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Waste Recycle Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Waste Reduction Manager

Central, LA

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

The position manages waste and recycling personnel, contracted service providers, operational budgets, and service contracts to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operations.

Solid Waste Attendant

Park Rapids, MN · On-site

$21.25 - $29.25/hr

Communicate with the public, businesses, and recycling facilities regarding pickups, deliveries, shipments; direct traffic to appropriate sites for disposal of waste, recycling, HHW, and reuse.

Zero Waste Rep

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$21/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ZERO WASTE REP (Field Sales & Education) 2026 Zero Waste Reps will be full-time employees working ... Their job will be to "sell" services enroll and educate customers in mandatory recycling and SB ...

Zero Waste Rep

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$21/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

ZERO WASTE REP (Field Sales & Education) 2026 Zero Waste Reps will be full-time employees working ... Their job will be to "sell" services enroll and educate customers in mandatory recycling and SB ...

Zero Waste Specialist

Gainesville, FL · On-site

$72K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position assists in the management solid waste and recycling collection contracts and education about ordinances relating to solid waste. The positions allocated to this classification report to ...

Solid Waste/ Recycle Reports To:Solid Waste Assistant Director FLSA Status:Non-ExemptPay:$19.21 per hourDESCRIPTIONThe Driver III in the Solid Waste Department is responsible for operating ...

Waste Tech

Canoga Park, CA · On-site

$21.50 - $22.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Sort trash, recycling, and compostables following company procedures. * Compact and redistribute ... Requirements Waste Tech Driver Requirements: * Valid non-CDL driver's license with at least 2 ...

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How much do waste recycle jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for waste recycle in the United States is $15.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $15.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Waste Recycle vs Waste Management Worker?

AspectWaste RecycleWaste Management Worker
CertificationsRecycling certifications, OSHA safety trainingOSHA safety training, CDL license (sometimes)
Work EnvironmentRecycling plants, collection sites, sorting facilitiesLandfills, collection trucks, waste processing sites
Industry UsageFocuses on recycling and material recoveryHandles general waste collection and disposal

Waste Recycle specialists primarily focus on sorting and processing recyclable materials, often working in recycling centers. Waste Management Workers handle the collection, transportation, and disposal of general waste. While both roles involve waste handling, Waste Recycle roles emphasize sustainability and recycling processes, whereas Waste Management Workers focus on waste collection and disposal services.

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Infographic showing various Waste Recycle job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $31,571 per year, or $15.2 per hour.

Scalehouse Attendant, Mixed Waste Recycling

Waste Management

Bunnell, FL • On-site

$16 - $19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Waste Management rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 645 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 90 rated recycling and waste


Job description

Pay Range:$16-19

Shift:Monday-Friday, 5:30am-2pm

What is the value of a WM Job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career.

We Are Always Working For A Sustainable Tomorrow: Our mission is to leave the world a better place than we found it by helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First: The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed, valued and seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable: From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family: At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We Are Investing in You: Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

Ready to roll with us?Click Apply to join the WM team today. 


I. Job Summary
Serves as the first point of contact for customers depositing waste at a WM Facility; calculates payments, checks loads, and ensures the safety of the customer and other employees through observation of safety rules and regulations.
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

  • Greets customers, directs customers and other traffic, and answers questions accurately.
  • Correctly calculates payments for customers.
  • Ensures that incoming garbage loads are safe and do not contain any inappropriate material.
  • Ensures that customers and employees conduct all business in a safe manner and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  • Provides general upkeep of the Scale House.
  • Completes all administrative tasks including regular filing, and completes required reports.
  • Keeps immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.
  • Attends company sponsored training and meetings as directed.
  • Works overtime as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned, including data entry and minor customer service responsibilities.
  • Approaches all encounters with employees, customers and vendors in a friendly, service oriented manner.


III. Qualifications 
B. Preferred Qualifications 
 

  • High School Diploma or GED (accredited).


IV. Physical Requirements
Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Repetitive Motions
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
  • Sitting
  • Talking
  • Hearing


Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click Apply.

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSAapproved alternative.

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It's a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family - from benefits, to resources and engagement activities. 

We are People First. We are Committed to Your Growth. We Are Investing in You. We are a Family. We are Stable. We are Always Working for a Sustainable Tomorrow. 

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