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  4. Refuse sorters

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.

Skill level: Unskilled

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  • Salary range for the majority of workers in Refuse sorters - from ₹15,750 to ₹1,46,242 per month - 2025.
  • A Refuse sorters typically earns between ₹15,750 and ₹57,658 net per month at the start of the job.
  • After 5 years of service, this is between ₹18,016 and ₹66,753 per month for a working week of 48 hours.

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  • Refuse sorter

Job Responsibilities

  • Searching through refuse and collecting items for recycling from dump sites, domestic, commercial and industrial premises or from public places such as streets
  • Sorting cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, aluminium or other recyclable materials by type
  • Placing recyclable items and materials in designated compartments and containers for storage or transportation
  • Identifying and setting aside items of furniture, equipment, machinery, or components that are suitable for repair or re-use
  • Transporting recyclable items by hand or using non-motorized vehicles
  • Selling recyclable or reusable materials

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