Republic Services reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(3,497 total reviews)
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Jon Vander Ark

68% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Republic Services has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,497 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Republic Services employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.8 stars).

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3K reviews
3.0
Mar 23, 2015

clerical

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

good benefits and a nationwide company

Cons

wages inadequate. took away bonuses

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Republic Services Response
11y
We are sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We strive to create great experiences for our employees and we’re always seeking feedback. If you’d like to discuss this further please email us at recruiting@republicservices.com.
1.0
Mar 20, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

As with all companies that have multiple branches, your experience working here will probably vary with what branch you work at. So it is possible some offices are run more efficiently than the one I worked at. Also, you definitely have job security working here because no one wants to work here so they are so desperate for employees they never fire anyone.

Cons

Since I started working here, republic has acquired at least 4 other trash companies. Every time a company is acquired, it is a disaster that falls particularly hard on customer service's shoulders. There is no system in place for integrating new accounts, so it just ends up being total chaos. I notice a lot of racism and sexism in the office, and upper management doesn’t seem to notice or care. The pay is absolutely disgraceful for the sheer amount of stress involved in the job. The hours aren't flexible at all. It’s extremely disappointing to slave away in a stuffy office for 45+ hours every week only to STILL not be able to pay basic bills. I work 2 other jobs in addition to this one to make ends meet, which is ridiculous for the amount of work I do here. Upper management is extremely inept at doing their jobs, and unfortunately every time they fail at taking care of the customers, it becomes the customer service agent’s problem. Since I started working here I've seen multiple employees simply stop coming to work, overwhelmed at the amount of stress. Also, the computer system used is literally from 1980. The facilities in our office are also from the 70s or 80s, some in a state of disrepair. Seriously? Having worked in several offices, this is not a modern office at all. They really need to get with the times.

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Republic Services Response
11y
Thank you for your feedback. This information has been shared with the appropriate team members for follow up. If you’d like to discuss this further please email us at recruiting@republicservices.com.
2.0
Mar 18, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

They treat their front line employees pretty good, and care about their well being.

Cons

Treat your supervisors as well if not better. Supervisors not only help to keep the front line employees safe, but in a pinch become the front line employee without the pay, points, and reward.

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Republic Services Response
11y
Thanks for your feedback. We would like to hear more about your ideas on how we can improve our employee experiences. Please contact us or your local Human Resources Representative. We can be reached at recruiting@republicservices.com.
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