Refuse sorters
Refuse sorters identify, collect and sort discarded items suitable for recycling at dump sites and recycling enterprises or in buildings, streets and other public places.
Skill level: UnskilledCheck your pay
- Salary range for the majority of workers in Refuse sorters - from R8 405 to R15 651 per month - 2025.
- A Refuse sorters typically earns between R8 405 and R13 133 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between R9 062 and R15 240 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Duties and tasks
- Searching through refuse and collecting items for recycling from dump sites, domestic, commercial and industrial premises or from public places such as streets
- Sorting cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, aluminium or other recyclable materials by type
- Placing recyclable items and materials in designated compartments and containers for storage or transportation
- Identifying and setting aside items of furniture, equipment, machinery, or components that are suitable for repair or re-use
- Transporting recyclable items by hand or using non-motorized vehicles
- Selling recyclable or reusable materials