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Recycling Or Rubbish Collector

OSCA 899935·ANZSCO 899611

Employed

2,700

Part-time share

31.3%

Female share

5%

Median age

46 yrs

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

Recycling Or Rubbish Collector is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

Courses linked to this job include Certificate III in Waste Management.

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About this career

Collects household, commercial and industrial waste for recycling or disposal.

What they typically do

  • Collects waste and recycling bins and containers from residential, commercial and industrial areas
  • Positions bins for collection and manually empties bins into waste collection trucks
  • Communicates with supervisors and team members to coordinate waste collection
  • Assists in transporting waste and recyclable materials to waste transfer stations, landfill sites and materials recovery facilities

Where they work

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Recycling Or Rubbish Collector.