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Republic Services provides waste collection, recycling and disposal services. It handles residential, commercial and industrial waste management through an extensive network of facilities. Republic Services emphasizes sustainability and resource recovery, providing comprehensive waste solutions for 41 states.
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Reviewed July 4, 2024
Would not recommend Republic at all. Trucks didn't show up numerous times across multiple months, many times leaving us with trash piling up for multiple weeks. We had called and reported missed pick-ups multiple times and they still didn't come even then. The manager called and confirmed the driver had not been coming to our address at all because he "didn't know" he had to go down that street. It was $150 for the first 3 months of service and I can count one hand how many times they actually showed up. I asked for a credit as I feel our money was wasted after all the hassle. Was then told I should have reported the missed pick-ups which I did every single time. They said they saw some missed pickups but couldn't credit because they eventually serviced us. I will be canceling our account. Look elsewhere.
Annalise, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed July 2, 2024
This company is one of the most unprofessional companies I have ever dealt with. They do not keep their word on pick up dates and times. They change prices continually with no explanation and no warning. Their customer service representatives do not listen, they are rude, uninformed on current contracts and do not communicate with other representatives. If you have any other options to use a different company, choose any company other than Republic.
Hi Forrest, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Updated review: July 2, 2024
I was Contacted by a GM and the bins were delivered within a few hours. He said he would co contact the customer service department and have them issue credits for the service and bins not received.
Original Review: July 2, 2024
I ordered new residential trash and recycling service to receive 2 - 96 gal carts on 6/17/24. I received only one really banged up, partial broken rigged up, bin that is not labeled as to whether it is trash or recycling and the bin is all the same color with a random company name on it, not Republic Services like all other bins in my neighborhood.
I have been in contact with so many customer service people now my case has been "escalated" at least 3 times. It took until 6/24 just to hear from someone that it was escalated to. Only to have him tell me he would be sending out two brand new bins the next day. One trash one recycling the next day and that was a week ago. I still have not received anything. I called customer service again last week on Thursday and they placed a new order for two new bins to be received Monday July 1st and those never came either.
I truly don't understand why it is so difficult to receive trash and recycling bins and service when I only have maybe three options of services in this area. I just left Waste Management due to pick up service issues and then I run into this with Republic Services. So not only do I need to receive my Republic Services bins but I also need credit for the now into 3 weeks of service that I have not received because I don't even have the correct bins and I have no idea what the bin is that I initially got and nobody in customer service can tell me what it is either.. Avoid using Republic if you can.
Hi Katrina, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Updated review: July 8, 2024
Change to a 5 star. heard from management. he was great to the point I want to keep there services great job!!! thanks for the great follow up. I wanted to remove old review but cant ;-(
Original Review: July 1, 2024
I've been a customer of Republic Services for years, but my recent experience has been incredibly frustrating. Without any notice, my bill skyrocketed by $41 in just one month, jumping from $96 to $141. I usually use bill pay, so I didn't catch the extra charge last month. It was only when I finally glanced at my bill this month that I noticed the absurd increase. When I called to inquire about the steep hike, the representative gave me a vague explanation about vendors charging more. She then magically managed to lower my bill to $108, without any clear explanation of what she actually adjusted or removed to reach that number.
Frankly, I'm deeply disappointed. As a loyal customer, I expect better treatment than having my rates raised out of nowhere. If it takes me catching the overcharge for Republic Services to suddenly offer a lower rate, it makes me question their loyalty to customers who have been with them for years. Perhaps it's time to explore other trash services that actually value customer loyalty.
Hi Tony, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 29, 2024
Since the beginning of 2024, our street has been missed five times for either trash, recycle, (one time both…) Or bulk. I fill out the app to say missed pick up and typically they are there on Monday or Tuesday to get it because we have Saturday pick up. This past Saturday, June 22… Our neighborhood did not get our bulk pick up. I completed the form as normal Saturday night. Apparently it didn’t go through. On Monday I completed it again. On Tuesday I called. They assured me someone was picking it up by Tuesday at 6 pm - no pick up. I phoned again Wednesday and was again told it would be picked up by 6 pm. No pick up. I went to Twitter… X… And did a direct message.
It was escalated and upon calling on Thursday, I was told it would be picked up. The gal also indicated there was a comment that the allegedly truck broke down on Tuesday and then there were four letters for an abbreviation which she did not know what that meant. I’m guessing it’s some kind of internal code that is not appropriate but regardless… The bulk was not picked up by Thursday night. I received a message from X today (Friday) indicating it would be picked up by end of day. It has not been picked up.
We have no option other than Republic Services here in Las Vegas. They are a monopoly. Their flagrant abuse of that situation and lack of any customer service whatsoever… With the exception that the people you call are amazing… Shows that the city of Las Vegas/Clark county needs to figure out a new service. We pay for this and the rates have gone up and the service has gone absolutely downhill. One week later and my bulk has not been picked up. I I would have pulled it back into the garage, but I’ve been told five times it would be picked up. Is that acceptable? I would be fired if I didn’t do MY job But apparently, apparently when you’re the only game in town, you aren’t held accountable. I miss my old state/city with Waste Management. They were impeccable and cared.
Hello Krista, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your bulk pick up and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 29, 2024
Scheduled a pickup and paid for a pickup of a bulk item. We explained what the item was and we were told they would come the next day between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. No one ever came to pick up the item but our credit card sure was charged. I had to leave the item out on the curb all weekend thinking that maybe there were just a day late and deal with my HOA being very upset with me. I received no phone calls, no emails. Nothing to explain to me the situation of maybe why they were late or why they didn't pick it up. Still have the item. Still don't have my money back.
Hello Adam, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your bulk pick up and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 27, 2024
Absolute sham of a company. Small businesses BEWARE, they try to stay out of sight and mind by auto renewing contracts without any confirmation or request. They will also increase your rate within the contract.
Karl, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 27, 2024
I called today because I am selling my warehouse and getting rid of the dumpster so one of your bright employees calls me back drilling me about who the new owner is contact info and I said I don’t have it then she ask when am I closing and I said, "None of your business. I don’t have to give out that info to come pick up my dumpster tomorrow" so she hangs up on me and I call back and nothing, no resolution. Is that how you guys handle things? Don’t like it that I’m closing the account out and you want to keep screwing me over because I did look back at all the invoices and the charges are all over the place and pretty sure this is fraud. My trash started out at $79 a month with contract and some months $240 others $180 just whatever you guys feel like charging me that month.
This is scary and this is some mobster tactics you guys are trying and I see many lawsuits filed which you will have another tomorrow and by the way if my dumpster is not off my property this week I will personally deliver it to the address located in Savannah, GA and will bring a news reporter to film it. You guys are crooks and criminals.
Hi Richie, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 26, 2024
We have used Republic Services for 10 years. The bill we received last week was for $509. A 25% increase. As 2 seniors living solely on social security, we could not afford this. We researched and found much more affordable options. Yesterday we called Republic to cancel service. When asked why, we were offered a discount of $125. We explained that we found much cheaper options and we are on a fixed income. They are now charging us $94 to pick up the cans.
Hi Mary, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 26, 2024
TERRIBLE. We pay for trash pickup twice a week in the mobile home community we live in and no one showed up last week or today so it has been over a week that our garbage has been sitting in the 110+ weather. We can’t fit anything more in our can. We are a 55+ community and Republic doesn’t seem to care that many of our residents are unable to keep dragging their full cans back up the driveway when they don’t show up. These aren’t isolated cases, we have gone without trash pick up many times over the last few years without explanation and without reimbursement for the days they no-showed. One driver was caught sleeping in his truck one day. The company has lied to our management office saying “they were just there!” when asked about why they didn’t show up.
I have spent hours on the phone as a resident with them trying to just get a reason why this is happening and they won’t answer me. I have requested that they contact me if my trash won’t be picked up that day or will be delayed by a day so I can let my neighbors know. They have yet to contact me about that but I did start receiving a copy of the bill for the community I live in which is a HUGE mistake. I let them know about it and the person on the phone seemed extremely alarmed by this but I keep getting copied on the bill. Hopefully we’re getting a new company to do our trash collection, I don’t know what our management company has decided but they are as tired of this as we are.
Hello Copa, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash pick up and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed June 25, 2024
I had service with a local company, for 30 years, Republic bought them out last year, now the price on last invoice went up a dollar a week, I called and cancelled now they want $37.50 to come and pick up container, they won't let me take it to local office, and waive the fee, They are charging me $37.50 to pick up a 30 year old worn out trash can, I'm going to pay it but it will be the last cent they will ever get out of me,.
Gary, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 24, 2024
I ordered a dumpster for a house remodel from Republic. The dumpster was delivered fine, but the problem they have is their computer systems and customer service. I received a quote from them, but the priced I received was more than the quote. They will just transfer you between customer service and sales and no one has the authority to resolve the concern. Their website does not show accurate information and does not match the invoices they send.
Ivan, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 22, 2024
Signed up with this company 3 weeks ago…Paid deposit, and no service. Called every day, promised by the end of the day, and nothing. Just got a bill for 3 weeks of service…Are you kidding? Lousy service (actually no service) and lazy drivers. They miss about half of our neighbors as well. Go elsewhere if you want garbage service.
Bob, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 20, 2024
What a joke of a company this is! My family had paid for three months garbage pick up in advance, but then the company changed some of their policies regarding pick up and having to use special cans, so we cancelled almost immediately and went to another service. We were told we would get a $180.72 refund check in the mail within a few weeks, it's been almost a month and still no refund check!! In this day and age why aren't you refunding people electronically?? Did you send the check by Pony Express by chance? We've been on the phone at least five times trying to get our refund. What an absolute joke to be waiting this long for so much money that my family desperately needs! Shameful company.
Courtney, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Updated review: June 25, 2024
The company resolved our issue and we are satisfied with the outcome!
Original Review: June 19, 2024
Horrible company! Do not do business with them! Our trash company was purchased by Republic and somehow you just automatically have to agree to their cancellation terms without signing any documentation. So if you want to cancel with the company, you have to pay their cancellation fees That is 100 percent illegal. This place should be investigated.
Emily, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 18, 2024
Although I’ve been paying for services with Republic Services for years, I can’t seem to get a bulk pick up yet. After call in numerous times to get one table picked up my table still sits out at the street. Shame on Republic Services.
Shawn, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your Bulk and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 17, 2024
For many years, I have been forced to have Republic Services service my trash bins for apartments in the City of Los Angeles, and it keeps getting worse. The bad part about it is that I don't have a choice! For now I am stuck with poor service and service fees that increase substantially every January 1 like clockwork. They just added a new tiny green can for $111 per month and have pick that up only when I call and complain. I used to have control over who I paid to service my bins and if that was the case today, Republic Services would be fired immediately. But since I know they can't be fired for drivers constantly missing pick ups and poor customer service, they ignore my complaints and no changes are made.
A city inspector told me I need to take a picture of the overflowing bin with a time stamp the day before pick up, and take another picture the day after the RS pick-up is scheduled, then report it to the City! He was serious too! I call the City of LA and they document my concerns and reach out to RS, but nothing changes. I have called Republic's area manager and they don't do anything. Nobody cares about customer service anymore. Back when I had control over who I hired, I didn't have these problems. I guess having a lame Mayor doesn't help either.
Hello Ronald, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash pick up and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 16, 2024
If I could leave less than one star I would... Consistent late pick-ups, doesn't empty entire can frequently...sloppy! AND the customer service is terrible with a website that just runs you in circles and a terrible phone service. Avoid this company if you can.
Hi Phantasm, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience.
send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 13, 2024
If I could give a big fat 0 I would. Never follows through. Always just drops cans and they bust. Never grabs bulk pickup. They have promised me a call back 3 different times within 24hrs and nothing in 2 weeks. This company is nothing but slobs.
Hello Samantha, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by our service team and for failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed June 13, 2024
Billing person Danielle was very rude. When I called up she just interrupted me and said, "What is your name?" in a very rude tone. I asked her to explain the charges of my bill and she was not very helpful. We had recently signed up for service in Columbus Ohio and were told by the rep to try 2 cubic feet and then they can swap out to 6 cubic feet. We were never told that there is almost a $400 charge. When I called up Daniele was rude and not willing to even talk about the charge when I was never informed.
Hello Jay, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced with our customer service and for failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed June 13, 2024
Absolutely horrible trash service and customer service. The lies and lack of pride in their company definitely shows. They promise to make good on their mistakes but never follow through. Don't waste your money on service you will never receive.
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Reviewed June 12, 2024
Had a business account for 6 years. Closed business to put up for sale. Paid for 6 months of an empty pickup and could not afford it any longer. When I called to see about cancelling suggested they were wasting gas and time as dumpster was not use. I was told I need to call 60 days before contact renewal auto renewed. I asked when that was so I could be on top of it. I was transferred several times and told they didn't know. I had to talk to an account mgr. Her name was Nikesha. She was so vague and avoided me.
When I finally connected she would not give me a date until I signed something saying I understood it would be over $600 fees to "cancel" early even though I didn't know when that was? Reluctantly I did and low and behold two weeks later the account mgr left me a voice saying my account has auto renewed for 36 months! That I would have had to cancel 60 days ago or I could transfer if and when my business sold! I started this convo two weeks shy of the 60 days not knowing the actual contract date. I have been a customer for many years with no missed payments and they are charging me for empty dump on a closed business. I cancelled my residential service as my only recourse. Shady business practices! Go anywhere else!!
Susan, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed June 11, 2024
I have been a Business customer for over 19 years and have decided to close my account only to be told that it will cost $1724.28 plus 60 days to close it. I have never been late or behind on a bill and this what I get for that. Also I am not in a contract anymore, so I am not breaking it to close.
Jeff, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 11, 2024
Absolutely hate this is the only service we can use in our area!! They skip our trash day for an unknown reason, so our cans are naturally overloaded at this point!! They pick it up the following day & trash falls out!! Our lazy trash men have never once gotten out of the trucks when they spill trash bags onto the ground, so of course they’re not picking it up today either!! It’s not just our can, there’s trash all over the street but hey, not their problem!! They are horrible!! We’ve all cleaned it up of course, so I’m expecting some of my bill refunded, since we’re doing your job!! I know, want in one hand…..
Amanda, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 10, 2024
They missed the entire day. I placed an order for a bulk garbage pick up. They specifically said between 7am-7pm. They never came. I have been exhausted from people coming by picking up and spreading around mess through the neatly arranged items we laid out on the curb. I have to work tomorrow so this is terrible.
Shawna, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your bulk and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 7, 2024
After receiving our last bill in the mail, there was an increase in price of over 20%. We decided to cancel our service. When I called to cancel, I was told that there would be a fee to pick up the cans; a fee of $37.67 per can! $75.34 to pick up two cans that had no fee to drop off (Benfield dropped them off many years ago). I asked if I could bring the cans to the address on the bill to waive the pick-up fee and I was told no, they are picked up by a third-party company and stored elsewhere. The third-party company is a box truck very clearly labeled with Republic Services (our neighbor had their cans picked up as well). If a customer is offering to save you work and take their time to clean and return cans, I think the least you can do is accept that offer and waive the fee. I guess "the customer is always right" is a phrase that has long left the vernacular of customer service agents. I'm very disappointed in this company.
We are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed June 7, 2024
After 9 years of being a loyal customer they raised my rates $30 dollars. I called to get a better rate and was asked what would I like to pay? Really this isn’t a game show! So of course I gave them a really low number…you asked. After back and forth I said just cancel me…a few days later I called back hoping perhaps I just got a bad salesperson. The girl was nice but still didn’t offer much of a good price. I told her for two people we hardly fill the 96 gallon can…She offered me a 32 gallon at a decent price THEN I’m told “Delivery Fee” for the new can will be $49.99…I said I’m not a new customer you all are just swapping out. Would not budge so I said forget it! So you lose a customer of 9 years over a can! I have told my neighbors who use them about this and to watch your bill. I kept recycling service….but that is not going to be for long! Bye, Bye After 9 Years!
Denise, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed June 5, 2024
I'd give 0 stars if I could. Terrible service. Residential pickup can't do their job without knocking multiple barrels to the ground, trash everywhere and TOO LAZY to pick up their mess they made. Call 3 weeks in a row and get nothing but lip service. Promised a supervisor would call me within 24 hrs. LMAO. Nothing but lies. No change in inept service, nor a phone call.
Arthur, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 4, 2024
For residential trash service their rates are horrible, over 300.00 every 3 months for 2 cans! Customer service is awful, no one knows who said what. Not to mention they want to charge you to come pick up the cans. They told me one date and now it's another. Do yourself a favor and support a local business.
Jennifer, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 3, 2024
If I could give this company a zero star I would. I had Morning Disposal for 15 yrs. Republic bought them out and I absolutely couldn’t deal with how Republic conduct business. Horrible customer service, horrible business structure and absolutely the worst waste management company I had to work with. Beware if you are thinking of using this company. I found another company and asked to cancel service and they charged me two more months and a dumpster pickup fee. This place is such a scam. It makes me furious to be taken advantage by a company like this. I refused to pay the added charges. Now they threatened me with a collection agency.
Todd, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed June 3, 2024
Incompetent business. Reviews reflect this. Don't even bother calling them with any concerns you may have with them. I'd like to leave a quarter of a star rating, but there's no option for this unfortunately.
Aaron, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 30, 2024
Worst place ever. Don't waste your time. Terrible wait times to talk to people. The prices are through the roof. No one can afford with a one income household can pay these prices. The worst part is when you cancel they charge so much to puck it up over 100 dollars. What a rip off.
Allie, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 28, 2024
Republic bought a small company in my town and raised prices by $12 with no notice. When I called to cancel my service they told me I had to pay $37 to have the trash can picked up. This is ridiculous!! My can still has the old company's name still on it, it’s not even theirs. I will drive my can to their business and throw it their parking lot before I pay that fee!!
LeAnn, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 28, 2024
Just canceled my trash pickup and she tells me I have to pay $41 to have the bin picked up or I take it in myself. This company bought out another small company where I live and just dropped off the container at my house, there was no contract or any info about this cancelation fee. There are other cheaper companies in my area that also don't charge to cancel. Why am I being charged a fee I never agreed to?
Brandon, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 26, 2024
They always missed pickup trash bins. Some times the trash bin left a whole week on the street. I called and emailed but they still didn't fix it. I teach my dog three times then he never forgets but this company is different.
Vinh, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 24, 2024
Probably the most expensive trash company out there right now. They will get you by starting off with a teaser price but then keep raising the prices on you over time. The thing is the service is not the expensive part, it's the administration and environmental fees that almost double the price of your quarterly bill. Other trash companies in my area have no fees which makes their services a no-brainer. One other thing, know this, not if but when you choose to cancel because of their crazy price increases they will charge you $80 to pick up the trash cans. They don't tell you that though when you sign up.
Also, I find it hilarious that the only time they want to help you is when you post negative reviews and then they respond to every review asking for you to contact them. So when you're a loyal paying customer they have no wiggle room, but when you post your negative experience with them on the Internet now they have the ability to make changes? Stay away from this deceptive company.
Dave, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed May 23, 2024
Very disappointed in this company because we switched from waste management to the Republic. We’ve had trash sitting out in our front yard for over seven days .They skipped The bulk pick up and we called three times already. Hoping they come out tomorrow, I’m tired of hearing the same excuse. Very poor service or just laziness, whichever, we pay for this service and should be treated like paying customers.
Brandon,Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed May 22, 2024
We have had a dumpster with republic for two years. No problems other than late pickup until we got a bill for over $500! It showed an extra pickup three times - each charge was $150. Our regular payment is only $83 per month. Upon calling them we were told because the trash had filled the container enough that the lid was open from 3 to 10". They sent me photos of the dumpster showing the lid ajar because the trash had not been pushed down. When I asked why now are they dinging us when we have always done this and they said because now they have cameras so we can't get 'by with it' anymore. I asked why we were not given a warning as it's clean the trash could have been pushed down.
The lady was nasty nasty nasty. She finally removed the charge for the lid being open 3". Then said to stay on the line to rate her but then hung up and it didn't go to the survey for her - that lady was horrible and she knew she was horrible that's why she didn't let it go to the survey for her. We had to pull out of savings to cover the extra $300 charges. I argued that, "Hey if you're going to penalize for an open lid at least be fair about it - our entire monthly bill is only $83 but for an extra few inches over the top we have to pay $150 plus the $83!!!" That's just wrong. No empathy at all from this lady. And because no other trash company delivers dumpsters to our area we are stuck with this company - they have no competition so they get by with robbery. Avoid this company if you can!
Nancy, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 21, 2024
Republic Services is absolutely nonsense. Please save your time and money and go with any other trash company. I have been with Republic for 3 weeks now, and they have not collected my trash on the date they are supposed to pick it up, I have had to consistently call and ask when someone will pick it up. Also, I paid the $50 down deposit and got told it would be $76.98 per month. Sounds all fine until they don't tell you about all of the other fees, they charge you for. Got billed 5/5/24 for $89.94 and thought it was all taken care of for the next 3 months. Nope, got billed for 6/4/24 for $94.58. Absolutely outrageous.
Aleah, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 21, 2024
Trashman skipped us today. Run him down a few blocks away and he said our account was suspended. I Immediately called and confirmed that this was not so and they would let operations know. The man was in our neighborhood for a good hour. Literally dumped the neighbor's trash and still did not return. Why? So maybe they give you a 24 hours, wouldn't it make a little more sense just to simply return while you're in the neighborhood. And if they don't come back till next week, what do I do with my trash? They going to pick all my bags up off the street next time? We were customers with Wallace Brothers for several years previously and never had one problem. Too bad they sold out. I know people make mistakes but this is ridiculous. Suspended??
Laura, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 20, 2024
Customer service sucks. You get told one thing and they don’t stand behind it! When you call to try to get things straightened out you will just be told there is nothing they can do for you. Calling their customers service will get you nowhere.
Ryan, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed May 20, 2024
I am extremely dissatisfied with Republic Services! They price gouge then when you cancel service because it is way too expensive, only after calling to discuss options and being told there was nothing they could do for me....I canceled service then they charge me extra to pick up THEIR CAN!! Stay far away from Republic!! Customer Service is awful. Poor reflection that should not be carried on to their drivers, they are great.
Traci, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 17, 2024
I signed up for trash removal service on 3/19/24. Service was "supposed" to begin on Monday, April 8th. No one showed up. I called to see when it would be picked up. I was told the following day. Nope. I called again and was "promised" that it would be picked up on Wednesday. Nope. Called again and was told by Joanne that it would be picked up on Thursday. Nope. Called AGAIN and spoke with Octavio, he said to put the bins back at the curb. (We had brought them back up so they wouldn't get knocked over by the high winds we were experiencing.) Still NO ONE SHOWED UP! Called again and was told a Supervisor would contact me. No one ever called.
I finally emailed the person that initially signed us up. She said she was sorry and would speak to someone about it. Still nothing. I cancelled my "service" on 4/18/24. I have requested that my initial fee of $50.00 to "start" my service be refunded to me due to NON service. They had no problem TAKING my money but have still not refunded it They also had no problem coming up to my house and taking the bins.. AWFUL COMPANY. Signed up with a new company and have had NO issues.
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Reviewed May 16, 2024
Shady business practices, and terrible services. Had an account that transferred to Republic from the Best way/GFL days. When Republic took over they continued to charge me for door service but never provided it. After speaking with the office about my concerns on several occasions and still having issues I decided to cancel my service with this company April 13th. They still sent an invoice for $65 charging for the entire month of April even though they only managed to perform 1 pickup during that month.
I called and explained this to a customer rep and was informed that since they do not close out their billing cycle until the end of the month I would still owe them for a service they didn't even provide. She was very adamant that I will be held responsible to pay for a service that I did not receive because it stated they close their accounts at the end of the month on page 2 of their invoice. If you're going to charge for service you should provide it.
Terence, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed May 15, 2024
What a scam, It was storming and the 3 yd dumpster lid blew open exposing a portion of the black garbage bag and they charged me a overage fee of 38.00 for the picture I attached. Believe me they have missed picking mine up several time but now I don't care how EMPTY it is I will make damn sure they pick up from now on.
Pat, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 15, 2024
We were serviced by Benfield Sanitation before those bastards at Republic bought them out. Ever since then, the service has sucked. They consistently leave trash in our can, and CONSISTENTLY KNOCK OVER OUR CAN and leave it there for us to pick up. They have to be some of the laziest drivers I’ve ever seen. Terrible terrible service. And there’s no other options because they have a monopoly on the market in trash. THEY SUCK.
Michele, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 15, 2024
I would advise finding a trash removal company other than Republic. Once BSS changed over to Republic, customer service left as well. Times of pickup are all over the place, and some days not all trash is removed.
Tonya, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 14, 2024
I recently moved and was told Republic services is the trash service here. Their cans were already here so I called to start service. Service is every Fri. I work nights and I always place my cans out on the curb on Fri mornings at 5am when I get home. I've been here almost 12 weeks and my trash has been picked up twice. Everytime it doesn't get picked up I get numerous calls from their customer service stating my trash cannot be picked up because of cars parked on the street in the way. Mind you, I work nights so I'm woke up everytime they call. So I get up, look out the door and I promise you when I look to see what the issue is, I don't see it! It's beyond frustrating that I've lived here for 12 weeks now and my trash has been picked up twice.
This past Fri, again, trash wasn't picked up. So, I remove the cans from the street. It's now Tues and I hear the garbage truck and they collected the ones left out on the curb since Fri. They can call and wake me up to tell me they won't collect, but when they do I get no notification whatsoever. I can't justify paying for this service. It's expensive and now I have to pay for 3 mos of service that's been picked up twice. I understand the logistics and I understand the issues around the truck not being able to maneuver down the street to reach the cans. What I've witnessed is incompetent or lazy drivers and a company that cares very little about their customers and more about the money. Unfortunately, I'm afraid that's the world we live in today.
Jenny, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 8, 2024
We are in a small tourist community. The previous garbage service (Eagle Waste) sold out to Republic Services a couple years ago and that's when things went downhill. The prices are literally insane, and the fuel surcharges are equally insane. The double dipping of fuel charges, the extra charges, etc... It's constant, the locals are terribly disappointed and reach out to social media to share their frustrations frequently.
In this small community, I believe I have read 1 favorable review on Facebook and I have lost count on the number of complaints- seriously, you must know this area despises Republic "Services". Eagle Waste was our go-to for demo dumpsters (40-50 yarders). We used Republic Services 1 time to supply dumpsters for a project demo but the prices are nuts & will no longer hire them. Furthermore, our business had weekly & monthly service for 2 dumpsters- a 2 yd garbage & 4yd recyclable container. Over the winter, I received an invoice for $282. No explanation why I owed more than my "normal" $715+ quarterly fee.
When I inquired about the extra charge, they immediately sent me a very cloudy frost filled picture & claimed that it "shows" 2 bags of garbage were in the recyclable truck & it came from our dumpster and called it "contaminated". The picture showed nothing & proved nothing. PLUS, another fuel surcharge was added. I didn't want to argue, I had already read that Republic was doing this, so I paid the bill & cancelled the service. What a joke that was! I do not have a contract with Republic & now I received a bill for $552 to pick up their containers ($94 fuel surcharge)....Our business is 1.8 miles from your shop.
Our bill increased 51% in 2 years.... really? Thankfully, you have competition in the area now, everyone is jumping ship from you. I miss Eagle Waste- those guys were personable, reasonable, and they cared about the community. People in your office here are rude, your "account manager" could care less if the customers are happy or not- he must be on commission. You're a big company in a little tourist community with ZERO customer service.... You guys really do not have a good name in little ole Eagle River, WI. Start caring & do better. And start reviewing people's comments on social media. That should wake you up.
Jenny, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 8, 2024
If there was a zero star I would choose that option. We have had to call to remind them to pick up on scheduled day on numerous occasions. We’ve went 2-3 weeks with no pick up and had to call AGAIN for service. Beyond unhappy and will be cancelling and don’t recommend this service to anyone.
Cassidy, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your service and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 3, 2024
Republic bought out the last company. Drops off a can months later with no notice or explanation. Then when I cancel am told there is a $47 pick up fee. I say I will bring it back and they say that is not an option. I will turn them into the Better Business Bureau. I did not sign any type of agreement with them for the garbage can or agree to a crazy pick up fee.
Stacy, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 2, 2024
Their website says they are open 6-4. So I drove 1.5 hours to pick up a dumpster and dump it at their landfill. When I got there the gate was open, but the lady attendant said they were closed at 3:30. I pleaded with her to honor what is listed on their website to no avail. All in all $50 down the drain in fuel and it’s a long drive to somewhere I can park for the night. Such a jerk company.
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Reviewed May 2, 2024
Over the past two years Republic Services has missed the entire side of my dead in street a minimum of 6 times. No one can explain how only one side is picked up and the other is not. This is ridiculous
Tyrone, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your service and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed May 2, 2024
I have been a customer for almost 5 years. They have had modest price increases until recently. They bill every quarter so my bill went 24% from one billing cycle to the next, without an explanation. I called the company & I was told yes they had a price increase, without any reason why it was such a large increase. I have switched my trash pick up to a more reasonable company. I called Republic to have my furnished can picked up & tell them I was cancelling my service. I was told that they charge $42.00 for them to pick up their can! What a crook! Terrible company! I will not do business with them again. I would rather take my trash myself than deal with Republic.
Lyndia, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed May 1, 2024
I have a business account with this company and have called 4 different times and they have not picked up yet. It has been over a week. Everything goes into a call center and no one knows what is going on and I constantly get excuses and apologies but no action. This has to be one of the worst companies I’ve ever dealt with. I am going to find another company, a company that has integrity and good customer service. Obviously, customer service means nothing to this company.
George, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 30, 2024
If I can give them no star I would because they don't even deserve a star. It's been one month exactly waiting for them to cancel my services, I have spoken to everyone but a manager. I just called again and the services are still on. I've canceled this 6 times. Worst Company. Worst customer service.
Janet, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 29, 2024
Called and canceled my service on 3/25. My container removal were schedules for 4/8. A final invoice was created by Republic on 4/20. On 4/19 I get a phone call saying my account is past due. On 4/19 I get an email saying my account is past due. Keep in mind the invoice says it wasn't even created until 4/20. On 4/25 I get another email from the collections department. Really? How do you create an invoice that is past due before the invoice was ever created? And goes to the collections department five days after being created. Come on! This harassment isn't even the worst part. Going over the final bill I have to pay for the bin pick ups. Bin pick ups each per invoice are $36.30. Times two is $72.60. My final bill says I owe $112.15.
I called customer service. Lady was nice but didn't really explain why the difference in dollars. So I figured it out on my own per my invoices laying right in front of me. So on top of me having to pay $36.30 twice for two bin pick up I was also charged $36.53 for fuel/ environment recovery fees. And $5.95 administration fees. Totaling $42.48. They did credit $2.93 off of this. Fuel fee. Making this total $39.55. Here is the kicker, this fuel/ environmental and administration fee is what I would have been paying for a quarter year, three month, or ninety days of service that I did not renew. So all in all I had to pay for three months of fuel/ environment fees for one day of container removal! How is that? How do I get charged for something I didn't even use? Anyway, I am glad to be done with this place.
Woodrow, We’re sorry to hear you’ve had a frustrating experience and we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us an email to CustomerCareRequest@republicservices.com with the subject line Google/Yelp Review, please include your service address with zip code, a contact phone number, along with a copy of your post. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 27, 2024
I planned in advance to have two twin mattresses included in a bulk pickup by Republic Services at a cost of about $65 per mattress. I was told to have the mattresses out on the curb at a specific location by 6AM the next day. By 1 PM the next day, they were still not picked up, so I called Republic Services again. I was promised that the pickup would be completed by the end of the day. BUT, THEY WERE NOT PICKED UP. Now it is the weekend and their office is closed and there is more rain. My wife and I live in a senior facility with more than 200 other residents, who have begun to complain about the wet mattresses being out on the curb. Republic Services is a company that has poor internal communications and does not keep its word. I know they recently acquired Randy's Sanitation-- a company with very good service. Too bad. I wish we had Randy back. Fred **
Frederick, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your (blank) and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 25, 2024
My experience with Republic Services Residential in Whitestown, Indiana has been disappointing. The pricing seems exorbitant, and the frequency of missed pickups and incorrect recycling dates is frustrating. Adding to the frustration is their refusal to collect extra bags or boxes, despite their own errors in scheduling. The additional charge of $2.50 per item outside of the designated containers feels unreasonable. Transitioning from Michigan to Indiana, I had hoped for better service from Republic, but unfortunately, my experience has left me disheartened. I cannot, in good conscience, recommend Republic Services based on these issues.
Trisha, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 25, 2024
The local service/pickup crew was fine. The fact that my price for pickup went up nearly 100% in the past couple of years makes 0 sense. Fuel prices increase but they also fluctuate. When gas prices dropped the price didn't go down yet has increased nearly every quarter. I switched companies to a local company and when I cancelled I was informed that Republic was willing to price match....The new company is charging me similar to what I was paying when I started, actually cheaper than 7 years ago....yet Republic was willing to come down from the $158 they are going to charge me quarterly to match the $90 I am paying for service now....seems a little greedy. I then received a late payment reminder a week after I cancelled service for service that have not nor will be rendered. Awful company.
Nick, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed April 24, 2024
I was happy with the service I received. Reminder calls regarding holidays/delays, always timely pickups. I was on quarterly auto pay so that was simple also. Although I did notice the increase in bill by $5 sometimes at every quarter. I didn’t realize how far it had come until I looked back to 5 years ago. From $49 for a three month period of weekly service to $97.58 for the same. Obviously some price increase is understandable but double? I called to cancel and at that time I was told the price was negotiable down to $70/quarter. Honestly that is what makes me upset…for 2 years I’ve been paying a higher rate than “necessary” as a loyal customer and now I’m told the price is negotiable? Negotiable price was only guaranteed for a year though and I know how that turns out for me. So I cancelled and getting charged a $40 bin removal fee. So be better than me - don’t wait 3 years to price check.
Tammy, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 23, 2024
I have had their services about 2 months and have been missed 3 times. I call that day and they assure me someone will come…doesn’t happen. The garbage men actually park by my bin to transfer trash from their pick up to the rollover and they still do not get mine. Today I even asked the guy if he was going to pick up my trash since he had sat in his truck 25 minutes on his phone. He stated the pick up truck was full and he was waiting on him to come back from dumping it and he would get mine. This made no sense since he was in the big truck. Never got my trash. I called the office and was assured it would be picked up. No it wasn’t…again. I do online missed pick up reporting every day and still nothing happens. This has to be the laziest, most unprofessional business I’ve ever encountered. I would recommend this company to absolutely no one.
Angela, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 23, 2024
After receiving a bill that was $34 higher than the previous bill, I decided to cancel my services. My trash can is only half full most weeks and I couldn't justify the price anymore. What shocked me was the $73.44 charge just to remove my trash can!
Laura, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 23, 2024
I've never seen so many bad reviews for a Mandatory State company. My experiences have been horrible. When you sign up, it's through some different company who has no clue on what the prices are. They're just paid to sign you up and then you gotta deal with Republic Services. They should be definitely put out of business by the state. Holy crap talk about hidden fees plus they miss picking your trash up at least twice a week. P.s. No need to respond because your responses are almost identical to every single bad review. Looks like you got a bot to write it.
Indy, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 22, 2024
I was a long time customer of this company until they wanted to raise my yearly rate over 30%. In the past I was able to negotiate a fairer price increase since my income is Social Security, but they refused this time. I switched to another company that was cheaper. I was not happy to find out that I would be charged a full month when I only need the first week to end my pick up. Second, even though I was owed a credit, they charged me $48.77 to pick up my container when I no longer had need for it. Are you kidding me $48.77 to pick up a container when they go right by my house picking up containers from others in my neighborhood. I would have been happy to return it myself if I know I was going to be charged this. Bottom line, avoid this company and I hope they go out of business. Upset former customer.
Larry, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 20, 2024
They missed my garbage can along with several others on Thursday's pick up. I called and they were supposed to come back out, but several days later our cans are still on the street full. They just refuse to come back out
Shawnda, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your garbage and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 20, 2024
They came, picked up trash cans and left them in the street. The police even came because that almost caused an accident and they never came back. Now our apartment complex is without trash cans because they are in the middle of the street. They also miss a lot of days. They don’t come when they are supposed to come. Even if you call them they lie and say, "Yes we will be there." and they don’t come.
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Reviewed April 19, 2024
Horrible, horrible service! For two weeks now we've scheduled to have our mattresses picked up curbside. Paid in advance, spoke with multiple customers reps who confirmed pickup times two Fridays in a row. I don't know where you went to business school but I'm guessing you learned your chops off the back of a matchbook cover.
Danilo,Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your bulk and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 19, 2024
Republic acquired Moring. My bill was $46.50 bi-monthly with Moring, and then for a few months under Republic. Republic increased my bill by 30%, taking it to $60.45 bi-monthly. I travel to take recycled materials elsewhere... Have done this forever. This leaves me a single small bag of garbage each week. 30% increase? I called. I talked with billing. No help, but so politely insulting.
She moved me to sales. I talked with sales. Same polite insulting/sarcastic responses. She moved my bill from $60.45 down to $51.56 (still an 11% increase). Really? You inflict a 30% increase on your customers just to see if it sticks? You only reduce a bill if someone calls to complain? Play the odds and steal money from those who don't complain? This is not good business. C'mon, man... You need to be better than that. I arranged alternate garbage pickup. I called Republic to cancel my services with them. They took my bill back down to the original $46.50 bi-monthly to try to keep me. REALLY?
So, if you are a customer of Republic Services, call them and force them to take away the increase. They will do it, but you have to leave in order to receive it. But to be honest, this just infuriates me further. Stealing money from those who think they have no options than to just swallow a 30%, or even an 11% increase? This is not fair to anyone, and the people you are stealing from probably are not able to contest, nor afford, these increases.
But this is what really makes me angry. During Covid, prices went up on everything. In fact, companies took advantage of Covid to drive prices up. Post-Covid, these companies continue to do the same. People think prices are going to come down. This will never happen. This is what is behind high inflation, not what all of the pundits are stating. To reduce/control inflation, consumers need to push back on increases such as this. If we allow them to steal our money, they will continue to do so. Get real people. Pay attention and hold these companies accountable to you, their customers. Large corporations like this have a ton of overhead. Don't pay for their large overhead costs. Go with more localized services that don't need to carry this high overhead burden.
I was with Moring for over 30 years before the acquisition. Never had a single complaint with them, even when they increased my bill. That is because the increases were reasonable and expected. Costs DO increase for a business over time, and they must pass their increased costs on to their customers. But think about it. They raised my bill 30%. I called and they easily reduced it to $51.56. I called to cancel and they reduced it back to the original $46.50. Don't accept their increase.... They are stealing your money. For me, this is not a business I want to have in my life. Good riddance.
John, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 15, 2024
Local pick-up was on time. No shade thrown at our local pick-up people. But corporate Republic? Very, very shady. They doubled our bill retroactively! We cancelled, and went with another service which is local and so much less expensive. I would NEVER recommend.
Mary, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 11, 2024
Republic purchased GFL. Bank paid gfl. Republic said they didn't receive the payment. Tried to call gfl but keep getting transferred to Republic. Had to double pay to keep credit good. Canceled service. They lost future business. I lost 173.59. They are like dealing with the mob. Don't use them. Bad service on top of it.
Glenda, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed April 11, 2024
Canceled services. They transferred me to a sales person to cancel. I cancelled and they informed me I have to pay a 250 dollar fee to have the cans picked up. I told her that wouldn’t be happening. She then offered a 50 dollar discount and I told her that still wouldn’t be happening. I confirmed with her when they would be picking up the cans. I inquired about the now 200 dollar fee and she said she would take care of it. I had a bad feeling so I checked the online account the next day. It didn’t say my account was cancelled so I deleted my bank account info and called to confirm. I spoke with someone in the billing department and they assured me the account had been canceled, I would not be charged for the next 3 months of service, and that my bank info had been deleted.
Well, weeks later, even though I deleted my bank info they charged me for the next three months of service. Mind you this is also after they picked up their cans so I couldn’t use the service even if I wanted to. I called, told there was nothing that can be done. I can call back in a few weeks to discuss if I would be getting a refund. She also took the time to inform me I would be getting charged a cancelation fee. These people are crooks. Don’t use their service. I’ll be cancelling my business account with them as well.
William, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed April 9, 2024
Wow! City has a contract with these guys and we are supposed to have 2 bulk items picked up a month. Have fencing that isn't heavy but too big for the bin. It has sat outside 5 weeks in a row. After the 3rd week called and they were supposed to come out 2 days later but didn't. Called back and they said I didn't have an account with them. The city does! You get my Trash every Tuesday. Had to get the city involved just to resolve. This company doesn't know what they are doing.
Adam, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your bulk and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Updated review: April 10, 2024
Update: A local rep has promised to resolve at no charge.
Original Review: April 9, 2024
I've asked twice for our 8 yrd dumpster to be set down to the right of its current location. When service was recently started, we told them there was a construction dumpster in the way and when it was removed, our dumpster would go in its place. Now after my second request (because the first request was never completed), I get an email that it was cost $182.50 for the driver to set my dumpster to the right of where it is now, because I described the distance as about 10 ft. After 30 min on hold, I still couldn't get the assistance I needed, so I have to deal with a dumpster taking up parking spaces unnecessarily. There is no justification for a charge like that and I wish I had a alternative for our trash service.
Rod, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 8, 2024
Signed April 2023 for 177.89 a month. Fast forward not even a year later and it's almost four hundred dollars. Got a quote for another company and they said they can't match the 3 years. So I have them their required 60 day notice Feb 1. April 1st, got told, "Oh well they never processed" and I have to pay 6 month fee to cancel on top the 60 day notice here. It is the 8th and dumpster still on our property and still no paperwork from them and they tried to say, "Well we can try to match." Little too late and their match means nothing considering the 177 contract didn't last 6 months but yet we stuck paying huge fee to cancel. I would shop around because these company dont care about the $$$$.
Lisa, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed April 7, 2024
This company is so poorly run it's sad. I have a disability so I pay for door service, but in reality I am paying for no service at all because they do not pick it up. When you call they give you the runaround and outright lie to you. You would think they would care about bad reviews and people who have to call over and over just to get what they have paid for but obviously they don't even care about people with disabilities and the kind of service that is needed.
LaDonna, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed April 6, 2024
Updated on 09/28/2024: I was initially thrilled when Republic bought out Waste Management in our area, but it has quickly turned to regret and frustration. They leave my trash can in the street instead of returning it to the curb where they found it. They keep missing pick ups and offer no explanation. And now to make matters worse, the price is increasing, despite the level of service decreasing. My next step is to complain to the city of Springfield, the Better Business Bureau, and whoever else will force them to start doing better.
Original review: Worse service than Waste Management, and they just took over from WM! They can’t seem to pick up my trash even though I pay for service. Get your act together, RS and start taking care of customers.
Jonathan, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 5, 2024
I have been a customer for many years and recently the bill goes up every time. I called in late December and was told there would be a adjustment, they did for the one bill which I appreciate but this next one was right back up again. The constant price increases on each bill is ridiculous. The drivers and service are always good so that's a plus.
Shelby, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Updated review: April 8, 2024
Matter was resolved by the company. Still a bit of a sour taste from the initial experience, but they made amends.
Original Review: April 4, 2024
I had Republic Services for nine years and never missed a payment. I was overall satisfied with their service. But, in late 2023 I made a payment through their website and the website happily told me the payment was accepted. Fast forward to mid March 2024 and I receive a phone call that my trash service is about to be discontinued due to non payment because of an expired payment method (billing is every 3 months, by the way). I immediately went on to the website to update the payment method and pay the balance in full.
The next two weeks, trash was picked up as normal. The week after that, the trash cans were gone. They took them. I called and spoke with a woman who said I would have to pay around 80 bucks to get the new bins delivered and to reinstate service. I was very polite and went back and forth with her about how I received no notice my payment was declined until my service was in danger of being stopped. I reiterated how I had made good on the balance immediately once I received the phone call but had no emails or phone calls about the payment method being declined. I said I would have definitely made it right had someone contacted me, but they didn't.
I asked to escalate the matter and was told that someone would contact me within 24-48 hours... Nobody ever called me. Ultimately, I called back and paid their ransom so I could throw away my trash again. The mob used to have control of the trash business... Maybe they still do. I'm going to bring this up at my next council meeting and recommend we go with Waste Management instead.
Eric, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 2, 2024
I was left an notice in my recycle bin saying no glass. I wish the person would come back and show me that glass in container. I now see why most people in neighborhood don't recycle. I will be another now that won't take the time to recycle. The person took the time to twist a wire notice to bin. Did not take any of the other items in bin.
Tom, thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed April 2, 2024
We use this company to pick up at our business, last year I was going to go with another garbage company but they talked me into staying with them and had me sign a contract for three years at a monthly rate that was reasonable. That monthly rate never happened, every month the bill was higher and higher than what the contract stated. I called to talk to an account representative and it took her over a week to call me back and that only happened after I told someone else at the company that I wanted to cancel their service. She then lied and said she never received a message to call me even though another representative knew exactly what time and date I originally called. I wanted to cancel the contract after a year when I discovered that they would drastically change the bill from month to month for no real reason, signing that contract did absolutely nothing for us.
We are now forced to stay another two years with them or pay over a $1000.00 dollars to cancel this corrupt contract with them. Their drivers are wonderful, not complaining on them as they do a great job at picking up and are always very nice and professional. Don’t bother signing any contract with them as it won’t do you any good, they won’t honor that monthly price and can charge whatever they want. As soon as this contract ends and if we are still in business I will be canceling them immediately.
we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed April 1, 2024
Go with a different company! We were quoted and our first bill matched that quote. Every bill after was and additional $60. Bulk pick ups are a joke. They have you take furniture to your drive and expect it to sit there for a week plus. Their customer service is a joke. I don't even know why they have it. When I called and said I was hiring someone else they said I would have to pay $100 for pickup of my containers. Then I get a bill for service they did not provide because they don't allow customers to leave in the middle of a billing cycle? Then I got a bill for over $150 for containers for their fuel. Now I offered to drop their containers off. They REFUSED! Do not use this company. They need to be reported because they are out here robbing people.
we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed March 27, 2024
This has been the most impressively horrible company that I have dealt with in a very long time. Besides my bill doubling in the span of 3 months with no justification except that gas prices had gone up, they then started charging me overage fees every single week, which then doubled the cost of service yet again, Landing me at $1,000 bill for just the month of February for one 6 yard dumpster pick up once per week. The customer service reps are robots and refuse to help you with anything, they do not provide timely documentation that an overage is being charged you only find out a month later if you pay attention to your bill. You then have to request pictures. They also will charge you a lot for getting rid of the dumpster.
Art, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed March 27, 2024
Crooks. Do not use this service. We have had their trash and recycling service for two years and our prices have doubled. So I called to cancel my service and it was suppose to end January 31 2024. However, we were still billed for the following 3 months. I called to have the money refunded. Well the amount charged has only been credited to my account and they kept the admin fee and environment fees. So they have kept an extra money from me for their mistake. Additionally, when they came to pickup the cans and deduct that from the "credit" on my account they charged me almost as much on a one time pickup and as they charge on fuel for 18 pickups over 3 months. I still haven't received a payment for my remaining balance owed. All this to say, this company is a pain to deal with and they are Crooks.
Devin, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed March 27, 2024
I’ve had nothing but terrible customer service. I sold out of my business that I needed service at and Republic Services is refusing to pick up the trash container and they are telling me that I have a contract so if I want to buy it out I can do so. If not it’s stuck there but there’s no contract signature. No one can provide anything that I’ve asked for. It’s been escalated three times already and I still haven’t got a callback from anybody. I just keep getting the runaround, it’s almost like there the mafia making you pay for something you don’t use anymore and if nobody pays I’m gonna get a visit from the trash cartel. I don’t know what to do. It’s been escalated to the highest and I’ve still got nothing back. I have no signature or contract with this company yet they still ignore all my request.
I don’t know what to do anymore. I don’t know where to go to get this handled properly. I can’t believe this company is doing this as if they are selling out to some other company or just like being bullies and causing hacking to someone for 3 week with no communication with them unless I call. I have been promised an escalation call back three times already and still haven’t received anything. This is coming from higher-ups not following through tell you what kind of company this is.
Veno, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed March 19, 2024
Never dealt with a worse company. Been with them for over 10 years with only minor issues here and there. The last 5 weeks they’ve missed pickup 4 times. I have to call, get told it will be escalated, etc. Sometimes they’d come the next day, sometimes I’d have to call again to ask them to come pick up. Most of the people on the phone were rude and couldn’t care less. The one person told me that they spoke to the driver and the can was picked up. Asked him if he wanted to FaceTime as I walked outside to show it was still sitting there full. Another guy said ‘well, truck is running late today so just wait’ then I had to tell him that it passed my house almost 2 hours ago and my neighbor's can was picked up. Funny, they know these issues yet no calls from any kind of management to make sure issues are resolved. I’ll gladly pay more with another company who actually shows up when they are scheduled to.
Amanda, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed March 13, 2024
I moved to my apartment April 28th of 2023. Since then I have had to call Republic on numerous occasions! Three of them I know for a fact was because they picked other garbage up and left mine and other ones just sitting there! I call every time. And they send someone out the next day to get mine and other cans down the alley that they just didn't do.
Today I get the story that they're moving pick up to Thursday because of some problems. I don't know what the problem is because I stood in my Alleyway and looked down the alley for three blocks and counted him picking up 12 other cans of garbage. On the right side and on the left side. Just choosing which ones he's going to grab. I called Republic and they told me they were having problems that it's getting transferred till Thursday. I told her that I stood in the alley and watched him go three blocks picking up garbage on both sides of Road and leaving garbage on both sides of the road. My can is completely full! This is unacceptable! This is happening numerous times within a year's time frame!
Moving out of here and moving in somewhere else isn't going to do no good! Because you just do the same thing at another address! Please evaluate your situation! Or admit that you just can't do it and let some other company do the job for you! I have been on a very good road trying to live like Jesus! But you people make this very very hard! As much as you charge people! You should do your jobs! If there was another service I could use I would surely do it! But I rent here and I have no choice in the matter! And I had to put my phone number on here but please do not call it! You guys never help when I call you! So don't call me! Just please do your job!
Gerry, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed March 13, 2024
I went online to start services with this company. They require a $50 deposit for the cans. I paid the deposit on 1/25. Moved into the new home on 1/27. On 1/30 I got an email that cans would be delivered. They weren't. This was the beginning of the downward spiral right from from the start. Long story short, after calling Republic Services and them telling me that the cans would be delivered everyday for a week and a half straight and the cans never were I told them to please cancel services and return my deposit as I had not received the cans. They canceled my service and told me I would receive a refund back on my card on Mar. 1st because I would only be refunded at the end of their billing cycle (which is wild). Ironically, 3 days AFTER I CANCELLED SERVICE, the cans showed up. I called and said to remove them (which they did 5 days later).
Mar 1st came and went. I called Mar. 2 and they told me this time that I would receive a check in the mail. No check. Called today (3/13/24) to see where the check is and spoke to a customer service representative who told me repeatedly that there was no reason to be upset and continuously spoke over me. Spoke to his manager who was more informative. She said my refund will come in 3-5 days back on my card because I paid by card. So far, I've paid $50 for a whole lot of run around and frustration. Keeping fingers crossed that I do NOT have to call back in 3-5 days.... Wish me luck.
Christine, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed March 13, 2024
I've been attempting to cancel my account with them since Jan 2024. I've called multiple times and been transferred and told someone will call you back as I'm considered commercial as I have a dumpster. I finally called, got a supervisor from Residential and she did follow thru to finally get me touch with the person in charge of my account Johana **. It's like playing tag with her as Id call in and they tell me she's not available even after calling her back within 2 min. I finally decided I wanted her supervisor which they contacted me and advised me they get me a final bill as I was under a contract. Which again still have not gotten. They have refused to collect the dumpster and refused to send me a final bill with the broken contract amount. I've sent many emails and Calls to the point I don't know what else to do..
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Reviewed March 11, 2024
Dear Republic,
I hope you enjoy this poem/review for all to see:
We pay for your trash collection in full,In return, we receive irregular or even no collection services- which is bull. Because of your lack of service, I personally, have to resort to renting out another dumpster but no worries, as it’s not from you.
With numerous missed pickup reports and weekly calls to customer support, the service intervals continued to remain the same - horrible.
Per your agreement, we fill your container(s) and place it by the road,Will it be emptied this week or [hopefully] next, nobody knows.
With uncertain or no collection services, our trash pile keeps getting bigger, so when Chapter 7 comes knocking on your door, I will be there (as will many more) when it’s finally your time.
With horrible and irregular services, it’s a miracle you’re even in business.With hopefulness this review will go viral, so that you will finally see, your “promised” services are despicable and dishonest for all to see.
Just remember, when you do file for Chapter 7; place it in the container and put it by the road and maybe, just maybe, it’ll get picked up when it’s finally its time.
In conclusion,Your services include trash,
and so are you.
Cody, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your (blank) and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed March 8, 2024
We ended up with Republic services after they bought out our previous dumpster service company. Our rate for a 2-yard dumpster has continuously increased and is now a ridiculous amount of money each month. They are famous for constantly charging you with Fuel Fees, Environmental fees, Overage fees, ETC. When trying to cancel because we have found another company for 1/3rd of the cost, we have been told that we are under contract and must pay $3400 to have our dumpster removed. No respect at all for customers, they are just hoping you will not read into the fine worded contract and sign away so they can raise rates at will and start hitting you with ridiculous fees. There are class action lawsuits against this company for good reason. Stay away at all costs or you will be a victim like the rest of us here. I wish we were more aware of what this company is all about before we hired them.
Daniel,Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed March 7, 2024
Left a couple of empty boxes next to bins because recycling was full and the clucks totally disregarded them and left them behind. I guess getting out of the truck to pick up a couple more boxes is too difficult.
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Reviewed March 6, 2024
We had initially had Randy's Sanitation for garbage services, I loved Randys. Randy's was then acquired by Republic Services a few years ago. I started noticing late garbage pick up, missed pick ups, etc. I then followed up with Republic, they gave me a few dollars (literally) for the inconvenience of missing multiple pick ups. Then I started to notice that there were price increases consistently without notice (solely notes, environmental fees/service fees/Etc).
Finally, after they raised rates to nearly $60/month for services that are subpar, we decided to cancel. That's when it started the craziness. I called to cancel and they said they would pro-rate my last bill. Almost immediately, I received an "overdue" bill and then I called them back saying that my autopay has not taken effect yet so is this really due? They said no, do not pay it because they will need to add any final charges. So I waited for the final bill. They charged me $177 for the final bill (less than 1 month of service) and noted that there is over $100 in cancellation fees (and environmental service charges).
I call again and confront them about this, they stated that it is part of the cancellation. I just ended up paying it. I went online to my account and after I paid it, I tried to remove all my card info in my account but my account was locked since they took me off (not an active account). I then had to call again to remove all my card info and anything pending. They said, "you will not be charged anything for autopay". Weeks later (today), I have now received an email that charged me AGAIN for $177. I had to call again to get it fixed and returned back to me. HORRIBLE SERVICE.
Laura, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Original Review: March 5, 2024
Two years ago, Republic Services acquired the waste management company I've been using for the last 10 years. Since then we've seen prices skyrocket from $16.50/mo to $76.85/mo for the smallest available trash bin. In the last six months alone there's been 3 unannounced rate hikes totaling a 53% price increase. They even decided to retroactively increase rates on an already paid invoice period during December.
With such significant rate increases, you'd assume it's going into infrastructure and efficiency improvements. Somehow though the company now consistently misses pickups every month for normal waste and has gone weeks at a time during the summer without running their yard waste pickup despite billing for it. It's pretty clear we're mainly contributing to their stock price at this point. I'd STRONGLY recommend avoiding the company as long as you are able.
Burt, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed March 4, 2024
Canceled service since we are moving. Have been paying very high fees for garbage collection and now they charged me 170 to pick up my dumpster. Are you kidding me? If possible I will avoid business with Republic Services at all costs. Might be hard to do since they are close to a monopoly and raise rates at will. My rate almost doubled in 2 years. Stay away!!
Don, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed March 1, 2024
I was seeking to replace my trash service so got a quote from Republic that was quite favorable. Second bill was a $250.00 additional charge they claim happened because we had "contaminated" recycling. No picture... no proof. Just an outrageous charge. So I told them to take the recycling bin off my site. Now I have another bill with a $250.00 charge for "contaminated" recycling that apparently was the last pick up before the bin was gone. No picture.. no proof. Now a three year contract.... For the first time in 16 years I suddenly have contaminated recycling with no proof provided whatsoever. DON'T EVEN THINK OF USING THESE GUYS! 100% BAIT AND SWITCH!
Christine, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2024
Had missed pick up service for Friday. Put in missed pick up Sat. Sun came around not picked up. Called Monday. Told on schedule for the day to pick up. Still did not get picked up. Called again Tuesday. Said on schedule for pick up for Tuesday. Still Trash can on street has not been picked up.
Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Feb. 26, 2024
Missed trash pick two weeks in a row. Customer service tells you they will come back on specific date and that does not happen. Can't get in touch with manager or driver to resolve issues. I have health issue and I advised I do not have time to keep calling. No one seems to care in this company.
Yvette, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your (blank) and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed Feb. 23, 2024
What a JOKE this company is. I have never had such an issue with giving a company money as with Republic Services. Their Customer service is the WORST! I decided to do the right thing and start recycling. These guys were the only ones in my area who did recycling. I was fully willing to pay three times MORE than the other local guys I have had for seven years. It took me an entire week of arguing, calling every day, and spending more than an hour on the phone with their extremely rude customer service reps to get my account set up correctly. Then, the local guys called and said they could not come down my road. I had them come back out, showed them exactly where to turn around, and explained how my current garbage truck drivers have no issues making that turnaround. Plus, never in 7 years have we ever had anyone get stuck or in any danger whatsoever.
They claimed my road was "Too Dangerous" and that the turnaround was unsafe. Yet their driver did it when they came out, and every truck that has ever come down our road has made it back out safe. Long story short, they suck! Please don't waste your time explaining anything to them; they do not care. Not to mention, their prices are triple anywhere else. $40 per can to drop off. What a RIP OFF!! I am glad I could stop all this mess before I got too deep. Now that I am leaving a review, I see I am correct, and it wasn't just me. LOOK AT ALL THESE NEGATIVE REVIEWS!!! WOW!
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Reviewed Feb. 20, 2024
Prices continue to increase month over month without notice. Tried to cancel contract and were told to reach back out in June. They are not willing to work with you in any way. Account rep was not helpful. Asked to speak with a manager - no success. Keep delaying communication. It has been almost a month. We are not even using the dumpster anymore and they won’t come pick it up. Customer service is a joke.
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Reviewed Feb. 18, 2024
Missed collection multiple times, multiple calls, all ignored, poorly trained representatives who can not answer basic service questions, ridiculous hold times. Complaints to supervisors even go unresponded to. WORST TRASH SERVICE IN 30 years and it took them less than a month.
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Updated review: Feb. 19, 2024
I talked to David. He was very courteous and was able to resolve my issue and now I can say that I am satisfied with this company.
Original Review: Feb. 18, 2024
Republic Services bought out our original trash company and sent us a letter saying nothing will change and when calling about a large item pick up I was told by a customer service representative that they no longer do large item pick up because it not their problem. No one ever use this company. They are scam artists and liars.
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Reviewed Feb. 16, 2024
Horrible, horrible, horrible experience top to bottom. Did I mention horrible? Skipped pickups, no explanation, not willing to compensate for missed pickups. Cannot break contract without paying for full contract for "damages" even though they are the party to "break" the contract by not fulfilling service. Customer service person says there is no one else to talk with beside that person, and they will not budge on anything. Requests for updated billing information requires weeks for them to provide (if they provide at all) during which they still bill you and charge late fees. They change terms of contract and provide reduced services because it is "too difficult for driver" to enter a neighborhood after they agree to provide service and get you to sign a contract, and then they don't offer you a reduced charge. Avoid this company.
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Reviewed Feb. 16, 2024
There have been several occasions where they have not picked up my recycling and trash, resulting in maggots in the can. The most recent case it took 3 phone calls and over 2 weeks to get my recycling picked up. I canceled my service and they scheduled a can pick up for 2/15. The day goes by and they aren’t picked up. I call and the agent tells me they rescheduled it for 2/13 and they never told me. She sends a case to the supervisor to see if they can pick up on 2/16. I call because the cans are still not picked up and they tell me they have a backlog and they have to schedule me a new date. Worst service ever! I just want my cans picked up!
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Reviewed Feb. 14, 2024
Today was garbage and recycling pick up. The first truck came around and picked up my neighbor's recycling and skipped mine. I called and complained that my recycle bin wasn’t picked up and was told because I rent and I’m not the owner of the house. I have no right to complain even though I’m the one pays the bill. The person I spoke with was LeeAnn, She was incredibly rude and talked down to me and told me I wasn’t allowed to speak with anybody else there because I wasn’t the owner of the house where I have been living for 18 years and have always paid my bill on time. This is a horrible company. I hope Willoughby, NEVER renews the contract with this company.
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Reviewed Feb. 13, 2024
This company told me there's low cable wires in the alley, next they said my recyclables are contaminated is why they won't pick up in front of the house. The camera shows they never came after December 2023. I shouldn't give them any star!
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Reviewed Feb. 12, 2024
I have problems with missed pick ups. Recently I called to report missed pick up, customer service call center assured I was not missed, just late, truck will be here to pick up! Did not happen, so reported again today, same outcome! It's 2 pm, trash still sitting on street! I can't talk to local company, just a centralized call center? This is not acceptable because call center has no idea what's going on local? Republic used to be best in town, boy that is NOT the case now!! They don't care anymore!
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Reviewed Feb. 8, 2024
Our pickup has been a disaster, in December they couldn't pickup because of the weather, it took a month to get it straightened around, now they switched the pick up days again, I called Tuesday and the lady assured me that they would definitely pick up the next day....NOTHING!!! As I sit here Thursday I'm watching garbage flying down the street from my window! How in the hell do you stay in business Republic?
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Updated review: Feb. 8, 2024
I got a call back from Republic Services and got our issue resolved. Thank you!
Original Review: Feb. 7, 2024
I called Deanna ** out of Chattanooga to help me with an issue about the overagecharge and was very disappointed in her unwillingness to help and even got rude at one point.. She was supposed to talk to the higher up and get back with me and I didn’t hear from her so I called and got ahold of another account manager Macy **! That was very helpful and even offered me and better plan to fit my needs! The best part about it we didn’t have to wait for the higher up as Deanna called to get back with her. Macy took care of the issue right then!
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Updated review: Feb. 8, 2024
Talked to Supervisor and problem has been solved. Super nice Supervisor.
Original Review: Feb. 7, 2024
Have used Repubic Service for a few years. Over time I've had missed trash pickup. I've seen them when they miss recycling dump recycling into trash as well. Now I'm done! My pickup day is Thursday. They took 1 can and left other full. I emailed a miss trash pickup Fri. Mon still here. I called & they apologized and stated they would send someone out right away. Now it's Wed trash still here.
I called again. She informed me that my trash was too heavy & they could not pickup with the machine. No one informed me of this till now. She stated it's a 50lb weight limit to the can and I need to sift thru my trash & make it lighter. I said, wait a minute you're telling me I should get a scale, weigh my trash, and now I need to sift thru my garbage to make can lighter! Who tells their client that! Why are cans so big if you can't fill them. Why didn't they take sum stuff out of the can & lighten it if that's the case or did they not want to get their hands dirty! I'm glad they record calls so they can listen themselves
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Reviewed Feb. 7, 2024
This company is the worst. I have been trying to replace/repair my recycle bin for over a month. Been scheduled 3 different time and they never showed up. When I call same story, will accelerate it, a supervisor will call you. Still waiting No email, no text, no call.
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Reviewed Feb. 2, 2024
There is no way to find out about trash removal service in your area. They say you can sign up for email alerts for delays, etc. Have never received one. The customer service reps have little to no information. We will be changing trash removal companies. They are simply really bad. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY.
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Reviewed Jan. 28, 2024
Trash pick up prices continue to increase and still my street goes consistently 3 or more weeks without having trash picked up. At this point animals of all sorts get into the trash spreading it throughout the neighborhood. You can't take the trash in every night due to you MIGHT miss pickup, cause at this point you never know when Republic Services will ACTUALLY DO THEIR JOB YOU PAY HIGH RATES FOR!
Hello T, Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash pick up and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Jan. 26, 2024
I've been w RS for 8 weeks and it has been easily the worst trash/recycling I've ever had! If I could have rated them a 0 star, I would. Customer service will lie to you without any concern for the truth. If you can avoid this company, then do so.
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Reviewed Jan. 26, 2024
They will sign contract with you for 315 $ per and will add up other charges and finally you will be charged 985$. This is CRAZY and if you want to cancel service, you have to pay remaining of the contract.
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Reviewed Jan. 20, 2024
They've been charging me for 2 large Gray containers for the past 3 years. But I only have one large and one small. I brought it to their attention and asked for the difference to be credited, which was denied. So I just removed one container. Definitely shady business.
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Reviewed Jan. 18, 2024
The accolades you see in the reviews they responded to are a bunch of smelly CRAP! Republic has lied, flogged and misrepresented itself in our area until we’re blue in the face from literally hundreds if not thousands of homes. They have ignored repeated phone calls regarding their pathetic service, whined, sniveled and cried about their disgusting lack of reliability and the list goes on and on and on! How do you look yourself in the mirror every day Republic? What a bunch of parasites!
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Reviewed Jan. 18, 2024
My company signed a 3-year contract with Republic in 2017. We noticed over time the bill increased more and more and eventually with all the added fees; the bill ended up being three times more than originally. So, in Jan 2024, we decided to switch companies. I called to cancel service and they told me they would pass the message on to the sales rep. The sales rep called the next day to try to "help" me lower the bill. After she quoted a price that was still much higher than the competitor, I stated that I wanted to cancel the service. She then proceeded to get an attitude and threaten us with an "early termination fee." I asked how a fee could exist if we fulfilled our 3-year contract and she stated that the contracts continue and renews every year until you cancel it. I have never heard of such a shady practice from any business. So, it is an endless contract you are stuck in essentially,
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Reviewed Jan. 10, 2024
When we originally signed up with Republic Services, we were told our bill would be 153.00 a month. Our first bill was 153.00, every bill after that ranged from 160. to over 300. With the average bill being 240/250. Of course, Republic Services insisted the rise in fuel prices was the cause. It was as though they wanted a blank check each month, garbage company, literally!!! When you rate 1 Star 85% of the time on reviews, people should listen!!
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Reviewed Jan. 8, 2024
If you cancel their service they charge you over $85 to remove their container. And their services are not prorated. They picked up my trash once on Jan. 4 2024 and want to charge me for the whole month. Been a customer for at least 10 years.
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Reviewed Jan. 4, 2024
I would like to start by saying if it was possible to give zero stars, that is the rating Republic Services would have received. I hired Republic Services to pick up my trash shortly after moving into my house. We were within a week of Christmas so there was going to be a delayed pick up which was no problem at all. The night before this delayed pick up I proceeded to place my trash where I was instructed. The next day after I had arrived home my trash was still sitting in my front yard. I called customer service and was told that it was an accident and they would put a "missed pick up" in the system and that they would be back tomorrow to pick it up.
This pick up never arrived, so I called the corporate office and was told my "missed pick up" was deleted out of the system. They told me that they would put another one in the system and make sure they came by to pick it up on the next scheduled date. This process repeated for 3 weeks until vultures picked through my trash leaving garbage all over my front yard. The next day I canceled service and haven't been happier since. Save yourself the trouble of people lying to you and having to pick up garbage from your yard and do no hire this company!
Please accept our apologies for the frustration you experienced by us missing your trash and failing to meet your expectations. We would like to contact the local office on your behalf and resolve any issues you are experiencing. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2023
The truck driver did not pick up the garbage and I called early yesterday and they agreed to stop by during the afternoon and no one came. I called early today and they informed me that they canceled the order for my call yesterday because the driver reported that the garbage was not outside. I ask to speak to a supervisor because I have evidence from the cameras in my house where the garbage containers were outside the night before and they were scheduled to come today and no one came either.

Reviewed Dec. 26, 2023
I have tried prior to resolve this issue. I have my account set up to autopay. Some months it accepts autopay, some months it does not. I have, multiple times, had to pay a large "reactivation fee" despite their own system showing that I am set up for autopay. I don't have any issues with any other companies I have set up on autopay with, but customer service only plays the blame game and tries to blame my bank. I will be switching providers as soon as possible. I would not recommend Republic Services to anyone.
Anthony, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Dec. 20, 2023
Republic Trash acquired the disposal service I had for 8 years. The price Republic charged nearly doubled in 3 years from $129 a quarter to $241 a quarter. They left my trash cans strewn on the ground. A new company Patriot Disposal became available in my area, same service $102 a quarter- I signed up. I had paid Republic 3 months in advance and when I asked for a refund after my final pick up in 11/2, they said they would only refund 2 months plus charge $75 to pick up my bins. It has now been 6 weeks (12/20) and I still have not received any refund. Horrible company.
James, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed Dec. 19, 2023
My family has run into super hard times and have been struggling for the past couple of years. We were one month late on our payment of $136.65 but they have stopped our pick up for two weeks now. I tried calling them letting them know I have set up to pay my bill next week when I get paid and they denied helping us. I have been a customer for over fifteen years and the least they could do is let us get our garbage picked up. We have had nothing but issues with them not picking up our garage for weeks when they don't have enough drivers but when I asked for the first time for help, I was denied and told that I have to pay in full in order for them to pick up our garage this week. Not sure how this is, okay? Late for a month and denied even when I am going to be caught up after the holidays.
Trent, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2023
I had Republic Services for over 7 years and finally got to a point where I did not need their service for a waste container. Two years prior, Republic Services made me sign a contract to reduce my monthly fee. Republic Services gave a the pdf file where it had my signature but they did not provide me with the time frame of the contract. Now, Republic Services wants to charge me about 4 months extra service that they will not provide since I have cancelled the service.
Thomas, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2023
Updated on 01/05/2024: I submitted a review on 12/12 about 27.3% price increase, no one responding, etc. After a couple of emails back and forth, Kelly called me on 12/19 at 1234pm while I was in a lunch meeting with our staff. Left me a VM, I called her back 3 times that afternoon, left messages several times since, no callbacks. Then when I went into the email string via Consumer Affairs (CA), it appears closed. Resolution is showing in progress, but I have no way to email her or Republic Services through CA. Please have someone from Republic Services call my cell, it is in your records numerous times, and on VM of Kelly several times. We continue to short pay the bill, since the contract says if we pay, we accept the increase with no justification.
Original Review: Increased price 27.3% with no justification. I have communicated our company does not agree without some justification. I have left several messages, sent numerous emails, our contact person will not respond even thought CS verifies she still works at the company. I am still hopeful that someone will call me back. I have to stop paying the bills, as If we pay, the contract says we consent. Catch 22 in a very one sided contract that has minimal customer focus. I sure wish a District Manager of VP would reach out to me.
Mike, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2023
The absolute worst company in America. There will be a class action lawsuit coming soon. I would encourage you not to sign up with them, but that's usually not your option. As most of their customers are acquired through company Acquistions. But don't ever under any circumstances resign with them. I have been lied to by them year after year after year. There is no point in me repeating the same story that 90% of the reviews have said. I signed with them 2 times. Each time I did the charges triples within a year or so. And THEY RENEW your contract for another 3 years when your contract ends. To try to cancel. You have to speak to your account manager who never answers their phone, won't call you back. Then tell you that you have to pay them for 6 months of service just to cancel. Like I said the worst.
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Reviewed Dec. 9, 2023
I have attempted twice to use Republic Services online payment option - the second time with assistance from one of their employees. Neither time went through and I was never notified of the failure. Have a "past due" now. Tried calling the phone number in Colorado Springs and received a voice message saying to call back on Monday. There was no option to leave a voice mail. Why is there no phone number in Canon City, where they are picking up trash? I can solve the problem by going with a different company. Looks like very few are happy with this company, judging by the reviews.
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Reviewed Dec. 8, 2023
I just cancelled my trash pickup and learned that they charge $35 per barrel to come and pick up their own property. That is outrageous. Every month, my trash bill would go up with endless extra charges. If I had know, I would have never agreed to do business with them. I finally had enough.
Wase, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2023
I'd give zero stars if I could. Bought a hoarder's house to rebuild and was forced to use Republic because they have an exclusive contract with the city I'm in. First dumpster was delivered 4 days later than promised. I called for a swap-out at 9:30 a.m the day I got it as we were rapidly filling it and was told the schedule was full for the next 2 days. Finally got a new dumpster 6 days later and the driver placed it so close to the house that I couldn't open the door. The walls on a 40 yarder are so tall that we had to use a ladder to load it. I asked to have it "repositioned" and they promised to come do it but it's been 4 days and nothing's happened.
I called and scheduled another swap-out and was assured it would happen on 12/9 but found out today that nothing on my account was scheduled and that I had to pay $610 before they could even tell me when they might be able to do the swap out. $610 for a dumpster that I couldn't use because they put it too close to the house and we couldn't open the door???? Now they say their schedule is full until 12/12 - 5 days from now - and I still don't believe they'll perform. I've told them their service sucks but all they do is say they're sorry and they understand my frustration. I've told them that I'd be out of business if I worked the way they do but all they do is apologize. They're the worst - I'm held hostage - HELP!!!
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Reviewed Nov. 29, 2023
It would be nice if the drivers were intelligent enough to not leave the trash cans tipped over in the middle of the driveway. Be intelligent enough to pick it up and not block the drive. That ignorance is inexcusable.
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Reviewed Nov. 29, 2023
Bad company and customer service, I'm about to cancel my service, every bill overcharge. I have to pay 175$ a month and I never pay less 300$, and this month they charge me 650$ for overload and I never have overload. I called the customer service many time to give me a proof for that and they said we will call you back and that's never happens. They try to take extra money. I don't recommend those people for service and I will see if I can saw them. Really bad business.
Ahmed, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 28, 2023
Tried to cancel service with a month's advance notice and didn't receive the "contract" to cancel until October which was out of canceled service date. Had to pay October bill plus I'm going to be billed 250 for them to pick up their dumpster! Do not use this company if you have options, complete rip off!
Mike, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2023
I have reached out to this company multiple times regarding their poor service in my neighborhood. There is always an excuse. Not enough people came to work is not a good enough excuse. Maybe if you paid more, your employees would show up and our trash would get picked up on the scheduled day.
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Reviewed Nov. 20, 2023
I had been with Republic Services for 11 years. I had signed a contract for 203.00 per month. I was reviewing autopays and saw I was being charged 500-600 a month. The CSR was a complete hag. I switched services to another company. They charged me 3200.00 to close the account. They didn’t show up and overcharged many, many times. Do not use them. Fair warning.
Candy, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 18, 2023
I wish I could say this is the worst trash service I have ever used, but I can't because this is the only one I have used and the only one in my area. It's very expensive, and there are many times when they don't pick up trash for multiple weeks. Last Christmas they didn't pick up for three weeks, and they are on their second week without pickup now and doubt they will come next week because it's Thanksgiving. It's very frustrating paying 80 a month and not getting trash picked up at all forcing me to take it in my car to a dumpster. My mom pays 25 dollars a month at a competitor and hers gets picked up no matter what rain, snow holiday, it doesn't matter. I would switch in a heartbeat if the competitor covered my area.
Zac, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2023
Do not utilize their services, they don't care at all about customers. I have had to escalate thru the city multiple times and they still do not pick up my trash on the correct day. I would suggest complaining at your monthly city board meetings as they pay you lip service but never follow thru.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 17, 2023
They change pickup date very few months. Then constantly I got email updates explaining how they were short-staffed or the weather so they wouldn't be out there this week. Really really exceptionally poor service.
Charles, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 15, 2023
If you choose to give this company your business be prepared to go down a one way street... only their way! Our company was with them for 11 years. Zero missed payments, zero late payments & zero returned checks. Prices go up constantly. You have to give them 60 days notice, in writing, in order to cancel their service. I emailed them the cancellation letter to the email address they provided. Never heard a word. Called. They transferred me to my rep. I've never met her, didn't have her phone number or her email address. She told me they did not receive the cancellation notice (that it was my fault that I sent the letter to the wrong address - even though they gave me the address) and they would not backdate it.
My original email never kicked back so I had no idea it was in lala land. My contract expired 11/1/23. They would not cancel my service due to the letter not going to my rep and informed me that I would have to stay with them until 11/30/23. When I received my bill for November 2023 it was $150 higher. When I asked why I was told that my contract was expired and I had a price increase. I hate it that I was loyal to them for so long. I've found another company for literally 1/2 the price. Republic Services is terrible. If they don't like what you are saying they'll just hang up on you. Shocking to me as a business owner. And reaching out to their manager is a joke. I truly hope that all the bad things they are doing to people come back to them 10 fold! I would prefer to give them a negative star rating but that's not an option. Really crappy people to deal with!
Lori, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!

Reviewed Nov. 14, 2023
Terrible service. Would give zero stars if possible. Expensive as gold and as trashy as the trash they remove. I wish that there was other company servicing my area, would change in a blink of an eye.
Juliana, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 13, 2023
As a body shop business we definitely have trash daily and require pick weekly. We are lucky to have 2-3 pick up a month. Weekly we have to call because they never showed up. Always the same excuse, it will be done by end of day and they never come sometimes for days and sometimes until the next pick up. If we can locate a reliable trash service we would, doesn't seem like trash service cares about their customers but they sure do stay on top of their payments.
Lorena, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2023
For the previous two billing cycles we have been assessed a new fee not previously charged and labeled as a Waste/Recycling Overage, Overload Container - Distinct. When the first invoice arrived, I emailed my representative at Republic to inquire, but to this date I have received no response. That was October 06, 2023. Today we received our most recent statement, and again, we were hit with the same fee. This time I called customer service to inquire. After waiting on hold for several minutes a rep took my call, asked for an account number, then asked how she could help. I provided the requested information then was told to hold while she accessed the picture of our dumpster from the pick up date listed. I was then sent the photo for my review and this is what I saw: a dumpster with the lid open, some plastic hanging about 12" over the side of one corner and trash piled slightly taller than the dumpster walls.
I was "educated" by the rep, yes she told me she would educate me on dumpster use, and took a defensive tone that I reciprocated. Per the rep, had we taken a moment to arrange the trash to fall into the voids and make sure the plastic didn't overhang, we would not have been assessed a fee. Basically, close the lid and make sure nothing slips over the side. For this, our bill increased from $181.01 the previous cycle to $276.30 this cycle. This fee has now been assessed twice with no offer to refund all or even partial. Had we been offered a refund of just one month, then informed of the reason the fee was assessed and how to avoid, I would been okay with that, not satisfied, but okay and this review would have been avoided. Nope, customer service and resolution is not their concern, but more like, how quickly can I end this call.
When our contract is up, I have no plans to renew and I have been a customer for 8 to 10 years, but, they don't care, and that was obvious from the call today, and the fact that now 2 emails to our service representative have gone unanswered. I feel like had our previous rep still be employed with Republic, the issue would have been resolved within 20 minutes of my first email and all would be good. If you can find a local waste disposal company, use them, stay away from Republic as they do not care.
Lonnie, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2023
Our company signed a contract with Republic for $309.00 in 2018. Our last bill for $1046.89 for October 2023. Not one price increase notification from Republic on any bill they sent in the last 6 years. They also charge unlawful fuel recovery fees. Republic deliberately implemented dishonest fees and price increases from the original agreed monthly rate. Republic is demanding $4000 for terminating their contract!!! And their rep is saying they will contact their attorney if we do not pay this. There is a class action lawsuit going on due to this same issue. BEWARE!!
Alice, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 8, 2023
My business has used this service for 5 yrs or so. They continue to raise rates disguised as fuel charges. The last increase was went from $70 (July) to $90 for (August) a single dump per month. We called on 10/26 to cancel. Yesterday an agent called and said a cancellation doesn't count unless you cancel with a manager. They wait days to call you until you are into the next month to stick you for another billing cycle.
Same agent called today and now says they want a 60 written notice to cancel. She never mentioned this yesterday. Why is it so hard to cancel with this company? This manager was extremely dismissive and rude. The lady said, "Wait, I can offer you ______to stay." We are paying more for a single dump than we did for bi-weekly dump... We changed from 2/month to once for the huge savings... and we don't use it at all in the winter months (cemetery).
KATTIE, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 7, 2023
Republic Services has to be one of the worst companies in the area. Miss pick ups all the time, won't take the trash because it's too heavy, and now I am being told that you can't have more than four bags of leaves. They have the laziest workers but that's because the company is bad. This is across the board with them. When I was a PM for commercial properties they did the same thing. If you are looking to use them for your trash company don't. Do everything you can to convince your HOA to go with another company.
Arrick, Thank you for sharing your feedback, we take pride in serving our customers and providing an exceptional customer experience. We would like the opportunity to make this right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2023
Terrible service!! Contract you dont know about for 32 months, some 60 day cancellation period. $200 in cancel fees, no one will talk with you or help. Monthly cost goes up a lot after your first year. Mine went up $75 a month. Use another company. They may comment they are sorry but will never reach out.
We are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2023
Avoid doing business with Republic Services for Residential waste and recycling at all costs. I've had multiple missed pickups over the past quarter that they refuse to provide a credit for. They acknowledge the missed pickups by routinely sending text messages and leaving voicemails, however I was never reimbursed for missed pickups. They are also charging me to cancel my service. I was told it will be $60 + fees to pick up their own bins to cancel my service. This feels very unethical. The price is constantly increasing. My prices increased nearly every quarter.
Ryan, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Nov. 1, 2023
I just found out they were over charging me 2x to 3x for years I just leased my house to my sister. My last bill was over $170. My sister has that house now around $60. I been getting overcharged for a very long time living there for around 18 years. Talked to 4 different people there telling me I wasn’t getting overcharged. I am also retired disability construction Boilermaker. Local 85 tore up getting 1/4 of my wages then a company like them taking advantage of it. I am calling an attorney tomorrow. They thought I bluffing. I am not like that. I do what I say. Might have to take my garbage to a waste dump myself so I don’t go bankrupt.
Hello Jeff, we apologize for any breakdown in communication, we would like to maintain a transparent relationship with our valued customers. We are more than happy to further review this issue. Please send us a private response including your service address with zip code, and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2023
I called to cancel the service and they want $90 to return their can. THIS IS ROBBERY. I asked if I could drop it off and was declined. Seems about right for this company to continue to gouge its customers. Another reason to cancel and get local trash company.
Jeff and Jen, we are disappointed that we have lost your business. If there is anything we can do to make things right, please send us a private response including your service address with zip code and a contact phone number. We hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you!
Republic Services Company Information
- Company Name:
- Republic Services
- Formerly Named:
- Republic Services - Waste Management
- Website:
- www.republicservices.com