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I don't have a license. Is it possible for me to ride in the truck and collect garbage?

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Yes.

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How would I go about contacting these kinds of companies for a job?

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Call and ask if the company is hiring helpers, loaders or slingers. If not, wait until the snow starts, because that's when they lose people.

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What kind of education is needed to become a garbage collector?

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Requirements to become a garbage collector can vary depending on the employer. Most workers need to have a high school diploma and will receive on-the-job training from an experienced worker to develop the necessary basic skills. In order to operate a garbage truck, one typically needs to obtain a commercial driver's license, which consists of completing a practical training course and passing a regional exam. Garbage collectors who remove garbage from industrial plants and medical facilities will need to complete additional training programs to earn hazardous materials handling credentials. Most companies will also conduct drug tests and background checks on prospective employees.

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Can a 12 year old be a garbage man?

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Short answer, no. Long answer, you need to be a certain age to work. Most places, the minimum age is 16 due to labor laws. With this kind of work, which at times may be dangerous, you likely have to be 18.

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How would an Indonesian person apply for garbage collection jobs in the U.S.?

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The application is not going to change because of where you are from. You may need to be a citizen or have the proper work visa, and the company may do a very in-depth background check.

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Do I need to go to college for becoming a garbage collector

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No, you don't! The only education you will need to become a garbage collector is a high school degree or a GED.

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Can I become a garbage collector as a woman?

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Yes. Many women have successful careers in solid waste collection. Sanitation companies are not allowed to discriminate based on gender.

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