Working in waste is not just about emptying people’s bins. There are many different types of job available in this vitally important (and often ignored) part of our society.
The importance of the waste industry was highlighted during the Coronavirus pandemic, as all waste sector employees were considered as keyworkers! Waste was collected from households throughout the lockdown periods.
Listed below you can find out a bit more about different parts of the Waste Industry and consider whether you would want to work in these jobs.