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 some ability to run without a lot of oversight" ((in 79 reviews)); "And great people that work there." ((in 52 reviews)); "Pay is good" ((in 51 reviews)); "Great Culture and lives their values" ((in 43 reviews)); "Servant Leadership" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and high roll over risk" ((in 47 reviews)); "long hours and trucks are not always running the best" ((in 27 reviews)); "Long work hours and no work life balance" ((in 20 reviews)); "Horrible managers with zero knowledge or experience." ((in 15 reviews)); "I had very little training for being new to the trash industry." ((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

Waste Connections reviews

3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(811 total reviews)

Ron Mittelstaedt

68% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

811 reviews

5.0

Jan 12, 2020

Great environment to learn ....opportunities are endless.

District manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great decentralized set up. Feels like its your own business. Great down to earth managers ask you what you think and don't tell you what to think. Company hires from within which creates great career upward mobility.

Cons

Sometimes in order to further your premier, you have to move to another site to do so. Was a great experience for me but understandingly it is a concern for some folks.

Waste Connections Response

6y

We appreciate your positive feedback and are happy to hear you’re enjoying your experience with us. Our values are the foundation of our culture and define everything we do. We strive to be a great place to work and your message reinforces that. Thanks for taking the time to provide your input.

1.0

Dec 21, 2019

Employee's just used and abused

Heavy equipment mechanic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing I can think of that would be positive

Cons

No real appreciation of what employee's do to keep the place running for incompetent managers.

Waste Connections Response

6y

Thank you for your feedback. The servant leadership philosophy is important to us and we continue to reinforce and train our leaders to foster meaningful relationships with employees so they can support them in their jobs. If you have any further feedback to share, please email us at GlassDoorReview@wasteconnections.com. Thank you again for your feedback.

5.0

Dec 19, 2019

Best company I have ever worked for!

District manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There's all the opportunity in the world available to those that want it, but you have to go out and get it. We are a growth company, and this applies to both the size of the business, and people development. The outward facing appearance of our culture can seem too good to be true, but it's genuine and results in a sense of camaraderie unlike any other that I have experienced. Each employee is trusted and empowered to act as an owner, of the culture and the business, resulting in increased engagement. Last but not least, the sector that our business operates in is extremely stable, able to weather the ups and downs of the economy.

Cons

While I love the decentralized structure, it can be challenging for those that are expecting an "instruction manual" on how to do their job. Decentralization and autonomy isn't for everyone. The most successful Waste Connections employees must take a proactive approach to their own personal development.

Waste Connections Response

6y

Thank you for the positive feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear you’re enjoying your experience with us. Our values are the foundation of our culture and define everything we do. It’s wonderful to hear them reinforced across the organization so that we can continue building an environment where employees can thrive. Thank you again for taking the time to provide your insights.

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