Waste Management Employer Reviews

starting early morning routes,patience is definitely something I learn while working with waste management. my co worker was ok, I barely have contact with most of them, because we all have different pick up route, the hardest part about the job was making 3800 stop per day, but it was worth it because of the pay.

worked at hazardous material production facility supervisor.13 hr days in haz mat suit .summer in ppe was dangerous and they do not care if you pass out its always your fault . learned alot about hazardous material processing, and how much my body could handle i know if your looking for a safe non physical job THIS is not it. always fixed equipment – more... and was not a maintenance person understaffed and underpaid. – less

We threw away trash, and everybody was always polite and friendly. I made friends quick, and it is a great work place.

If you are looking for long hours and good pay this is the company to work for..... but the trucks are trash... play in steering, oil leaks, and play in gear shift and when you write it up on DVIR the shop will say doesnt effect the safe opperation... and wont fix it... if its broken or leaking they will put a band aid on it and your on your way... – more... untill it breaks down for good and then put on the down list... and then you have to drive something even worse then the truck you were driving... its sad ..goodluck.. you tell management and they dont care as long as the job done.. so easy to write you up for anything... but if you need time off or more hours they will work with you on it... great pay. I know its all profit but dont understand why a multi-billion dollar company has equipment like this.....very sad...

my truck broke down and it was on the down list and they wanted me to drive a truck that looked like a pitbull ate the seats and air pressure took 30min to build up and the manager said take it or go home,... so I went home without pay....sucked but if your truck is down there is no spares and it happens alot.... – less

Amazing people. Unlimited oppertunity to grow and learn different aspects of the business.

If you want $$$ and hours, then this is the place, otherwise you have no family life.

Fielding incoming calls for the construction department, work with customers, operations, sales, and set-up departments to resolve customer's issues including escalated and complex customer service issues. Provides advanced information and education to customers regarding service options, charges, and billing questions. Generate and submit new orders – more... and setups on behalf of the customer or sales person to meet delivery deadlines. – less

Management does not care about their employees. Very high turn ovrr. They punish you for being a second late. Quick training that lacks.

12 hour days if you finished your route fast you would be rewarded with just having to go and finish the slow guys who knew you were coming. Was treated poorly when ever i asked a week in advance to be out of work by 4 o'clock with my route done to pick up my kids
and still believe was let go due to the fact i was a single father of two very young kids – more... & was going through a custody battle and needed to be home before 7 o'clock some nights – less

12 hour days if you finished your route fast you would be rewarded with just having to go and finish the slow guys who knew you were coming. Was treated poorly when ever i asked a week in advance to be out of work by 4 o'clock with my route done to pick up my kids
and still believe was let go due to the fact i was a single father of two very young kids – more... & was going through a custody battle and needed to be home before 7 o'clock some nights – less

All trash haulers typically start pretty early in the morning, usually before the sun is up.
I learned many safety & driving skills.
Management was a bit rough around the edges, resulting in a high turnover rate, eventually leading to my leave as well after several years.
Co-works were just fine. A lot of the older guys have been there for many years.
Hardest – more... part of the job is of course the early start in the morning, & the occasional management hazing.
Enjoyed learning new skills & different parts of the county. – less

Fast paced customer interatactions and negotiations. 10years of experience with available promotions in each department. Great Health care Benefits.

Great place to work and develop your craft. Waste Management is a company that is changing the way it does business, by turning its focus towards more sustainable practices.

handled sales and services for customers. good enviornment great co-workers and great work schedule.

Pickup trash and transport waste to recycling plant for processing.

I worked for this company for over 7 years. I did whatever the manager/supervisor asked of me and then some.
in the time i was there i was responsible for putting out 2 truck fires and saving close to $500,000 worth of equipment.
I also found a pipe bomb and carried it outside away from fellow employees at great risk to myself.
I was never thanked or – more... commended in ANY way for my efforts!
Waste management also has a confidentiality policy and a no retalition policy that they do not adhere to.
the rulebook they supposedly go by only applies if you are not well liked by management.
I would not work for this company again...i dont even want them to handle my trash!
they do not recycle material as they profess to ...as i personally witnessed over 350 lbs of batteries sent thru the compactor and to a landfill as the manager did not want to pay to handle them correctly!
Awesome Stewardship of the Environment there W.M. !
What a Waste of my time! – less

driving from place to place all day long. working with the customers first hand..

Great company, good benefits, great people. I love working for this company. It's always great to work for a company you feel cares.

days are normally 12 hrs m-f. 4a to 4p. you get to route yourself. you dont go without as far as tools to do your job. motivation and good work ethic will make prosperous.

I would love to go back there I had a good time but was very tired at the end of the day and it was well worth it.