Store sorted waste

Description

Store waste materials, products, and appliances which have been sorted into separate categories for recycling or disposal into the appropriate containers and storage equipment or facilities.

Alternative labels

storing sorted waste
sorted waste storing
sorted materials storing
storing sorted materials

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Store sorted waste is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Sorter labourer: Sorter labourers sort recyclable materials and waste from a recycling stream, and ensure no unsuitable materials wind up among the recyclable materials. They inspect the materials and perform cleaning duties, and work in compliance with waste regulations.

Optional skill

Store sorted waste is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Solid waste operator: Solid waste operators operate and maintain solid waste treatment and distribution equipment, and test samples to monitor pollution. They assist in the collection and disposal of solid waste, such as construction and demolition debris, and ensure treatment is compliant to safety regulations. They ensure community waste containers are emptied, ensure proper differentiation between waste which needs to be recycled or disposed of, and monitor equipment.

 


 

References

  1. Store sorted waste – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022