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Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors

Collect garbage or recyclables from containers and put them into a truck.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Below the statewide median
$23.76 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Above statewide average
Growth rate:  11.9%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Inspect motor vehicles.
  • Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Operate packing or other material processing equipment.
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Job Title Examples:

Garbage Person
Sanitation Laborer
Rolloff Truck Driver

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $23.76
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors *

Area Low Median High
U S
$17.03 $21.79 $26.92
Minnesota
$18.87 $23.76 $29.86
Central Minnesota
$18.87 $20.45 $28.01
Northeast Minnesota
$17.19 $19.68 $24.19
Northwest Minnesota
$18.85 $24.14 $26.41
Southeast Minnesota
$18.22 $23.64 $26.62
Southwest Minnesota
$19.31 $23.93 $28.38
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$19.02 $24.36 $30

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1890 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Garbage and Recyclable Material Collectors most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in high demand.

 

Future Demand

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