Experience as a Retail Associate - Retail Associate Recology Employee Review

3.0
Feb 23, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Gain working knowledge of garbage, recycling and composting services and resources - Gain general retail experience - Gain intermediate understanding of products specifically made with recycled materials, more sustainable practices, or lower waste results

Cons

- Horrible pay/no living wage - Non-inclusive work culture (from what I experienced) - Upper management not as interested in zero waste goals despite being the company mission

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5.0
Aug 16, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

ESOP and commitment to a collaborative culture; excellent benefits. Management treats you with respect. Encourage growth and provide opportunities for advancement or lateral moves within the company.

Cons

Workload can be overwhelming at times

3.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Supportive coworkers, good employee owned company with opportunities to be promoted from within. Just have to put in your time and provide solid work results via leadership qualities and strong KPI performance.

Cons

Tough Union environment to work in, and management structure is a little chaotic and inconsistent. Need to be very flexible, because policy changes happen quickly and often.

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