Recycling Collector

Bridgewater Bagel & Coffee; Bridgewater, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Bridgewater State University is seeking Recycling Collectors to empty desk bins and collect paper recycling across campus. You will transport recyclables to located large bins and travel between buildings during regular office hours, typically 9am to 4pm, with potential outdoor duties in varying weather.

Applicants must be BSU undergraduates registered for at least six credits for Fall 2026. Background checks apply and the university emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for six or more credits for Fall 2026.
• Preference for prior recycling, custodial, groundskeeping or similar physical work.
• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull recycling materials safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Empty desk bins in offices; collect paper recycling into supplied bags.
• Transport recyclables to large bins (paper, cardboard, plastic) in each building.
• Travel building to building and use stairs as needed during shifts.

Skills

Recycling experience

Independent work

Attention to detail

Lifting and moving materials

Outdoor work

Team cooperation

Education

BSU undergraduate six credits eligibility

Job description

Position Information

Title

Title Recycling Collector

Position Description

Position Information:
BSU's Waste Management department is responsible for the universities recycling program. This includes managing recyclable material, ensuring they are collected, processed and potentially reused in new products. They also play a role in educating the campus about recycling practices and promoting waste reduction efforts.
Position Information:
Recycling Collectors are responsible for emptying desk bins in offices on campus. Desk bins contain only paper that can be recycled. The bins are emptied into bags that we supply and brought to Otto's ( large bins for paper , cardboard or plastic) located within each building.
The Recycling Collectors will pick up paper recycling from offices during regular office hours , typically 9am to 4pm. Material collectors do not collect in classrooms or conference rooms.
The position requires traveling building to building and using the stairs as needed.
Eligibility requirements:
Must be a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student registered for a minimum of six credits for the Fall 2026 semester.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with recycling, custodial, groundskeeping, or similar physical work.
• Ability to work independently and follow established procedures.
• Dependable and punctual with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull recycling materials and collection containers.
• Comfortable working outdoors and traveling between campus buildings in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and provide courteous service to the campus community.

Physical Demands

• Ability to travel across campus from building to building, including using stairs, in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and transport recycling materials.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate

Hourly Rate $15.00

Posting Number

Posting Number Stu06126P

Open Date

Close Date

Close Date 10/31/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Bridgewater State University undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program registered for at least six credits?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever worked on campus before?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please provide the days and hours you would be available to work. Hours must be outside of your scheduled class times.

  (Open Ended Question)

Equal Opportunity Employer
Bridgewater State University is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.