Along with formal requirements one must possess certain skills to become a Waste Management Officer. Some of the skills required are:

1. ability to grasp complex and dynamic legislation,
2. ability to explain and monitor such legislation,
3. excellent communicative and oral skills,
4. good problem solving skill,
5. excellent analytical skills,
6. good decision making skill,
7. leadership and management qualities,
8. excellent organizational and administrative skill,
9. ability to understand the environment and the issues and
10. good IT skill.