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Recycling and Rubbish Collectors

ANZSCO 8996

Employed

3,400

Part-time share

25%

Female share

23%

Median weekly earnings

$1,462

Median age

39 yrs

Employment outlook

Declining

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Recycling and Rubbish Collectors collect household, commercial and industrial waste for recycling and disposal.

Riding on and in garbage and recycling trucks
Collecting rubbish and items for recycling from domestic, commercial and industrial premises
Loading rubbish and recycling into bins and garbage and recycling trucks
Unloading garbage and recycling trucks
May operate compacting equipment on garbage trucks
May supervise other garbage collectors

Share of workers by location

NSW

42.8%

QLD

20.1%

VIC

15.4%

5.7%

5.4%

4.7%

TAS

3.1%

ACT

2.7%

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Recycling and Rubbish Collectors.

Certificate III in Waste Management
CPP30719 · AQF 3 · 7 providers
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