# Waste Collection hiring trends

> 441 new job posts in the Waste Collection industry in the last 90 days from 7 companies: monthly volumes, top roles, hiring companies, remote share and salaries.

Page: https://jobdataapi.com/hiring-trends/industry/waste-collection/
Updated: 2026-11-12
Source: jobdata API (https://jobdataapi.com/) - job posts sourced directly from company career sites, updated daily.

## Key numbers

- New job posts, last 30 days: 128
- New job posts, last 90 days: 441
- New job posts, last 12 months: 838
- Hiring companies, last 90 days: 7
- Remote or hybrid share, last 90 days: 2%
- Median advertised salary, last 12 months: $54,000 per year (USD; 393 job posts)

## In short

### How many jobs were posted in the Waste Collection industry last month?

129 new job posts in October 2026, down 6% from the month before.

### Is hiring in the Waste Collection industry going up or down?

New job posts in the last three completed months were up 233% compared with the three months before (406 vs. 122).

### Which roles are most in demand in the Waste Collection industry?

Most job posts in the last 90 days: Driver (181), Mechanic (43) and Truck Driver (30).

### Which companies are hiring the most in the Waste Collection industry?

In the last 90 days: Lakeshore Waste Services (259), Amwaste (71) and Baker Commodities Inc (37).

### How common is remote work in the Waste Collection industry?

2% of job posts in the Waste Collection industry in the last 90 days offer remote or hybrid work.

### What is the median advertised salary in the Waste Collection industry?

$54,000 per year (USD) across 393 job posts with disclosed pay in the last 12 months.

## New job posts per month

| Month | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| 2025-11 | 41 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 51 |
| 2026-02 | 34 |
| 2026-03 | 57 |
| 2026-04 | 69 |
| 2026-05 | 39 |
| 2026-06 | 44 |
| 2026-07 | 39 |
| 2026-08 | 140 |
| 2026-09 | 137 |
| 2026-10 | 129 |

## Top roles (last 90 days)

| Role | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Driver | 181 |
| Mechanic | 43 |
| Truck Driver | 30 |
| Manager | 29 |
| Operator | 27 |
| Supervisor | 23 |
| Specialist | 18 |
| Salesperson | 16 |
| Diesel Mechanic | 14 |
| Representative | 13 |

## Companies with the most posts (last 90 days)

| Company | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| Lakeshore Waste Services | 259 |
| Amwaste | 71 |
| Baker Commodities Inc | 37 |
| Verdis AB | 30 |
| Tiger Sanitation Inc. | 20 |
| Basin Disposal | 16 |
| Droppie | 8 |

## Top countries (last 90 days)

| Name | Job posts |
|---|---:|
| United States | 403 |
| Sweden | 30 |
| The Netherlands | 5 |

## Query this data

```bash
curl -H "Authorization: Api-Key YOUR_API_KEY" "https://jobdataapi.com/api/jobs/?company_industry_id=291&max_age=30"
```

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## Notes

Counts cover jobs from active companies by publish date; monthly numbers are completed calendar months.