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 61 reviews)); "Good Benefits and retirement plan" ((in 55 reviews)); "Great for people who don't mind lying a lot to customers" ((in 30 reviews)); "Good money and plenty of hours" ((in 12 reviews)); "Some employees are great well the majority of staff don't care and tend to play favourites." ((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 56 reviews)); "Long Hours and not enough help" ((in 35 reviews)); "No training lack of communication" ((in 12 reviews)); "Transfer station managers have no accountability whatsoever, held to no standards by general managers." ((in 11 reviews)); "Constant miss management, lack of leadership, you either work till your dead or you don't work at all." ((in 8 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

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3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(671 total reviews)

Patrick Dovigi

58% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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GFL Environmental has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 671 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).

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671 reviews

2.0

Feb 28, 2024

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Account manager

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Pros

My immediate team were great.

Cons

Not sure the executive had a clear picture of where they were heading.

5.0

Feb 26, 2024

Growth, Growth and more Growth

Business development

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

GFL is the best environment for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit. Ideas and action win with speed being a close second.

Cons

As the company gets larger, some people feel a little disconnected with other teams or regions but the company is actively working on that.

3.0

Feb 25, 2024

Not as shiny on the inside as the green paint

District manager

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CEO approval

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Pros

Career growth and training opportunities.

Cons

Will use you like battery. Once your charge in drained in the trash bin you go.

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