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City of Nashua

Temporary Rubbish Collector

Nashua, NH · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Temporary/Seasonal Employees/Summer Rubbish Collectors Date Posted: 2/10/2026 Location: Solid Waste Department POSITION: Temporary Rubbish Collectors Solid Waste Department April 1, 2026 - December ...

City of Norfolk, VA

Refuse Collector I

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$46K - $78K/yr

... gallon garbage cans, furniture, tree limbs, etc. from the curb, replacing damaged trash cans as ... Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided ...

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal garbage collector in the United States is $16.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.74 and $14.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSeasonal Garbage CollectorRegular Garbage Collector
CertificationsNone required or seasonal certificationsTypically same certifications, may vary by region
Work EnvironmentSeasonal, outdoor, in various weather conditionsYear-round, outdoor, consistent environment
Employment DurationLimited to peak seasons or specific monthsFull-time or year-round employment
Job DutiesCollecting and disposing of waste during peak seasonsRegular waste collection and disposal tasks

Seasonal Garbage Collectors work primarily during peak waste collection periods, often in specific seasons, while Regular Garbage Collectors perform year-round waste management duties. Both roles require similar skills and certifications but differ mainly in employment duration and seasonal workload.

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Infographic showing various Seasonal Garbage Collector job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 64% Full Time, 32% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,928 per year, or $16.3 per hour.

Temporary Rubbish Collector

City of Nashua

Nashua, NH • On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Temporary

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Temporary/Seasonal Employees/Summer Rubbish Collectors
Date Posted:
2/10/2026
Location:
Solid Waste Department
POSITION: Temporary Rubbish Collectors
Solid Waste Department
April 1, 2026 - December 5, 2026
$20.00 to $22.00 per hour; 40 hours/week (6:45 AM - 2:45 PM)
JOB SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform heavy physical labor associated with solid waste collection, operations, grounds keeping and sorting duties in all types of weather conditions.
KILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and in excellent physical condition
  • Applicants 18 and older must have a valid driver's license and good driving record

Approved steel toe safety boots are required. This position is not subject to "pick up and go home."
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at http://applitrack.com/nashua/onlineapp/
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