Solid Waste

Title: Solid Waste & Recycling Manager Weekly Hours: 37.5 Hours / Week

Location:
Town Hall Bargaining Unit: Non-Union Department & Supervisor: Public Works, Business Manager Hiring Range: $37.09
- $45.74 Per Hour (DOQ) Summary The Town of Shrewsbury is seeking an analytical, proactive Solid Waste & Recycling Manager to lead our municipal solid waste and recycling operations. In this role, you will oversee vendor contracts, enterprise fund budgeting, rate modeling, and programs that reduce waste across the community. The Town was recently awarded a $2.7 million federal Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant, providing an exciting opportunity to expand our waste diversion efforts. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in managing all aspects of this grant, including the development and implementation of a new curbside food waste collection program, grant administration, budgeting, reporting, and regulatory compliance. We are looking for a collaborative, innovative problem-solver who can turn environmental data into actionable municipal policy, develop meaningful programs, and engage effectively with residents, municipal leadership, and regulatory agencies.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead contract creation, negotiations, and ongoing vendor relationships for municipal solid waste, recycling, specialized disposal services, and any other vendors.
• Manage the Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise budget, track revenues/expenditures, maintain the required funding split, and model PAYT and bulky waste rate adjustments to ensure a balanced budget.
• Supervise billing, accounts receivable, and inventory levels focusing on PAYT bags, alongside recycling carts and other program supplies to forecast and place annual orders as necessary.
• Compile and submit mandated annual reports (including MassDEP data on tonnage and diversion rates and EPA quarterly and annual reports) and pursue state and federal grants to fund zero-waste initiatives.
• Lead the design and launch of food waste-diversion programs across schools, municipal facilities, and neighborhoods; manage community outreach, collection events, website updates, and public notices.
• Present budgets, program data, and policy updates to the Select Board, Finance Committee, and Town Meetings; coordinate DPW staff and volunteers to support program operations.
• Performs other related duties and handles special projects as assigned. Skills & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Health, or a related field with one (1) to three (3) years of relevant industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Prior municipal government experience is preferred.
• Practical experience managing municipal solid waste, recycling, and composting programs, including vendor contracting, budgeting, and compliance with Commonwealth of Massachusetts waste regulations.
• Strong analytical ability to track program metrics, evaluate diversion rates, prepare official reports, and draw data-driven conclusions on program performance.
• Proven presentation and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with municipal boards, town departments, community groups, and the public.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and financial/ERP software (Munis preferred), with a high degree of accuracy in recordkeeping and financial data.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license and access to a registered motor vehicle. Work Hours & Benefits The Solid Waste & Recycling Manager works from the Public Works Office Suite on the second-floor in Town Hall. Standard work hours are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; Tuesdays from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM; and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with additional hours as needed. The Town of Shrewsbury offers a comprehensive benefits package featuring health insurance, a public pension system, generous paid time off (vacation and sick leave), professional development opportunities, and an extensive Employee Assistance Program. Additionally, Shrewsbury is one of the first municipalities in the Commonwealth to provide Paid Family & Medical Leave.

How to Apply
Join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering high-quality public works services to Shrewsbury residents. For more information about this opportunity, please review the full

job description
. When applying for this position a cover letter and resume may be sent via email to Lilianne Exinor, Human Resources Coordinator, at jobs@shrewsburyma.gov indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line. Initial review of applicants November 27, 2026. Open until filled.