Description
The Reuse Centre passionately champions sustainability by accepting donated items from Edmonton residents, free of charge, and thoughtfully redistributing them to organizations and individuals. This vital initiative achieves three key objectives: fostering a culture of reuse and highlighting its many benefits, facilitating the equitable distribution of resources back into the community, and significantly reducing landfill waste. By spearheading a circular economy, the Centre plays a crucial role in the Waste Services Branch's 25-year strategy, contributing directly to the ambitious goal of diverting 90% of waste from landfills.
Our Reuse Centre Attendants are instrumental in this mission, meticulously managing and organizing accepted items. They also cultivate an engaging public space where valuable items find new homes and the community is actively encouraged to embrace the educational components of our comprehensive waste management system.
What will you do?
Transfer donated items from the drop-off area to the 6000 sq ft store area
Review all donated materials for safety and cleanliness
Organize and display reuse, merchandising, and educational items in the retail store in an visually appealing manner that creates an inviting retail environment
Ensure that the store area is clean and free of hazards, including cleaning shelves and containers various times throughout the day
Suggest changes to floor layout and bin placement to improve efficiency and/or to reflect any program changes
Perform accurate data entry for the purpose of maintaining various records
Accept items from residents at the drop-off area
Screen out unacceptable materials, weigh, move, and sort large volumes of material on a continuous basis
Educate patrons on reuse alternatives and community initiatives
Assist with public programming at the facility or offsite if required
Answer inquiries and questions about the Reuse Centre and Waste Services in general
Ensure the drop off area and related storage areas are clean, safe and properly maintained for customers and staff
Respond to customer complaints and concerns
Build relationships with volunteers and assist them when needed
Answer phone calls and respond to emails received through the Reuse Centre email inbox
Assist customers with items they would like to take, weighing their items
Perform other related duties as required
Learn more about the Reuse Centre: https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/garbage_waste/reuse-centre
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