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53-7081 Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors



Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 26030$24.67/hr$18.35/hr$22.81/hr$24.08/hr$28.70/hr$29.81/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ManufacturingN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services2,000$30.27/hr
Public Administration260$23.61/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State 40$21.61/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 50$24.25/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 60$29.96/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 80$28.46/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 80$25.32/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 90$27.96/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 100$25.62/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 110$29.56/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 140$26.34/hr9.0%
Southeast Minnesota 160$25.62/hr7.4%
Southwest Balance of State 160$29.52/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 220$23.60/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 230$27.55/hr7.3%
Northwest Minnesota 260$24.08/hr5.9%
Central Minnesota 340$30.05/hr9.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,100$31.63/hr4.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,330$31.60/hrN/A
Minnesota 2,260$30.02/hr5.6%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Light Truck Drivers 18,650$23.11/hr9.1%
Tree Trimmers and Pruners 140$33.26/hrN/A
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 38,530$29.76/hr5.8%


  • Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.
  • Organize schedules for refuse collection.
  • Fill out defective equipment reports.
  • Provide quotes for refuse collection contracts.
  • Make special pickups of recyclable materials, such as food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, or other electronic items.
  • Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
  • Sort items set out for recycling and throw materials into designated truck compartments.
  • Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems, such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted.
  • Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
  • Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.