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O*NET detailed work activityDispose of trash or waste materials
Stays humanHands-on work
10 jobs10 tasks
This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.
Part of Dispose of waste or debris, under the O*NET work activity group Performing General Physical Activities. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 10 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Dump refuse or recyclable materials at disposal sites.
- Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
- Empty wastebaskets, empty and clean ashtrays, and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Gather and remove litter.
- Dispose of scrap or waste material in accordance with company policies and environmental regulations.
- Dispose of waste material after completing work assignments.