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 benefits and RRSP match" ((in 57 reviews)); "Good pay and I had no problems with management" ((in 56 reviews)); "great people to work with daily" ((in 31 reviews)); "Good money and plenty of hours" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good coworkers and comradere." ((in 11 reviews))

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

"poor management and lack of good structure" ((in 57 reviews)); "Long Hours and not enough help" ((in 34 reviews)); "Transfer station managers have no accountability whatsoever, held to no standards by general managers." ((in 13 reviews)); "No training for dealing with biohazard materials that were contained in trucks." ((in 12 reviews)); "No work life balance" ((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

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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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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).

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670 reviews

2.0

Nov 21, 2024

Thanksgiving meal

Collection specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love working for this company but the appreciation from this company is slim to none.

Cons

I’m highly upset about the little perks that are given. For Thanksgiving we’re receiving are equivalent to a prison meal and to think that this is a billion dollar company.

5.0

Nov 19, 2024

Great place to work and gain experience

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to get your foot in the door and gain experience, will lead to lots of opportunities. In or outside of the company

Cons

Long hours, lots of time away from home, very hard work.

3.0

Nov 16, 2024

Great

Hr generalist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hybrid and very big company

Cons

Not a lot of room for development

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