition and Waste Prevention Action Team
Presentation: Event Recycling
Resource: How to Request Master Recyclers for an Event
Resource: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition website
Resource: Corvallis-Area ReUse Directory
Resource: Corvallis Sustainability Coalition Recycling Block Captain program

Reminder: No class Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving week).

November 29 - Pay Back Plans

Reading: Chp 8: Community Outreach
Reflection: Pages 159-160
Resource: Possible Payback Hours

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