Is Republic Services a good company to work for?

Republic Services has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 3,583 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months. 56% of employees would recommend working at Republic Services to a friend and 56% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Republic Services have been left by employees working as Customer Service Associate , CRC and Division Manager .

Does Republic Services pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Republic Services employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Republic Services. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Republic Services?

56% of Republic Services employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Republic Services 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Republic Services?

Operations Supervisor (215) , Customer Service Representative (109) , Truck Driver (91) , Account Manager (89) , Driver (88) , Operations Manager (62) , Residential Driver (53) , Sales Representative (47) , Account Executive (41) , Manager (39) , Associate Account Manager (36) , Heavy Equipment Operator (36) , Dispatcher (35) , Supervisor (34) , Inside Sales Representative (33)

What are the pros of working at Republic Services according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and dispatch" ((in 364 reviews)); "Good pay for your first year with the company and they care about their employees" ((in 348 reviews)); "awesome place to work the people are great the company really cares about its workers whether your temp worker or not" ((in 194 reviews)); "hey take care of their employees and care" ((in 65 reviews)); "Training was good and regularly updated/distributed." ((in 62 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Republic Services according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management to work with" ((in 199 reviews)); "Very busy and long hours sometimes" ((in 94 reviews)); "No work life balance be prepared to work up to 12 hours a day + Saturdays." ((in 87 reviews)); "Additionally, he is openly derogatory toward his female colleagues, and this behavior is accepted by the upper management." ((in 62 reviews)); "Lack of support from direct manager." ((in 53 reviews))

What are employees saying about Republic Services layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Republic Services layoffs and their outlook for job security at Republic Services in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Republic Services locations?

Phoenix , Charlotte , Houston , Chandler , Indianapolis , Scottsdale , Las Vegas , Chicago , Dallas , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Fort Worth , Anaheim , Boise , Arlington , Cleveland , Saint Louis , Lewisville , Columbus , Seattle , Philadelphia , Memphis , Nashville , Fort Wayne , Fishers , Baltimore , Detroit , Jacksonville , Lakeland , Boston

Republic Services reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(3,491 total reviews)

Jon Vander Ark

70% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Republic Services has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,491 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

2.0

May 12, 2017

Management

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Pay, Good People, Company is trying to change the culture. Strong safety culture.

Cons

Overworking employees, old world leadership at GM and above levels. HR department not supportive to change in upper management, unrealistic expectations

Republic Services Response

9y

Appreciate your feedback, we will share with the leadership team.

4.0

Feb 17, 2017

Short sighted actions by Corporate hurts morale

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall a good place to work Local management are really engaged with employees. Decent wages and benefits.

Cons

Republic seems to be in a monkey see, monkey do mode. Anything that Waste Management does, Republic is almost always sure to follow whether it makes any sense for the Company or not. Corporate management seem to be totally focused on what Wall Street wants than taking care of their employees. I have seen employees with 20 plus years just cast aside because Republic was following WM's lead in consolidating offices. At the local division level, it seems like Human Resources have the final decision on pretty much everything. You can't hire, fire, discipline, or counsel an employee without HR's involvement. And they (HR) are almost totally focused on appearances. I personally know of an employee with over 30 years in the industry who worked his way up from the back of the truck to division manager who was told by a Human Resources employee that he was "unqualified" and "over paid" because he did not have a collage degree. That seems to be the mindset of a lot of Republic these day.

Republic Services Response

9y

Thanks for your feedback. If you would like to speak more please contact us at recruiting@republicservices.com. Thanks

5.0

Oct 24, 2016

Best place I have ever worked

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great leadership and clear direction right from the top. Lots of opportunities for growth and development, and great work life/balance. It is refreshing to work for a company where you can truly see the impact you are having on the business. Great pay and great benefits!

Cons

The company has grown quickly through M&A. Still in the process of creating processes and standardizing in lots of areas.

Republic Services Response

9y

Thanks for reviewing us!

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