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
5.0
Jan 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Steady, Growth, Safety, Human-centered. Positive environment.

Cons

Chance for Growth, programs, open doors policy. compact hierarchy

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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.
3.0
Jan 28, 2026

Inconsistent

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, decent salary. Great start at company. My team was phenomenal.

Cons

However, it seemed that leadership didn’t have consistent direction. Saw many senior to VP levels leave the company at the same time. Company is making massive profits but doing layoffs.

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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.
4.0
Jan 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and flexibility, time away

Cons

Earlier or later hours depending on what is going on

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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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