These careers play a role in waste and wastewater management, treatment, and reduction, as well as processing recyclable materials.
Recycling Coordinators
supervise curbside and drop-off recycling programs for municipal governments or private firms.
$58300
No degree required
Strong job growth
Hazmat Removal Workers
identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Specialized training and certification in hazardous materials handling or a confined entry permit are generally required. May operate earth-moving equipment or trucks.
$49170
No degree required
Strong job growth
Recyclable Material Collectors
collect and dump refuse or recyclable materials from containers into truck. May drive truck.
$42620
No degree required
Strong job growth
Recycling And Reclamation Workers
prepare and sort materials or products for recycling. Identify and remove hazardous substances. Dismantle components of products such as appliances.
$35620
No degree required