Garbage and recycling collectors

Definition

Garbage collectors collect and remove rubbish and items for recycling from buildings, yards, streets and other places. Tasks include - (a) collecting rubbish and recyclable materials and locating them into bins and garbage and recycling trucks; (b) riding on or in garbage and recycling trucks; (c) lifting garbage bins and emptying contents into trucks and larger containers; (d) unloading garbage and recycling trucks. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Dustman/woman - Recycling collector - Refuse collector Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Garbage truck driver - 8332 - Waste picker - 9612