Recycling Volunteer Program

Goals

To help "professionalize" the recycling area, inspiring volunteers to be more invested in the recycling program. Provide consistent training for first time volunteers.

Training Outline

Information that should be made available to volunteers that are working in the recycling area.

• Safety Basics
  • Eye protection: must be worn at all times while the recycling area.
  • Gloves: should be worn at all times when working in recycling area.
  • Wash hands after shift, or if taking a break.
  • First aid kits: small kit attached to wall behind the recycling workbench.
  • Fire extinguisher: location
  • Exits: location, what to do in event of an emergency.
• Basic Housekeeping Tasks
  • aisles cleared
  • sweep floor
  • check that incoming piles are stacked properly
  • clean work station at end of shift
• Tool Orientation
  • Tool kit contents
  • Proper use of tools
  • Powered screwgun orientation
• Where Stuff Goes
  • Active Gaylords (basic recycling): CORDS/PLASTIC/MOTORS & DRIVES/WIRE/STEEL
  • Level 2 recycling (incoming): POWER SUPPLIES/UPS
  • Advanced recycling (incoming) HARD DRIVES/CB & MB/NETWORK
• Basic Deconstruction Techniques
  • System Deconstruction
• Level 2 Recycling Techniques
  • Power Supply Deconstruction
  • UPS Deconstruction
  • Printer Deconstruction
• Advanced Recycling
  • Hard Drive Deconstruction
  • Ciruit Board Prep
  • Motherboard Prep
  • Network Gear Deconstruction
  • 5.25" Floppy Drive Deconstruction
  • Aluminum Sorting
• Low Impact Recycling (Designed for those with mobility issues)
  • Floppy Deconstruction
  • Tape Media Deconstruction

Safety and Tool Kits

Each volunteer will receive a "kit" at the beginning of their shift, and return it at the end of their shift.

Safety Kit Contents

• gloves
• eye protection
• smock

Volunteer Rewards

• FG Leather Man?
• FG smock/lab coat?