Sanitation Worker: Enjoy What You Do

How do you become a Sanitation Worker / Garbage Collector? 

In this episode of "Good Job New Mexico," two employees from Albuquerque's Solid Waste Management Department, Philip Barajas and Martin Saiz, discuss their roles as waste collectors. They share insights on recycling myths, proper disposal practices, and the satisfaction they find in their work. The episode emphasizes the importance of waste management and encourages better recycling habits.

For more information on recycling, visit cabq.gov/solidwaste

If interested in the CDL program, visit or call a Workforce Center near you: dws.state.nm.us/Office-Locations