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      "id": "learn_r1953_trash_bin_cleaner_how_to_start_nyc_dsny_age_exam",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "New York City Department of Sanitation: Access.signup",
      "summary": "To take the exam you MUST be at least 17 ½ years old",
      "body": "To take the exam you MUST be at least 17 ½ years old\n\nWhat New York City Department of Sanitation actually says:\n\n“To take the exam you MUST:  -   Be at least 17 ½ years old”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/sanitation-workers/become-a-sanitation-worker.page",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
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      "evidence_quote": "To take the exam you MUST:  -   Be at least 17 ½ years old",
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      "subject": "New York City Department of Sanitation",
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      }
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1953_trash_bin_cleaner_how_to_start_nyc_dsny_age_employment",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "New York City Department of Sanitation: Access.signup",
      "summary": "By the date of your appointment you MUST be at least 21 years old (required to drive interstate)",
      "body": "By the date of your appointment you MUST be at least 21 years old (required to drive interstate)\n\nWhat New York City Department of Sanitation actually says:\n\n“By the date of your appointment you MUST:\n-   Be at least 21 years old (required to drive interstate)”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/sanitation-workers/become-a-sanitation-worker.page",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "By the date of your appointment you MUST:\n-   Be at least 21 years old (required to drive interstate)",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1953_trash_bin_cleaner_how_to_start_nyc_dsny_education",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "New York City Department of Sanitation: Access.signup",
      "summary": "You must have a high school diploma or GED",
      "body": "You must have a high school diploma or GED\n\nWhat New York City Department of Sanitation actually says:\n\n“Have a high school diploma or GED”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/sanitation-workers/become-a-sanitation-worker.page",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
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      "id": "learn_r1953_trash_bin_cleaner_how_to_start_nyc_dsny_cdl_license",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "New York City Department of Sanitation: Access.id",
      "summary": "You must have a valid New York State Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with the required endorsements and restriction",
      "body": "You must have a valid New York State Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with the required endorsements and restriction\n\nWhat New York City Department of Sanitation actually says:\n\n“Have a valid New York State Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with the required endorsements and restriction”",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "Have a valid New York State Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with the required endorsements and restriction",
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      "from_batch": "1953-trash-bin-cleaner-how-to-start",
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      "id": "learn_r1953_trash_bin_cleaner_how_to_start_nyc_dsny_residency",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "New York City Department of Sanitation: Access.signup",
      "summary": "You must live within the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau or Westchester counties",
      "body": "You must live within the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau or Westchester counties\n\nWhat New York City Department of Sanitation actually says:\n\n“Live within the five boroughs of New York City or in Nassau or Westchester counties”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/sanitation-workers/become-a-sanitation-worker.page",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
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      "id": "learn_r1953_trash_bin_cleaner_how_to_start_nyc_dsny_salary_start",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "New York City Department of Sanitation: Money.payout",
      "summary": "The current starting salary of a Sanitation Worker is $47,752 per year",
      "body": "The current starting salary of a Sanitation Worker is $47,752 per year\n\nWhat New York City Department of Sanitation actually says:\n\n“The current starting salary of a Sanitation Worker is **$47,752** per year.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/sanitation-workers/salary-benefits.page",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
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      "subject": "New York City Department of Sanitation",
      "topic": "Money.payout",
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      "applies_to_scope": "New York City specifically",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1953_trash_bin_cleaner_how_to_start_nyc_dsny_salary_max",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "New York City Department of Sanitation: Money.payout",
      "summary": "The current labor agreement provides for periodic increases to $95,316 following the completion of 5 ½ years of service",
      "body": "The current labor agreement provides for periodic increases to $95,316 following the completion of 5 ½ years of service\n\nWhat New York City Department of Sanitation actually says:\n\n“The current labor agreement provides for periodic increases to **$95,316** following the completion of 5 ½ years of service.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/sanitation-workers/salary-benefits.page",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "New York City Department of Sanitation",
      "evidence_quote": "The current labor agreement provides for periodic increases to **$95,316** following the completion of 5 ½ years of service.",
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      "from_batch": "1953-trash-bin-cleaner-how-to-start",
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      "id": "learn_r1953_trash_bin_cleaner_how_to_start_nyc_dsny_hiring_exam",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "New York City Department of Sanitation: Access.signup",
      "summary": "The hiring process begins when DCAS posts the Sanitation Worker Notice of Examination and applicants must apply to take the exam and pay a nonrefundable application fee",
      "body": "The hiring process begins when DCAS posts the Sanitation Worker Notice of Examination and applicants must apply to take the exam and pay a nonrefundable application fee\n\nWhat New York City Department of Sanitation actually says:\n\n“The hiring process begins when DCAS posts the Sanitation Worker Notice of Examination. Applicants apply to take the exam and pay a nonrefundable application fee.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/sanitation-workers/hiring-process.page",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
      "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE",
      "source_tier": "A",
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      "evidence_quote": "The hiring process begins when DCAS posts the Sanitation Worker Notice of Examination. Applicants apply to take the exam and pay a nonrefundable application fee.",
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      "id": "learn_r1953_trash_bin_cleaner_how_to_start_nyc_dsny_cdl_cost",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "New York City Department of Sanitation: Money.fees",
      "summary": "The cost is $1,200 and is payable through paycheck deductions",
      "body": "The cost is $1,200 and is payable through paycheck deductions\n\nWhat New York City Department of Sanitation actually says:\n\n“The cost is $1,200 and is payable through paycheck deductions.”",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/dsny/careers/sanitation-workers/cdl-licenses.page",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
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      "evidence_quote": "The cost is $1,200 and is payable through paycheck deductions.",
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    {
      "id": "learn_r1953_trash_bin_cleaner_how_to_start_nyc_dsny_cdl_prereq",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "New York City Department of Sanitation: Access.id",
      "summary": "Before signing up for the course you MUST: Obtain a CDL Class B permit and Have a valid New York State Driver's License",
      "body": "Before signing up for the course you MUST: Obtain a CDL Class B permit and Have a valid New York State Driver's License\n\nWhat New York City Department of Sanitation actually says:\n\n“Before signing up for the course you MUST:\n-   Obtain a CDL Class B permit\n-   Have a valid New York State Driver's License”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-08",
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      "evidence_quote": "Before signing up for the course you MUST:\n-   Obtain a CDL Class B permit\n-   Have a valid New York State Driver's License",
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