BIG Recyclers

HELP

VOLUNTEER WITH US

We are always looking for likeminded people who wish to do something about glass entering the local waste streams and are SO glad you want to help make glass recycling more enjoyable, equitable and accessible.  A great way to support this endeavor is to volunteer at one of our spokes. We are currently on the winter schedule, which is every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month through March. Volunteering is from 9:45-12:15.

CLICK HERE to sign up for Walla Walla

CLICK HERE to sign up for Benton City

BIG Recyclers errs on the side of abundant caution so that’s why we require everyone to read and understand the established safety measures while volunteering on site.

  1. Must wear closed toed shoes.
  2.  Weather related protection: sunscreen, rain jacket, hat.
  3. Volunteer must be able to lift 50 lbs maximum on a repeated basis.
  4. Volunteer must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  5. Volunteer must be able to walk on various surface grades, including cement, crushed gravel and sandy conditions.
  6. Volunteer must have a good sense of humor, get along with others and knows how to have a bit of fun.

Areas where we need help:

Set Up and Breakdown

  • Helping to set up: Canopy/sandbag weights, folding chairs, folding table/weights, generator/scale, banner, place sandwich boards, water station,
  • Helping to breakdown: Canopy/sandbag weights, folding chairs, folding table/weights, generator/scale, take down banner, gather sandwich boards, empty water station, stores BIG equipment/cardboard, etc), sweeps area.

Customer Check In

  • Greet the customer.
  • Are they a Co Op Member? If so, find their name/business on the roster sheet.
  • Using Tipping Scale: Let them know we will be sorting through their drop off material to pull out anything that is not accepted (Pyrex, wine glasses, light bulbs, etc.) so they don’t get charged for that weight.
  • Friendly, helping attitude.

Weighing and Accepting Material

  • Must be able to lift repetitively maximum 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to use arms, hands and legs in a repetitive motion for long periods of time.
  • Must be focused and mindful of what is being dropped off.
  • Works directly with Customer Check In to record weights.

Dumping and Breaking Down

  • Breaks down loads into manageable weights.
  • Must be able to lift 25 lb boxes of glass and dump into the recycling container repeatedly.
  • Must be focused on lifting with the legs.
  • Mindful of your load limits.
  • Helps to breakdown cardboard boxes and place it into manageable stacks.

Glass Ambassadors – reach out to us to volunteer for these.

We are always in need of glass recycling ambassadors to help with:

  • Social Media/Marketing (website, Instagram, Facebook)
  • Spokesperson to spread the word to local organizations and business community leaders)
  • 2024-2025 Month long School Recycling Glass Drives
  • 2024 WW Farmer’s Market, Neighborhood Block Parties, Summer Wine Promotional events

Thanks again for your support of the project and wanting to do some community outreach. Through our educational efforts, the next generation will have the skill set to Recycle Right.