961 Refuse Workers
Refuse workers collect, process and recycle garbage from buildings, yards, streets and other public places, or keep streets and other public places clean. Tasks performed 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. 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.
Where 961 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
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Subcategories of 961 Refuse Workers
- 9611Garbage and Recycling Collectors
Garbage collectors collect and remove rubbish and items for recycling from buildings, yards, streets and other places. Tasks include - (a) collecting rubbish and recyclable materials and locating them into bins and garbage and recycling trucks; (b) riding on or in garbage and recycling trucks; (c) lifting garbage bins and emptying contents into trucks and larger containers; (d) unloading garbage and recycling trucks. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Dustman/woman - Recycling collector - Refuse collector Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Garbage truck driver - 8332 - Waste picker - 9612.
- 9612Refuse 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. 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: - Recycling worker - Scrap merchant - Waste picker Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Refuse collector - 9611 - Street sweeper - 9613.
- 9613Sweepers and Related Labourers
Sweepers and related labourers sweep and clean streets, parks, airports, stations and other public places. Tasks include - (a) sweeping streets, parks, airports, stations and similar public places; (b) shovelling snow; (c) beating dust out of carpets by using a carpet-beater; (d) cleaning rubbish, leaves and snow from driveways and grounds. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Park sweeper - Street sweeper.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 961?
- ISCO-08 961 is "Refuse Workers". Refuse workers collect, process and recycle garbage from buildings, yards, streets and other public places, or keep streets and other public places clean. Tasks performed 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. 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.
- What does ISCO-08 961 include?
- 961 Refuse Workers contains 3 direct subcategories: 9611 Garbage and Recycling Collectors; 9612 Refuse Sorters; 9613 Sweepers and Related Labourers.
- What is the parent category of 961?
- 961 Refuse Workers sits under 961 Refuse Workers in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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