PSOC Unit group 9612 — Refuse sorters

Refuse sorters identify, collect and sort discarded items suitable for recycling at dump sites and recycling enterprises or in buildings, streets and other public places. Their tasks include: a) searching through refuse and collecting items for recycling from dump sites, domestic, commercial and industrial premises or from public places such as streets; b) sorting cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, aluminium or other recyclable materials by type; c) placing recyclable items and materials in designated compartments and containers for storage or transportation; d) identifying and setting aside items of furniture, equipment, machinery, or components that are suitable for repair or re-use; e) transporting recyclable items by hand or using non-motorized vehicles; f) selling recyclable or reusable materials. Examples of the occupations classified here are: Magbobote, Recycling worker, Scrap merchant, Sorter (newspaper and other paper products), Waste picker Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Refuse collector - 9611, Street sweeper - 9613

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