A garbage collector is an individual who performs the collection and removal of waste in neighborhoods, public places and business centers. The collector loads the collected waste onto the collection vehicle, often using hydraulics to assist in dumping the individual bins. Garbage collectors can also be tasked with collecting recyclables and garden debris. Garbage collectors either work directly for a city government or they work for private waste management companies who perform garbage removal on Long Island.
Residential garbage collectors usually work in pairs; one will drive the collection truck and operate the tipping mechanism while the other hooks the residential bins to the tipping mechanism. Some trucks that are dedicated to removing waste from multiple family complexes, shopping centers, etc, are fitted with devices that can pick up a complete dumpster, lifting it over the truck cab and dumping the contents in the compacting compartment. When the garbage truck is full of compacted waste it is taken to a landfill or recycling facility where the contents are dumped.
People who perform the task of garbage removal on Long Island must be in good physical condition as the task is demanding. It may be necessary to pick up junked furniture, tree branches and other objects of considerable weight and mass. He must exercise good judgment and determine if the object is within the weight limit of the lifting device. In the event the discarded items are deemed inappropriate for the collection, the homeowner will be so advised so they can arrange for a special collection, sometimes at an additional cost.
Most garbage collectors have at least a high school education but the educational requirements can be different between different employers. Regardless of the educational attainment, the newly hired collector will work side-by-side with collectors who have considerable experience. To be considered fit to drive the collection vehicle the individual must have a commercial driver’s license and be willing to undergo training on the complexities of the vehicle. Garbage collectors who are called upon for the collection and removal of hazardous waste, perhaps from hospitals and other local medical facilities often undergo specific training in the handling of this material.
As a garbage collector gains experience he is often able to help in devising more efficient systems for garbage collection on Long Island.
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