Does GFL Environmental pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GFL Environmental employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GFL Environmental. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GFL Environmental?

54% of GFL Environmental employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GFL Environmental 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GFL Environmental?

Truck Driver (37) , Driver (26) , Customer Service Representative (19) , Account Manager (11) , Manager (11) , Heavy Equipment Operator (9) , Roll Off Driver (9) , Mechanic (8) , Operations Manager (8) , Analyst (7) , General Laborer (7) , Operations Supervisor (7) , Operator (7) , Project Coordinator (7) , Swamper (7)

What are the pros of working at GFL Environmental according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay and I had no problems with management" ((in 57 reviews)); "Good Benefits and retirement plan" ((in 54 reviews)); "great people to work with daily" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good money and plenty of hours" ((in 13 reviews)); "Good coworkers and comradere." ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GFL Environmental according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and lack of good structure" ((in 63 reviews)); "Long Hours and not enough help" ((in 35 reviews)); "No training lack of communication" ((in 13 reviews)); "Transfer station managers have no accountability whatsoever, held to no standards by general managers." ((in 11 reviews)); "Leadership has no idea what they are doing." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about GFL Environmental layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed GFL Environmental locations?

Raleigh , Southfield , Sterling Heights , Kansas City , Atlanta , Houston , Chesapeake , Detroit , Garner , Columbia , Frankfort , Muskego , Pontiac , Lansing , Traverse City , Oklahoma City , Wilson , Fairburn , Peoria , Midlothian , Richmond , Fredericksburg , Springfield , New York , Hartland , Wayne , Byron Center , Hope Mills , High Point , New Bern

GFL Environmental reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(670 total reviews)

Patrick Dovigi

58% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (670 reviews)

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GFL Environmental has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 670 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GFL Environmental employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

670 reviews

3.0

Jul 4, 2022

Gfl

Diesel technician iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Large company good benefits Co workers are nice

Cons

Too much oversight too many cooks in the kitchen

1.0

Jul 2, 2022

Chaos

Shop foreman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The starting salary and benefits are decent.

Cons

Work/life balance is non-existent. The management team at the local and regional levels has tremendous turnover, which has led to perpetual incompetence and general disorganization. Much of this is due to little/no training combined with very little HR support. All of these things combined has created a very toxic and unprofessional culture. Truck drivers, mechanics and aspiring managers can do MUCH better for their careers elsewhere!

1.0

Jul 1, 2022

Pay and Salary Good, Management awful. Good Ole Boys Club for managers.

Heavy equipment operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed my time their with most employees. Pay is decent as well as the benefits. Honestly the only good thing about the company is the pay and benefits.

Cons

Management really lacks management, management can be manipulative at times. Rewards bad behavior and favors those who are negative. They sweep racism and inappropriate comments or situations under the carpet. Former Waste Industries management who are now GFL Environmental management treat the place as the good ole boys club still. They will do anything to protect the mothership. You report hostile work environment and nothing gets done.

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Jobs at GFL Environmental

Recovery Technician, Recycling and Liquid Waste

Laborer, Industrial Services

On-Site Sample Technician, Hazardous Waste Services