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Minor group 961
PSOC Minor group 961 — Refuse workers (2026)
Refuse workers collect, process and recycle garbage from buildings, yards, streets and other public places, or keep streets and other public places clean. Tasks usually include: collecting, loading and unloading garbage; sweeping streets, parks and other public places; sorting and recycling garbage such as paper, glass, plastic or aluminium.
Practical summary
What this code covers
Refuse workers collect, process and recycle garbage from buildings, yards, streets and other public places, or keep streets and other public places clean. Tasks usually include: collecting, loading and unloading garbage; sweeping streets, parks and other public places; sorting and recycling garbage such as paper, glass, plastic or aluminium.
Administrative context
Where this code is used
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Refuse workers and other elementary workers.
Selection note
How to choose it
Compare the nearby children: Garbage and recycling collectors, Refuse sorters, Sweepers and related laborers.
Nearby minor groups
FAQ
What does PSOC 961 cover?
Refuse workers collect, process and recycle garbage from buildings, yards, streets and other public places, or keep streets and other public places clean. Tasks usually include: collecting, loading and unloading garbage; sweeping streets, parks and other public places; sorting and recycling garbage such as paper, glass, plastic or aluminium.
Where is PSOC 961 used in practice?
Use this minor group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Refuse workers and other elementary workers.
How do I choose PSOC 961 over nearby options?
Compare the nearby children: Garbage and recycling collectors, Refuse sorters, Sweepers and related laborers.