This is a good company to work for although the industry and politics can be peculiar. - Divisional Sales Manager Republic Services Employee Review

4.0
May 13, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is plenty of space to operate as you see fit with limited oversight other than results, but that may not apply to all divisions, areas, regions. There is good opportunity to sell as everyone needs the service.

Cons

The market has recently been experiencing a price war and it is sometimes hard to sell uniqueness. The industry is also littered with brokers that are mostly parasites and rarely if ever, bring value. There are also plenty of industry castoffs that pop up in various ne places and try to pass themselves off as experts, especially in new "green" technologies that are usually not sustainable of viable solutions, just repackaged junk. The problem is that many corporate, larger companies are suckers for bogus "green" initiatives and sometimes buy into the myth of new so called solutions.

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5.0
Mar 26, 2026
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Pros

Good people, good culture really, great experience

Cons

N/A good experience in general

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Republic Services Response
2mo
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
May 27, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The pay is competitive, especially with overtime opportunities, and there is strong potential to earn a solid income for employees willing to work hard. The job also provides steady work and consistent hours, which can be valuable for drivers looking for financial stability.

Cons

The work/life balance for roll-off drivers can be difficult, particularly when working weekends. Drivers are often scheduled in a way that keeps hours under 60 while still requiring Saturday work, rather than being given an additional recovery day during the week. With the level of physical labor involved, one day off is often not enough to properly recover. There is also a heavy emphasis on “swinging” containers. While swings can make sense when locations are far apart, many are scheduled for stops that are very close together and provide little operational benefit. Swings add significantly more physical labor for drivers and, in some cases, can actually take longer than traditional service methods. Over time, consistently working 55–60 hour weeks under these conditions can lead to fatigue and burnout.

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Republic Services Response
2w
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.
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