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On average, employees at Waste Management give their company a 3.7 rating out of 5.0 - which is 5% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. The happiest Waste Management employees are Drivers submitting an average rating of 4.1 and Outside Sales Representatives also with a rating of 4.1.

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3.7
Average Rating
(based on 77 Waste Management Review Ratings)

Ratings by Category

Company Culture
3.6
Growth Opportunities
3.2
People You Work With
4.4
Person You Work For
3.8
Rewards You Receive
3.6
Support You Get
3.7
Way You Work
4.0
Work Setting
3.6
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"This is "the company" to work for in the waste and the environmental sector. Highly ethical, highly motivated to do right things and still make a profit for all stakeholders. They take good care of their employees and provide as stable and safe a work environment as possible."
Posted 9 years ago in Houston, TX
Data Protection Administrator

What do you like about working at Waste Management?

"WM was a wonderful company that took care of me and my family along with expanding my career."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"The company is top tier and I would recommend it to anyone who has the chance to work for them."

What don't you like about working at Waste Management?

"Economy is what it is and due to RIF... not really a negative towards the company, just the economy."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I feel that if a company strives to ensure quality from its employees then it will receive the same results."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Manager
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Company-Industry Rating Comparison

3.7
Waste Management (137)

3.9 Highest Rated in this Industry is Nexon (6)
3.5 Lowest Rated in this Industry is Allied Waste Industries (25)
3.7 Average of All Companies in this Industry (338)
Fleet Technician

What do you like about working at Waste Management?

"I like the work areas designed for every mechanic, and the way the work was assigned to us."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If called for an interview dress professional, and make sure you answer all the questions asked."

What don't you like about working at Waste Management?

"I was not very pleased with condition of the equipment, and the lack of parts to complete the repairs."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Waste Management Employee

"Dear Company Representative: Enclosed is a resumé, briefly outlining my background and qualifications, for your review and consideration. As reflected in my resumé, I have extensive experience in managing high volume recycling, and processing operations. This encompasses all staff selection/supervision, coordinating daily operations, maintenance, compliance administration and project planning. I specialize in adapting operations to meet critical time and budgetary goals. My background also includes planning and implementing new processes, equipment and technologies. My training includes in-depth insight to multiple health, safety, regulatory and compliance functions which allows me to remain current with ever-changing industry trends. I have been selected to manage key projects and assist other operations in implementing new processes. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to discuss my qualifications with you in more depth. To arrange for a personal interview, you may call me at (714) 713-5147. Or, if you prefer, you may e-mail me at fgetzinfinity1@gmail.com. Sincerely,"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Waste Management Employee

"Great place to work and wold recommend anyone to work there"

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Waste Management Employee

"I have work for this company for almost 4 years and I deal with a lot of customers, different company. My company I am working for now deals with Hazmat Regulations, 40 Hour Hazwoper, RCRA, Compliance, communication, Continuous Improvement, Pollution Prevention. Loading Tank Wagon, Inspections, Paperwork, Fork Lift Operator, Shipping and Receiving, Dock worker etc, Dot regulation, Billings, Streamline, Organized and Detailed Documentation, Effective and Direct Communication..."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Shop Manager

"It was a great learning experience."

Person You Work For 4.9 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.9 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 4.8 / 5
Assistant Superintendent
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4.7 / 5 Work Setting 4.7 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.7 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.9 / 5
Company Culture 4.7 / 5 Way You Work 4.8 / 5
Waste Management Employee

"The company was a large Fortune 500 company that went through several re-organizations. The accounting functions were re-organized to Shared Accounting centers and therefore the job functions at the local business units were eliminated."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Operations Manager
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5
Customer Service Representative
Person You Work For 4.8 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4.9 / 5
Support You Get 4.7 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.6 / 5
Company Culture 4.5 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Account Executive

"A really nice place to work."

Person You Work For 4.3 / 5 People You Work With 4.8 / 5 Work Setting 4.8 / 5
Support You Get 4.7 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4.7 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4.8 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Waste Management Employee

"I have worked for Waste Management for 6 years and have found them to be very ethical and very liberal with flexibility needed to get your job done. The company is going through transformation, so change management skills and ability is critical."

Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 5 / 5
Support You Get 4 / 5 Rewards You Receive 5 / 5 Growth Opportunities 4 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 4 / 5
Office Manager
Person You Work For 5 / 5 People You Work With 4.9 / 5 Work Setting 3 / 5
Support You Get 4.9 / 5 Rewards You Receive 4 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 4.9 / 5 Way You Work 4.9 / 5
Facility Manager

"I worked in the electronic recycling division of Waste Management. I ran my own facility; all aspects of that facility. However, I had to forecast my budgets, watch my EBIT and P & L's. I enjoyed the work immensely. Unfortunately laws don't exist in Oklahoma regarding electronics disposal."

Person You Work For 4 / 5 People You Work With 5 / 5 Work Setting 4 / 5
Support You Get 5 / 5 Rewards You Receive 3 / 5 Growth Opportunities 5 / 5
Company Culture 5 / 5 Way You Work 5 / 5

Waste Management Reviews FAQs

Is Waste Management a good company to work for?

Waste Management has an overall rating of 3.7 Average Rating out of 5, based on over 77 Waste Management Review Ratings left anonymously by Waste Management employees, which is 5% lower than the average rating for all companies on CareerBliss. 88% of employees would recommend working at Waste Management.

Does Waste Management pay their employees well?

Waste Management employees earn $45,500 annually on average, or $22 per hour, which is 31% lower than the national salary average of $66,000 per year. 24 Waste Management employees have shared their salaries on CareerBliss. Find Waste Management Salaries by Job Title.

How satisfied are employees working at Waste Management?

88% of employees would recommend working at Waste Management with the overall rating of 3.7 out of 5. Employees also rated Waste Management 3.6 out of 5 for Company Culture, 3.6 for Rewards You Receive, 3.2 for Growth Opportunities and 3.7 for support you get.

What is the highest paying job at Waste Management?

According to our data, the highest paying job at Waste Management is a Director of Procurement at $176,000 annually. Browse Waste Management Salaries by Job Profile.

What is the lowest paying job at Waste Management?

According to our data, the lowest paying job at Waste Management is a Forklift Operator at $16,000 annually. Browse Waste Management Salaries by Job Profile.

What are the pros and cons of working at Waste Management?

According to reviews on CareerBliss, employees commonly rated the pros of working at Waste Management to be Company Culture, Growth Opportunities, People You Work With and Person You Work For, and no cons.

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