Management views employees merely as pawns to be discarded at any time - Anonymous employee Republic Services Employee Review

1.0
Feb 21, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Health care benefits are decent, not the best but decent.

Cons

Way too many structural changes and lay-offs. Management views employees as merely a number and are heartless in the manner they handle restructuring and lay-offs. Some of the Managers and Directors are merely place-holders and have no idea what they are doing, yet in each round of restructuring and lay-offs they are never impacted. Working at Republic = No job security, so if you unfortunately end up working here always have other options laid out. Always keep interviews rolling even when you are employed at Republic because Management has zero loyalty to employees, regardless of your immense individual and collaborative contributions.

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Republic Services Response
8y
Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry that you did not have a good experience with us.

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Pros

Environment culture growth collaboration values

Cons

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Republic Services Response
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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
May 27, 2026
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Pros

The pay is competitive, especially with overtime opportunities, and there is strong potential to earn a solid income for employees willing to work hard. The job also provides steady work and consistent hours, which can be valuable for drivers looking for financial stability.

Cons

The work/life balance for roll-off drivers can be difficult, particularly when working weekends. Drivers are often scheduled in a way that keeps hours under 60 while still requiring Saturday work, rather than being given an additional recovery day during the week. With the level of physical labor involved, one day off is often not enough to properly recover. There is also a heavy emphasis on “swinging” containers. While swings can make sense when locations are far apart, many are scheduled for stops that are very close together and provide little operational benefit. Swings add significantly more physical labor for drivers and, in some cases, can actually take longer than traditional service methods. Over time, consistently working 55–60 hour weeks under these conditions can lead to fatigue and burnout.

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Republic Services Response
1mo
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 are a Republic Services team member.
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