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Trash Collectors

Trash collectors collect garbage and transport it to dumps or landfills.

Trash collectors drive a regularly scheduled route for picking up materials. They gather trash and recyclables from homes, schools, and businesses.

Trash Collectors are in the Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources career cluster and the Environmental Service Systems pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median

$15.45 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   30.5%

Well above statewide average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Short-term on-the-job training (1 month or less) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Inspect trucks before operating to ensure safety.
  • Refuel trucks and check fluids, such as oil.
  • Transport garbage to dump and recyclables to processing centers.
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Job Title Examples:

 Front Load Trash Truck Driver,  Front Loader Residential Driver,  Garbage Collector 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.