Trash Collectors Trash Collectors Trash collectors load garbage and items that can be recycled into garbage trucks. Trash collectors drive a regularly scheduled route for picking up materials. They gather trash and recyclables from homes, schools, and businesses. Trash collectors may lift and empty garbage cans by hand or use a lift that picks up and empties dumpsters. They unload these materials at disposal or collection sites.
Some trash collectors work alone and drive the truck as well as pick up garbage.
Trash Collectors is in the Transportation Career Cluster. Frequently use arms and hands to reach for and handle garbage cans Occasionally lift objects that weigh over 100 pounds Work Setting Trash collectors work outdoors. Workers may be exposed to strong odors from garbage and loud noise of hydraulic machinery. Trash collectors work in all types of weather, including rain and snow. Work schedules include early morning and evening hours.