Republic Services reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(3,482 total reviews)
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Jon Vander Ark

74% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Republic Services has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,482 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
Jan 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Plenty of opportunity to move around Training is defined by what you would like to do

Cons

Low communication Very reactive not proactive

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Republic Services Response
1w
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 are a Republic Services team member.
1.0
Dec 31, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Weekly pay - Union benefits - Overtime opportunities

Cons

Management demonstrates favoritism, with prolonged non-work-related interactions during both day and night shifts. Limited training opportunities; union shop training occurs approximately once per quarter, and technical documentation is unavailable upon request. Theft of personal tools was reported to management, with no documented follow-up or resolution. Expectations regarding required work hours are inconsistent and communicated after the fact. Workplace culture discourages dissent; employees not aligned with informal groups experience reputational harm. No structured onboarding process beyond the first day of online training modules. Multiple senior technicians advise leaving the company due to declining training quality and management practices. This location has a documented pattern of high employee turnover. Management lacks a structured performance improvement process and provides minimal guidance for employee development.

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Republic Services Response
5mo
Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry to hear you had a negative experience. As a certified Great Place to Work®, Republic Services strives to be a workplace where people can thrive and bring their whole selves to work.
5.0
Dec 24, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Work life balance is excellent

Cons

Lack of communication amongst departments

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Republic Services Response
5mo
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.
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