waste and scrap products
The offered waste and scrap products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
Refuse collectors remove waste from homes and other facilities and put it in the bin lorry so it can be transported to a treatment and disposal facility. They assist the driver of the bin lorry, help unload the waste, and record the amount of refuse collected. They may also collect waste from construction and demolition sites, and hazardous waste.
Competences and skills
25 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
2 competenceshealth, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
waste management
The methods, materials and regulations used to collect, transport, treat and dispose of waste. This includes recycling and monitoring of waste disposal. It excludes procedures related to waste incineration.
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Essential skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesassess waste type
Identify waste materials during collection and sorting operations in order to assess whether they need to be recycled, disposed of, or otherwise be treated.
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collect domestic waste
Collect non-hazardous waste from residential areas and homes in order to remove it from the area and transport it to a waste treatment and disposal facility.
maintain refuse collection equipment
Identify and repair minor damage to refuse collection equipment as well as perform routine maintenance tasks.
maintain waste collection records
Maintain records on waste collection routes, scheduling, and types and volume of waste collected.
Cross-sector
2 competencescollect industrial waste
Collect non-hazardous or hazardous waste which is produced by industrial activities, such as paints, chemicals, industrial byproducts, and radioactive waste.
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manage waste
Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices followed.
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- Scope note
- Includes recycling regulations.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
3 competenceshazardous waste storage
The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.
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pollution prevention
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
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waste transport legislation
Regulations and legislation concerning the safe transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, products, and appliances.
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Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competenceseducate on recycling regulations
Educate organisations and individuals on the correct procedures and legislation concerning the recycling of different types of waste in different types of containers, waste collection procedures, and on the sanctions following non-compliance to legislation.
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empty community waste collection bins
Empty containers placed on public sites used for the disposal of non-hazardous waste and to transport the waste to waste treatment and disposal facilities.
identify damage to public space
Monitor the state of public spaces and properties, such as parks, roads, public buildings, and public squares, during work activities in order to identify recent damage and assess the gravity of the damage.
install recycling containers
Take care of the installation of containers for recyclable waste, such as cardboard paper, glass bottles and clothing, in the appropriate places.
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monitor civic recycling sites
Monitor sites and facilities which contain recycling points and in which individuals can dispose of domestic waste, in order to ensure safety, compliance with legislation, and that the public uses the facilities in compliance with waste regulations.
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report pollution incidents
When an incident causes pollution, examine the extent of the damage and what the consequences could be and report it relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
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Cross-sector
7 competencesdispose of hazardous waste
Dispose of dangerous materials such as chemical or radioactive substances according to environmental and to health and safety regulations.
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dispose of non-hazardous waste
Dispose of waste materials which pose no risk to health and safety in a manner which complies with recycling and waste management procedures except for waste incineration.
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handle chemical cleaning agents
Ensure proper handling, storage, management and disposal of cleaning chemicals (CIP) in accordance with regulations.
- Scope note
- The chemicals include hazardous materials.
maintain recycling records
Maintain records and process facts and figures about type and volume of different recycling operations.
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operate recycling processing equipment
Operate recycling processing equipment such as granulators, crushers and balers; process and sort materials to be recycled.
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sort waste
Manually or automatically sort waste by separating it into its different elements.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.