Will “Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

93% Chance of Automation

“Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.

This job is ranked #585 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

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Collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.

Tag garbage or recycling containers to inform customers of problems, such as excess garbage or inclusion of items that are not permitted.
Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.
Inspect trucks prior to beginning routes to ensure safe operating condition.
Fill out defective equipment reports.
Drive trucks, following established routes, through residential streets or alleys or through business or industrial areas.
Provide quotes for refuse collection contracts.
Sort items set out for recycling and throw materials into designated truck compartments.
Organize schedules for refuse collection.
Refuel trucks or add other fluids, such as oil or brake fluid.
Check road or weather conditions to determine how routes will be affected.
Dismount garbage trucks to collect garbage and remount trucks to ride to the next collection point.
Clean trucks or compactor bodies after routes have been completed.
Operate automated or semi-automated hoisting devices that raise refuse bins and dump contents into openings in truck bodies.
Operate equipment that compresses collected refuse.
Communicate with dispatchers concerning delays, unsafe sites, accidents, equipment breakdowns, or other maintenance problems.
Make special pickups of recyclable materials, such as food scraps, used oil, discarded computers, or other electronic items.