Is Waste Connections a good company to work for?

Waste Connections has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 835 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months. 55% of employees would recommend working at Waste Connections to a friend and 59% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Waste Connections have been left by employees working as District Manager , Controller and Recruiter .

Does Waste Connections pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Waste Connections employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Waste Connections. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Waste Connections?

55% of Waste Connections employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Waste Connections 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Waste Connections?

Customer Service Representative (40) , Driver (38) , Truck Driver (34) , District Manager (20) , Assistant Controller (17) , Operations Supervisor (17) , Recruiter (15) , Controller (13) , Mechanic (13) , Account Manager (12) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (12) , Manager (12) , Sales Representative (12) , Territory Manager (12) , District Controller (11)

What are the pros of working at Waste Connections according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and matching 401k" ((in 75 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 50 reviews)); "And great people that work there." ((in 49 reviews)); "Great Culture and lives their values" ((in 42 reviews)); "Servant Leadership" ((in 17 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Waste Connections according to real employee reviews?

"Poor Management and high roll over risk" ((in 46 reviews)); "long hours and trucks are not always running the best" ((in 28 reviews)); "Long work hours and no work life balance" ((in 20 reviews)); "Horrible managers with zero knowledge or experience." ((in 15 reviews)); "Very little training and communication." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Waste Connections layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Waste Connections locations?

Knoxville , The Woodlands , Denver , Vancouver , Colorado Springs , Dallas , Wichita , Eugene , Houston , Tacoma , Manassas , Austin , McKinney , New York , Charlotte , Clifton Park , Fort Worth , Puyallup , Ramsey , Fife , Monroe , Pueblo , New Castle , Tuscaloosa , Oklahoma City , El Paso , Nashville , Portland , Charleston , Twin Falls

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Waste Connections reviews

3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(811 total reviews)

Ron Mittelstaedt

67% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Waste Connections has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 811 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Waste Connections employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

811 reviews

3.0

Sep 7, 2020

Long hours and barely any work life balance

Garbage truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable job during the pandemic. Decent pay. Decent benefits

Cons

Trucks keep breaking down making your day longer. Work/life balance is nearly nonexistent Working 55-60 hours a week

Waste Connections Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate the hard work our essential employees put in every day, especially during this unprecedented time.. We strive to assure the complete safety of our employees and customers including vehicle maintenance. Thank you for your hard work through these challenges. We value your review and encourage you to speak with your local manager and share further feedback at GlassDoorReview@wasteconnections.com.

5.0

Aug 31, 2020

Waste Connections puts their people first

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I started at WC at the beginning of COVID. I'd read all about their commitment to employees during the hiring process but got to see it firsthand immediately. When everything was uncertain and layoffs were everywhere, Waste Connections gave bonuses to frontline employees taking care of their communities. There's an amazing work life balance and true commitment to their founding values.

Cons

Lots of room for advancement, just have to be open to relocation anywhere in the country

Waste Connections Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We take great pride in our commitment to our operating values of safety, integrity, customer service, and being a great place to work! We hope you are part of our team for years to come. Thank you again for the review.

4.0

Aug 30, 2020

Waste Connections is a great place to work

Site manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Leadership, Benefits, Training, Culture, Work life

Cons

Pay is below average, equipment

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