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CleanHarbors

Facility Technician I

Denton, TX · On-site

$20/hr

This is an entry-level position that main job is working on our filter line crew. This is a manual ... Prepare waste loads for shipment to Recycle Center/Distribution Center * Manage inventory order and ...

Clean Harbors

Facility Technician I

Denton, TX · On-site

$20/hr

This is an entry-level position that main job is working on our filter line crew. This is a manual ... Prepare waste loads for shipment to Recycle Center/Distribution Center * Manage inventory order and ...

Clean Harbors

Facility Technician I

Denton, TX · On-site

$20/hr

This is an entry-level position that main job is working on our filter line crew. This is a manual ... Prepare waste loads for shipment to Recycle Center/Distribution Center * Manage inventory order and ...

Clean Harbors

Facility Technician I

Denton, TX · On-site

$13.70 - $27.40/hr

This is an entry-level position that main job is working on our filter line crew. This is a manual ... Prepare waste loads for shipment to Recycle Center/Distribution Center * Manage inventory order and ...

Goodwill Mid Michigan

Entry Level Manager

Burton, MI · On-site

$17/hr

... Courtland Center Mall) in Burton, MI. $17.00 an hour plus 20% discount on in-store purchases ... We recycle everything possible! In 2025, we kept over 7.7 million lbs. of STUFF from ending up in ...

Myhr

Entry Level Production

Towanda, PA

$22.94/hr

Our GTP site in Towanda PA specializes in recycling tungsten and manufacturing premium quality ... On-Site Physical Fitness Center Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer ...

Plansee Group

Entry Level Production

Towanda, PA · On-site

$22.94/hr

Our GTP site in Towanda PA specializes in recycling tungsten and manufacturing premium quality ... On-Site Physical Fitness Center Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer ...

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How much do entry level recycling center jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level recycling center in the United States is $47,831.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,500.00 and $52,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Recycling Center vs Recycling Technician?

AspectEntry Level Recycling CenterRecycling Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalentHigh school diploma; certifications may be preferred
Work EnvironmentRecycling facilities, outdoor and indoorRecycling plants, collection sites, outdoor
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level roles in waste management companiesOperational roles in recycling facilities
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Entry Level Recycling Center position typically involves basic tasks like sorting recyclables and assisting with collection, requiring minimal certifications. Recycling Technicians often perform more specialized duties, including equipment operation and quality control, sometimes requiring additional certifications. Both roles are essential in waste management and share similar work environments, but Recycling Technicians usually have more technical responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Recycling Center job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,831 per year, or $23 per hour.

Solid Waste Specialist I - Recycling Center

Collier County

Naples, FL

$20.29 - $89/hr

Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Summary Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages. NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Provides customer services and cashiering at the County's recycling drop-off centers. Assists with screening waste entering the landfill scale house. Essential Functions Provides assistance to customers at the Solid & Hazardous Waste Management facilities.

Screens materials brought in by customers; safely handles material, as needed for proper storage and disposal. Assists customers unloading Household Hazardous Waste and ensures a declaration form is completed. Processes transactions for tracking materials and customer charges for materials brought to County Recycling Drop-off Centers.

Coordinates with vendors for material removal and ensures proper declaration and manifests forms are in processed. Assists with the County hazardous waste collection events. Inspects and maintains County Recycling Drop-off Centers.

Responds to solid and hazardous waste customer complaints and inquiries. Completes reports of material types, material quantities, and transaction summaries. Collects and keeps proper records for monetary transactions in accordance with Division procedures and maintains a chain of custody for monies to be deposited.

Provides forms, applications, receipts or other documents to visitors/customers upon request; assists customers with completing forms. Establishes, updates and maintains information in automated information systems; enters operational, account, and/or program information into databases; retrieves data from databases; creates new spreadsheets/files and purges old data. Performs other related duties as required Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required.

One (1) year of related experience. Fingerprinting Required LICENSES/CERTIFICATES - Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a county vehicle as provided in CMA 5805. Supplemental information Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County's Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

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