961-Refuse workers

Job Title ( International classification ): 
Refuse workers
ISCO Code: 
961
Job Description: 
Refuse workers collect, process and recycle garbage from buildings, yards, streets and other public places, or keep streets and other public places clean.
Tasks: 

Main Tasks include -

  • collecting, loading and unloading garbage
  • sweeping streets, parks and other public places
  • sorting and recycling garbage such as paper, glass, plastic or aluminum.
Inclusions: 

Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

9611 Garbage and recycling collectors
9612 Refuse sorters
9613 Sweepers and related labourers