Recycling & Reclamation Workers
Prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances. Dismantle components of products such as appliances.
Salary Information
Salaries (all Recycling & Reclamation Workers)
Average: $37,660
10% earn $29,480 (or less)
10% earn $50,280 (or more)Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics - 2023 wage data
Job Title - Examples:
Bobcat Driver
Box Sorter
Recycle Center Technician (Recycle Center Tech)
Deconstruction & Decontamination Waste Operations Specialist (D&D Waste Operations Specialist)
Non-Ferrous Material Handler
Sort Line Worker
Sorter
Transfer Station Operator
