Garbage collectors collect and remove rubbish and items for recycling from buildings, yards, streets and other places.
Skill level:
Unskilled
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- The majority of Garbage and recycling collectors earn a salary between $1,606 and $4,838 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Garbage and recycling collectors ranges from $1,606 to $3,608.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $1,674 and $3,905 per month.
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Tasks and duties
- Collecting rubbish and recyclable materials and locating them into bins and garbage and recycling trucks
- Riding on or in garbage and recycling trucks
- Lifting garbage bins and emptying contents into trucks and larger containers
- Unloading garbage and recycling trucks
