refuse collector

Example Sentences

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He signs that he's sad, but using a communicator, he says he wants to work as a refuse collector.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

One refuse collector told the BBC on Monday that the mood among their colleagues was "powerful", while another said their sentiments remained unchanged.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

When she was small she wanted to be a refuse collector.

From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2019

Carlos Hernandez, 62, a refuse collector, was optimistic about the long-term future of the old city, even as he swept up debris from the storm.

From Reuters • Oct. 5, 2017

The dung beetle is the refuse collector of the natural system, and where would we be without them?

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2011