Recycling and Reclamation Workers
Prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances. Dismantle components of products such as appliances.
Education & Training
Percentage of workers at each education and training level
Training Provided After Hiring
How long it typically takes to learn on the job
How AI Impacts Each Task
18 tasks analyzed
Operate shredders to reclaim steel from discarded appliances.
Collect and sort recyclable construction materials, such as concrete, drywall, plastics, or wood, into containers.
Sort materials, such as metals, glass, wood, paper or plastics, into appropriate containers for recycling.
Extract chemicals from discarded appliances, such as air conditioners or refrigerators, using specialized machinery, such as refrigerant recovery equipment.
Deposit recoverable materials into chutes or place materials on conveyor belts.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operate shredders to reclaim steel from discarded appliances. | - | - | - |
| Collect and sort recyclable construction materials, such as concrete, drywall, plastics, or wood, into containers. | - | - | - |
| Sort materials, such as metals, glass, wood, paper or plastics, into appropriate containers for recycling. | - | - | - |
| Extract chemicals from discarded appliances, such as air conditioners or refrigerators, using specialized machinery, such as refrigerant recovery equipment. | - | - | - |
| Deposit recoverable materials into chutes or place materials on conveyor belts. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$38,820
per year
Mean Wage
$42,940
per year
Employment
277K
workers
Wage Range
$30,370 - $59,600
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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