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    Republic Services Reviews

    Updated October 10, 2018
    1,480 reviews

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    Republic Services President, CEO, and Director Donald W. (Don) Slager
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    • "Work/life balance lacks at times" (in 45 reviews)

    • "Long hours are a standard for everyone" (in 69 reviews)

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    1. "A job to love"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Sorter in Minneapolis, MN
      Current Employee - Sorter in Minneapolis, MN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great team, interesting things to see, great full hours!
      It is a truly enjoyable job, and provides me with lots of time to think while I work.

      Cons

      Difficult, physical, work. Quite dirty. You will feel like it is impossible to get clean. No room for promotion. Pay isn't GREAT, but it does add up.

      Advice to Management

      Why can I not have a chair? Standing for ten hours every day makes my poor back hurt and I could sort just as well sorting down.

    2. Helpful (2)

      "Not a great job"

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      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative
      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative
      Doesn't Recommend
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Republic Services full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good PTO and health insurance

      Cons

      This review is about the CSR position.
      It’s very emotionally draining. We had to deal with angry customers all day complaining about the confusing billing system/website, unexpected charges, drivers not doing their job properly, among other things. The training wasn’t the best.

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    3. "Not too bad"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time

      Pros

      Great benefits and rewarding

      Cons

      Some days are longer than others

    4. "Great Organization"

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      Current Employee - General Manager in Houston, TX
      Current Employee - General Manager in Houston, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Great team members at the division. Awesome benefits and compensation at all levels.

      Cons

      None at this time. Keep up the good work

      Advice to Management

      Our corporate leaders should continue to drive and share the vision. Don't let the field slow the momentum.

    5. "Steady Career Growth"

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      Former Employee - Account Manager in Huntsville, AL
      Former Employee - Account Manager in Huntsville, AL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Republic Services full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      This company pays competitive salary plus commission. The work atmosphere is business casual. Quotas are important but manageable and reachable. This company offers career growth and path to management.

      Cons

      The paperwork is burdensome and their contracts are tough to negotiate.

    6. "Good company"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Everything provided, great benefits, good hours

      Cons

      Too much wiggle room for upper management

      Advice to Management

      Keep within your job function

    7. "Its not for evey one"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time

      Pros

      Great pay and decent benefits
      small annual salary increase
      Yearly company/family parties and on site cookouts are nice

      Cons

      Corporate is more worried about their numbers and the bottom dollar than they are about customer service.
      Long hours at times
      If you are off for a Holiday during the week you are required to work the following Saturday.
      lack of promotions/opportunities... they rather hire outside then to promote within.

      Advice to Management

      It is not about you, it is about the customers!

    8. "Operations Supervisor"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Republic Services full-time

      Pros

      The people are great! I was outdoors a lot. I actually miss my job at RS.

      Cons

      It was challenging at times dealing with stubborn people and the hours are very long.

    9. "Roll Off Driver"

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      Former Employee - Roll Off Driver
      Former Employee - Roll Off Driver
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Republic Services full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great place to work at

      Cons

      Not too many just do your job.

    10. "Inside sales"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time

      Pros

      Good pay , PTO

      Cons

      High volume , managers are always busy

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