Meet The Recycled Orchestra

Knowing what’s recyclable, what’s waste, and how to manage them both takes a team of trained people working together.

- Tracy Vonder Brink

Site engineers keep an eye on waste management facilities to make sure everything’s running correctly and to troubleshoot problems before they happen.

Amanda Jefferson has degrees in Biosystems Engineering from the University of Kentucky. She spent two years working as an energy specialist at a company that helps schools and communities conserve energy. Now she uses her skills and experience as a site engineer at Rumpke Waste and Recycling in Cincinnati, Ohio.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING AS A CAREER?

Growing up, I always enjoyed being outside and had an interest in the environment. I wanted to do something that would make a difference, so pursuing a career involving something I love—the environment—was a perfect solution. Environmental engineering allows me to find creative solutions and strive to improve current environmental practices. _______________