A brief overview of the qualifications and work experience generally required for those hoping to move into the field of waste management.
Qualifications
Work experience
Employers tend to look for pre-entry experience, which can be paid or unpaid. Volunteering on environmental or recycling projects can allow you to build up contacts and get your name known.
If you are currently studying, choosing a dissertation linked to waste management could help your application stand out.
For experience you could contact your local council to see if they offer any work experience opportunities.