How do they match: Recycling and Reclamation Workers

  • Scrap Metal Processing Worker

  • Clean materials, such as metals, according to recycling requirements.
  • Collect and sort recyclable construction materials, such as concrete, drywall, plastics, or wood, into containers.
  • Extract chemicals from discarded appliances, such as air conditioners or refrigerators, using specialized machinery, such as refrigerant recovery equipment.
  • Sort metals to separate high-grade metals, such as copper, brass, and aluminum, for recycling.
  • Sort materials, such as metals, glass, wood, paper or plastics, into appropriate containers for recycling.