- Co-ordinates the resources and activities relating to the procurement, collection, storage, processing and sale of scrap metal and related products.
- Keeps up to date with new legislation and liaises with appropriate regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with legislation regarding waste disposal and environmental services.
- Liaises with members of the local community to educate and promote the concept of recycling and appropriate waste management.
- Monitors levels of waste disposal, recycling and related environmental services, compiles statistics and produces reports.
- Manages and delegates tasks to staff and co-ordinates the maintenance and optimum utilisation of waste disposal and related equipment to provide an efficient service.
- Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements.