Waste Treatment and Disposal
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) operating waste treatment or disposal facilities (except sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities) or (2) the combined activity of collecting and/or hauling of waste materials within a local area and operating waste treatment or disposal facilities. Waste combustors or incinerators (including those that may produce byproducts, such as electricity), solid waste landfills, and compost dumps are included in this industry.
Top Careers in this Sector
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
53-0000
Material Moving Workers
53-7000
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
53-7080
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors
53-7081
Motor Vehicle Operators
53-3000
Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers
53-3030
Construction and Extraction Occupations
47-0000
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
53-3032
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
43-0000
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-0000
Construction Trades Workers
47-2000
Management Occupations
11-0000
Laborers and Material Movers
53-7060
Construction Equipment Operators
47-2070
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators
47-2073
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand
53-7062
Production Occupations
51-0000
Other Construction and Related Workers
47-4000
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
47-4040
Hazardous Materials Removal Workers
47-4041
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$63,944
Growth Rate
+2.67%
Active Roles
253