Does garbage truck people work for the goverment and do they make a lot of money?

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• Do they have to lift the cans? And what is the average pay is it salary or other?

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  by HappyGoLucky on January 25th, 2008

• They do have to lift the cans; throw the contents into the back of a truck, have a tolerance for really bad smells... The salary depends on where you live, but it sounds like it ranges from about 24,000 to 57,000 (the high end is in NY where the cost of living is high and, I suspect, the job is especially grueling).
  
  http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/57286/getting_a_job_as_a_waste_collector.html
  
  http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Refuse,_Garbage,_and_Recyclable_Material_Collector/Salary

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  by Z jetpacking for peace on January 25th, 2008

• You can wear googles and a mask right and gloves? Can they become exposed to things that can harm them if touched or inhaled and is it a safe or dangerous job in toxic etc. Handeling trash?

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  by HappyGoLucky on January 26th, 2008

• Dear HappyGoLucky,
  
  Everything I have told you, I have looked up on th Web. In fact, you might explore the links I gave you. They may have more information. I have gone as far as I can go with this question. It is your turn to do some research.
  
  I highly recommend your local library. Most adult or young adult reference collections have good sets of career outlook and development books. The reference librarians are trained and (at least in my library) eager to help you find information. You could also visit your local trash collector's office and ask them your questions. (btw, the word is goggles, not googles.) Good luck in your pursuit. -Z

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  by Z jetpacking for peace on January 26th, 2008

• Thankyou for all of you wisdom and time you have been very helpful:)

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  by HappyGoLucky on January 26th, 2008

• You're welcome. Again, good luck. Z

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  by Z jetpacking for peace on January 27th, 2008

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• I'm guessing that most people took the test to get not only a regular job, but the benefits that go along with working for a city, especially health insurance.

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  by Sherri on February 21st, 2009

• well yes benefits go along with most civil service jobs- i took the test 20 years ago.

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  by Special K on February 21st, 2009

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