Is Republic Services a good company to work for?

Republic Services has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 3,588 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 55% of employees would recommend working at Republic Services to a friend and 54% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Republic Services have been left by employees working as Customer Service Associate , CRC and Division Manager .

Does Republic Services pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Republic Services employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Republic Services. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Republic Services?

55% of Republic Services employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Republic Services 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Republic Services?

Operations Supervisor (216) , Customer Service Representative (109) , Truck Driver (91) , Account Manager (89) , Driver (88) , Operations Manager (62) , Residential Driver (53) , Sales Representative (48) , Account Executive (41) , Manager (40) , Associate Account Manager (36) , Heavy Equipment Operator (36) , Dispatcher (35) , Supervisor (34) , Inside Sales Representative (33)

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

"Benefits are good and dispatch" ((in 391 reviews)); "awesome place to work the people are great the company really cares about its workers whether your temp worker or not" ((in 184 reviews)); "I started as a driver and was very happy doing this.The training was great." ((in 65 reviews)); "hey take care of their employees and care" ((in 62 reviews)); "Good culture and co workers" ((in 54 reviews))

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

"Poor management to work with" ((in 205 reviews)); "Very busy and long hours sometimes" ((in 94 reviews)); "No work life balance be prepared to work up to 12 hours a day + Saturdays." ((in 87 reviews)); "Additionally, he is openly derogatory toward his female colleagues, and this behavior is accepted by the upper management." ((in 60 reviews)); "Lack of support from direct manager." ((in 55 reviews))

What are employees saying about Republic Services layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Republic Services locations?

Phoenix , Charlotte , Houston , Chandler , Indianapolis , Scottsdale , Las Vegas , Chicago , Dallas , Atlanta , Los Angeles , Fort Worth , Anaheim , Boise , Arlington , Cleveland , Saint Louis , Lewisville , Columbus , Seattle , Philadelphia , Memphis , Nashville , Fort Wayne , Fishers , Baltimore , Detroit , Jacksonville , Lakeland , Boston

Republic Services reviews

3.4

55% would recommend to a friend

(3,494 total reviews)

Jon Vander Ark

68% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

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Republic Services has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,494 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).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Apr 6, 2024

Micro manage

Truck driver

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Money,money,money,vacation health insurance, lots of overtime

Cons

We're on you about everything

Republic Services Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback! Republic Services continually strives to maintain a high-performing workforce that is diverse, engaged and well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers and communities. We're happy that you were a Republic Services team member.

5.0

Apr 5, 2024

Great place to work.

District sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

can not say enough about what a great company this is to work for. the culture is fantastic. the GM sets the tone for the entire facility. they truly care about their emoployees

Cons

none that i can think of at this time.

Republic Services Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback! At Republic Services, we're dedicated to maintaining our highly inclusive culture and leveraging human-centered practices that make us an employer of choice. We're thrilled to know that you've enjoyed your time as a Republic Services team member.

3.0

Apr 5, 2024

Company review

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many great benefits and opportunities for a raise

Cons

low salary, higher ups have too much power

Republic Services Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback! Republic Services continually strives to maintain a high-performing workforce that is diverse, engaged and well-prepared to meet the needs of our customers and communities. We're happy that you were a Republic Services team member.

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