Republic Services reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(3,489 total reviews)
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Jon Vander Ark

72% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Republic Services has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,489 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
4.0
Jul 7, 2025

Great Company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Long term career opportunities. A place to retire at while feeling like you're contributing to the environment and community. Great people to work with that become family.

Cons

Like any large organization, it can be dis-organized.

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Republic Services Response
11mo
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
Jul 6, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

relatively easy job with great staff. works ends once you clock out.

Cons

low pay, more emphasis on metrics than employee morale. the customers hate the company, so be prepared for a stressful shift of escalated calls.

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Republic Services Response
11mo
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.
3.0
Jul 3, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits including pension match, paid vacation and personal days. Worked remotely until my division was sold to WM.

Cons

Division I worked for was sold and it was a messy transition.

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Republic Services Response
11mo
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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