Republic Services reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(3,490 total reviews)
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Jon Vander Ark

72% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Republic Services has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,490 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Republic Services employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.8 stars).

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3K reviews
1.0
Feb 2, 2026

Horrible Management in Livonia

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is ok, Benefits are good.

Cons

Billing Management does not lead or support their team, very toxic work environment.

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Republic Services Response
4mo
Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry to hear you had a negative experience. As a certified Great Place to Work®, Republic Services strives to be a workplace where people can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.
3.0
Jan 28, 2026

Great Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance. Fun coworkers

Cons

Business groups are silo'd, minimal knowledge sharing. Groups lack intake processes and structure. Too many work requests and conversations by email.

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Republic Services Response
4mo
Thank you for your feedback! Republic Services continually strives to maintain a high-performing workforce that is diverse, engaged and well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers and communities. We're happy that you were a Republic Services team member.
5.0
Jan 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Advancement opportunities Employee driven leadership Industry stretches over many fields

Cons

Hours can be long Fast paced and even faster results expected

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Republic Services Response
4mo
Thank you for your feedback! At Republic Services, we're dedicated to maintaining our highly inclusive culture and leveraging human-centered practices that make us an employer of choice. We're thrilled to know that you've enjoyed your time as a Republic Services team member.
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