Recyclable Materials Collector

Code: 53-7081.00

Also known as: Front Load Trash Truck Driver, Garbage Collector, Garbage Man, Recycle Driver, Rolloff Truck Driver, Sanitation Laborer, Swamper, Trash Collector, Truck Driver

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

Recyclable Materials Collector

Typical wages


10% $23,880
25% $30,180
Median $39,100
75% $51,530
90% $67,530
10% $11.48
25% $14.51
Median $18.8
75% $24.77
90% $32.47

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
133,600
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
145,400
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 18,200