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What is a recycling program manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
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Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a recycling program manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $37.25 an hour? That's $77,478 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.

What's a day at work look like for a recycling program manager?

Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.Meaghan Goodman Ph.D. LinkedIn profile

Program Director & Assistant Professor, Maryville University

A bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders can prepare you for three different tracks. First, it can prepare you to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). This is someone who works under a fully credential speech-language pathologist. Often times, they carryout intervention plans developed by a fully credentialed speech-language pathologist. If graduate school is on your horizon, a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders will prepare you for acceptance into a Speech-Language Pathology program, or an Audiology program. If you are not accepted into a graduate program right away, working as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) is a great way to get experience in the field!
ScoreRecycling Program ManagerUS Average
Salary
6.1

Avg. Salary $77,478

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
-

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.64%

Asian 7.11%

Black or African American 5.76%

Hispanic or Latino 9.41%

Unknown 4.54%

White 72.53%

Gender

female 39.13%

male 60.87%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Complexity level
1.8

Complexity level is simple

7 - challenging

Key steps to become a recycling program manager

  1. Explore recycling program manager education requirements

    Most common recycling program manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    69.2 %

    Diploma

    11.5 %

    Associate

    11.5 %

  2. Start to develop specific recycling program manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    EPA100.00%

  3. Research recycling program manager duties and responsibilities

    • Manage implementation of referrals, coordinate assignment of new physicians and create support network for transitioning patients during clinic closure.
    • Represent the logistics business division for all quality relate issues including process development for all ISO and Non-ISO certify warehouse locations.
    • Administer benefits enrollment, WC, FMLA and disability for employees.

  4. Apply for recycling program manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a recycling program manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average recycling program manager salary

The average recycling program manager salary in the United States is $77,478 per year or $37 per hour. Recycling program manager salaries range between $49,000 and $121,000 per year.

Average recycling program manager salary
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$37.25 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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