Refuse sorters identify, collect and sort discarded items suitable for recycling at dump sites and recycling enterprises or in buildings, streets and other public places.
Skill level:
Unskilled
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- The majority of Refuse sorters earn a salary between $1,606 and $4,838 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Refuse sorters ranges from $1,606 to $3,608.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $1,674 and $3,905 per month.
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Tasks and duties
- Searching through refuse and collecting items for recycling from dump sites, domestic, commercial and industrial premises or from public places such as streets
- Sorting cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, aluminium or other recyclable materials by type
- Placing recyclable items and materials in designated compartments and containers for storage or transportation
- Identifying and setting aside items of furniture, equipment, machinery, or components that are suitable for repair or re-use
- Transporting recyclable items by hand or using non-motorized vehicles
- Selling recyclable or reusable materials
