Trash and Recyclable Material Collectors
| What are the duties? | They collect trash and drop it off at dumps. Some empty cans by hand. Others use a lift to empty dumpsters and cans. Some pick up things that can be recycled. They take them to centers where it is sorted. |
| What are the wages? | $23.76 per hour on average |
| What training is needed? | Less than high school |
| Will there be jobs? | The outlook is Very Good |
| What are other jobs like this one? | Data not available |
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