Description
The main function of these professionals is to collect waste, rubbish and refuse of all kinds that are commonly produced in cities, towns and neighbourhoods.
The type of tasks performed by this professional are influenced by two elements: the impact of technological change on procedures and technical means and the demands for sustainable management of municipal solid waste. Thus, new machinery has been incorporated for waste collection (such as pneumatic container collection or selective collection). Likewise, the social and environmental demands for selective waste collection have added more value to the role of this professional, as different fractions (paper and cardboard, plastics and metals, etc.) now have to be collected. In this sense, new professional specialities have been created, such as the collection of special waste in fixed or mobile collection centres.
These professionals usually work in large companies holding concessions from the administration that provide waste collection services in one or more municipalities.
Tasks
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Centre per al desenvolupament professional Porta22
Barcelona Treball (Porta22)
Llacuna, 156-162, 08018 Barcelona
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Monday to Friday from 9 to 18 h