Becoming a Recycling and Rubbish Collector in Queensland

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About this role

Recycling and Rubbish Collectors collect household, commercial and industrial waste for recycling and disposal.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Recycling and Rubbish Collector include:

  • riding on and in garbage and recycling trucks
  • collecting rubbish and items for recycling from domestic, commercial and industrial premises
  • loading rubbish and recycling into bins and garbage and recycling trucks
  • unloading garbage and recycling trucks
  • may operate compacting equipment on garbage trucks
  • may supervise other garbage collectors.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Recycling and Rubbish Collector

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  1. Certificate II in Driving Operations

    TLI21221

    • 6 months – 1 year
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Certificate IV in Environmentally Sustainable Management

    11130NAT

    • 6 months – 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Certificate III in Waste Management

    CPP30719

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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