Clean Harbors reviews

3.2

52% would recommend to a friend

(2,039 total reviews)

Michael L. Battles and Eric W. Gerstenberg

55% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Clean Harbors has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 2,039 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Clean Harbors employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
Apr 29, 2025

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Pros

Pay was OK. Benefits average.

Cons

Immediately after being hire, my supervisor left. No training and no supervisor for six months. It was sink or swim. Being rather resourceful, I swam. Went through 4 supervisors in two years who spent a total of perhaps 2 hours with me that entire time. Surpassed my sales budget by $2.5 million in 2024, received accolades from senior management and landed huge project which alone would have ensured a successful 2025. Nothing but great informal feedback from managers but never a formal written performance review. One week later, I and others were let go. No reason given. The bonus package is designed to minimize payouts. Those who are successful have their well established and key clients (and bonuses) taken away and given to new and inexperienced people. The saying is: "Bend over to receive your bonus". I was on the higher end of the pay scale, successful, and poised to receive a sizeable bonus. Not only was this taken away, but my accrued PTO was taken away as well. Do not expect any loyalty or any honest feedback from managers. In particular, do not expect a raise or bonus even if you are successful.

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