Occupation

899935 Recycling or Waste Collector

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

899935 Recycling or Waste Collector

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

Compactor Drivers (Waste Collection) are excluded from this occupation. Compactor Drivers (Waste Collection) are included in Occupation 713131 Truck Driver (General).

Alternative title

  • Waste Removalist

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 5: AQF Certificate I, or compulsory secondary education

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 5: NZQF Level 1 qualification, or compulsory secondary education

Main tasks

  • 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