Recycling and reclamation workers need knowledge in the following areas:
- Production and Processing: How products are made and distributed.
 - Mechanical: The design, use, and repair of machines and tools.
 - Administration and Management: How to run a business or group.
 - Public Safety and Security: How to protect people and property.
 - Education and Training: The methods of teaching and learning.
 - Customer and Personal Service: Providing special services to customers based on their needs.
 - English Language: The meaning and use of the English language.
 - Personnel and Human Resources: The policies to hire and retain employees.