Does Recology pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Recology employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Recology. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Recology?

42% of Recology employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Recology 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Recology?

Customer Service Representative (9) , Manager (9) , Driver (7) , Operations Supervisor (7) , Truck Driver (4) , Customer Service Specialist (3) , Environmental Specialist (3) , Heavy Equipment Operator (3) , Sales Associate (3) , Sorter (3) , Waste Zero Specialist (3) , Driver/Helper (2) , Field Supervisor (2) , Mechanic (2) , Project Manager (2)

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

"Good benefits" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great People in the Field!" ((in 18 reviews)); "Good pay" ((in 13 reviews)); "Union positions, great benefits, and striving company culture" ((in 5 reviews)); "Good work life balance in the company" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Unseasoned and inexperienced people being promoted with no training." ((in 9 reviews)); "Better manager oversight is needed to ensure projects are done on time." ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper management is manipulative, discriminatory, switch & bait, lie" ((in 6 reviews)); "There can be Long hours at times" ((in 5 reviews)); "Long hours never see your family unless your off work." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Recology locations?

San Francisco , Seattle , Portland , Vacaville , Arcata , Santa Rosa , Vallejo , Sacramento , Mountain View , Marysville , Ashland , Mesa , Arvin , Lamont , Eureka , Fortuna , Samoa , Fresno , Los Angeles , Newport Coast , Modesto , Davis , Millbrae , Redwood City , San Carlos , Gilroy , San Jose , Sonoma , Vernalis , Bothell

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Recology reviews

3.1

42% would recommend to a friend

(202 total reviews)

Sal Coniglio

66% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (202 reviews)

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Recology has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 202 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Recology 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

202 reviews

3.0

Jul 22, 2025

recology opinion

Welder/fabricator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

friendly atmosphere, good pay, great benefits, cnsistent work, safe environment

Cons

favoritism, not real understanding, special treatment, no grace period, unhelpful

5.0

Jun 30, 2025

Great Company!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing coworkers and leadership here.

Cons

I wish the benefits for women were better.

3.0

Mar 1, 2025

Not bad for a job

Retail sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy, entry level, dont need to use your brain much

Cons

Slow and no benefits. Honestly boring at times

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