Careers in Your Community

A career in trash and recycling is often dirty, exhausting, and overlooked by many career seekers, but those who enjoy working hard and spending time outside might find this to be a rewarding career path to follow. This engaging guide allows readers to explore entry-level jobs in both trash and recycling, including collectors or drivers, landfill workers, recycling sorters, and more. It covers duties, required skills and education, and advancement possible in both fields, including positions in both management and science and technology to give readers the tools to turn a job into a career.