Well, I've only been at my internship about a week. I got to choose my own schedule so I am working 8-1 Monday-Thursday most weeks.
So far, I have been working on independent research projects. I am researching bulk trash pickup in different cities, and Reno, NV's pay-as-you-throw trash collection system. I have been going on a lot of different cities websites, particularly cities similar to Phoenix in size, climate, population, etc., and also getting in touch with some of the other city's employees.
I will be involved in more meetings in the coming days and weeks. Also, this week I have a tour of a transfer station scheduled, as well as a ride-a-long on a garbage truck! I will definitely report back about my tours and ride-a-longs. I will have at least one more ride-a-long next week, too.
I will spend a lot of time doing research and writing up reports or other deliverables, but I will also get to sit in on meetings and spend some time in the field, so I get a good balance of types of work.
Megan, as to the doing research ad writing up reports or other deliverables, it seems like very much like our job in DES~ (deliverables...is it from DES? lol) but I'm glad you could choose to do what you are interested in. The city and state are very different. Hope you have fun with the city! (I'm sure you will~)
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