How much does a Refuse Collector make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Refuse Collector in the United States is $14 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $12 and $16. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Refuse Collector Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Refuse Collector Salary $11 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Refuse Collector Salary $12 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Refuse Collector Salary $14 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Refuse Collector Salary $16 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Refuse Collector Salary $18 US March 26, 2024
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Ally Waste Services - Knoxville , TN
Job Description Job Description Trash Collector Ally Waste Services is currently hiring for a part-time Trash Collector to join our team! This trash valet position works part-time starting at 8 pm and earns a competitive wage of $70 per night (not hourly) depending on location. We are industry leaders and believe that hard work can also be fun. In addition to industry-leading pay and our inspiring culture, we offer our Trash Collector the following benefits and perks: Immediate openings No experience required Part-time schedule Night shifts All major holidays off So, now that you've learned the who, what, where, and why, you may be wondering HOW? It's easy! Just fill out our initial mobile-friendly online application. We hope to meet you soon! OUR IDEAL TRASH COLLECTOR Respectful - respects those in the community, property, and our business Thorough - doesn't cut corners Self-motivated - able to work independently Pride in your work - desire to ensure customer satisfaction If these ide
- 1 day ago
PeopleReady - Manassas , VA
Job Description Refuse Collector PeopleReady of Manassas, VA is now hiring Refuse Collectors! Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from: The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want. Next-day pay* for many of our open positions. The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash. The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Pay Rate: The pay rate for this job is $14.50 / hour What you'll be doing as a Refuse Collector: Sort materials into appropriate containers for recycling Deposit recoverable materials into chutes and place materials on conveyor belts Operate balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales Clean and maintain recycling yard equipment Remove chemicals from discarded appliances Load items onto trucks for shipping to other processing facilities Available shifts: Shift Timings: All Ava
- 1 day ago
City of Goose Creek - Goose Creek , SC
JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the removal of household refuse and debris in the City. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Responsible for placing refuse in the collection vehicle manually. Removes household refuse from residences. Removes yard debris from residences. Removes metal or white goods (bulky items) from residences. Assists driver with routine maintenance and cleaning of vehicles and tools to include pressure washing and sanitizing. Cleans the tool shed. Removes dead animals. Ensures trash roll carts are placed off the street in a neat and tidy manner. Serves as back up to co-workers. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or equivalent. One-year experience as a Refuse Collector preferred. Experience in a Sanitation department is desirable. Any combination of education and experience totaling one year may be considered. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of truck operation, to include the moving parts and operation of the tippers
- 1 day ago
City of Little Rock (AR) - Little Rock , AR
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening. Job Objective: To perform various general or manual labor duties for the City of Little Rock PT Custodial Worker I: Starting hourly rate $13.00 Cleaning rest rooms, meeting rooms, and public spaces. Sweeps floors, dusts baseboards, cleans windows and perform other light custodial and housekeeping tasks. Empties and replaces plastic liners in wastebaskets and recycle bins. Maintains an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; notifies supervisor of supplies needed. PT Refuse Collector: Starting hourly rate $11.75 Empties contents of trash containers and lifts disposable containers into the sanitation truck. Operates a packer mechanism to compact collected refuse. Operates a dumping mechanism to remove refuse from the sanitation truck at the City Landfill. Washes and cleans the sanitation truck on assigned day. Provides directions to truck drivers by signa
- 1 day ago
PeopleReady - Norcross , GA
Job Description Refuse Collector PeopleReady of Norcross, GA is now hiring Refuse Collector! Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from: The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want. Next-day pay* for many of our open positions. The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash. The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Pay Rate: The pay rate for this job is $16 / hour What you'll be doing as a Refuse Collector: Riding on the back of garbage collection truck collecting solid waste on a designated route. Directing driver when pulling out in traffic and backing up, and directing incoming vehicles to dumping area at solid waste disposal facilities. Knowledge of standardized work routines used for manual tasks and operation of collection vehicles in solid waste operations. Checking operating and safety conditions
- 2 days ago
PeopleReady - Hyattsville , MD
Job Description Waste Collector PeopleReady of Hyattsville, MD is now hiring Waste Collectors! Apply today and you could start as soon as tomorrow. As a PeopleReady associate you'll benefit from: The freedom to work where you want, when you want and as often as you want. Next-day pay* for many of our open positions. The ability to choose long-term positions for steady work or short-term positions if you just want some extra cash. The ability to sign up for jobs right from our mobile app, JobStack! Pay Rate: The pay rate for this job is $15 / hour What you'll be doing as a Waste Collector: Riding on the back of garbage or recycling collection truck and collecting solid waste on a designated route Directing driver when pulling out in traffic and backing up, and directing incoming vehicles to dumping area at solid waste disposal facilities Knowledge of standardized work routines used for manual tasks and operation of collection vehicles in solid waste operations Checking operating and saf
- 2 days ago

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  1. This Job:

    Refuse Collector

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Food Services Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    Associate's Degree

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