Garbage Collectors (Jobs People Do)

Do you hear that? It's a garbage truck! Learn all about being a garbage collector. Readers will get the inside scoop on the different parts of the job, the machines garbage collectors use, and how people get this exciting job.

Emily Raij has written more than 50 books for children and edited dozens of professional resources for K-12 teachers. She is a native of Chicago, where she earned her journalism degree from Northwestern University. Emily also loves hearing and sharing stories as a journalist and non-profit program director for seniors. She lives in Florida with her husband, daughter, son, and dog.