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Overview

Republic Services has a rating of 1.11 stars from 480 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Republic Services most frequently mention pick ups, next day, and trash company problems. Republic Services ranks 22nd among Waste Disposal sites.

  • Service
    273
  • Value
    257
  • Shipping
    100
  • Returns
    100
  • Quality
    201
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 1.5%
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What reviewers want you to know

Positive highlights

  • Phil the account representative with Republic services was very helpful and easy to work with.

Critical highlights

  • They have no quality control or customer service other than what the customers provide.
  • This is probably the worst trash company I've ever experienced.
How would you rate Republic Services?
Top Positive Review

“No issues”

Chip D.
12/4/22

We moved to the mountains of Tennessee a few years back. When looking at the property we knew that rolling a can up and down wasn't feasible, so I called Republic. Before settling on proceeding or needed service, they sent a truck out to see if they could service our property, as our driveway is a 19• angle. We came up with a solution of them changing out our dumpster monthly vs trying to empty it. Our driver Andy is the nicest man and we've had no issues. I recommend them

Top Critical Review

“The worse garbage service ever!”

F S.
2/21/24

I contracted this company for residential garbage pickup in November of 2023. My garbage has been picked up once. They have so many excuses but are never able to pickup my garbage. I cancelled the service today, 2/21/2024 and guess what, my trash was not picked up again. I'm so disappointed being new to the state and dealing with a business like this. They need to be held accountable and learn how to treat their customers!

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Thumbnail of user fs148
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 21st, 2024

I contracted this company for residential garbage pickup in November of 2023. My garbage has been picked up once. They have so many excuses but are never able to pickup my garbage. I cancelled the service today, 2/21/2024 and guess what, my trash was not picked up again. I'm so disappointed being new to the state and dealing with a business like this. They need to be held accountable and learn how to treat their customers!

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Thumbnail of user lorew6
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February 18th, 2024

Have had RS for over 30 yrs. In the beginning you could put out trash in bags, bundles, and boxes. Would take it all, house trash, grass, leaves, branches. Then came the rolling trash barrel. Now allowed only four kitchen bags of trash and the price is $100 a month. Plus we now have added a fuel surcharge, even though fuels prices. No yard waste unless it fits in the barrel. It's a rip off. Trashcan is a wonderful guy, but the company, owned by none other than Bill Gates, is a money grubbing bunch of shisters.

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Thumbnail of user joeb2966
1 review
1 helpful vote
October 20th, 2023
Verified purchase

Worst customer service I've ever experienced. Ordered a dumpster didn't arrive, no call, no text. Tried again with them on the phone through the whole process for 2 days later. Once again didn't arrive no attempt on their part to contact me and let me know. Ended up paying for guys standing around with no dumpster. Their rating should be in negative numbers (way below zero)

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Thumbnail of user harliem1
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 11th, 2024

I've been a customer of republic service for the last 6 months. Since Christmas week my trash and recycling have not been picked up. There are a total of 3 pick ups scheduled per week, two for trash, one for recycling. They have not made ONE single pickup in the last 3 weeks. Not one. My trash is inside the bins and not overflowing, and it's sat at the curb waiting that whole time. I've called probably 6 or 7 times. They keep saying they are investigating the issue and sending a truck to get my garbage. It has not happened and nothing is being done. My bill is up to date which I've confirmed several times when I've called. I even went as far as to write a sign on cardboard with paint saying that this is on their route with the company name. I am beyond fed up. It's been several weeks of me paying for a service I'm no longer receiving. I don't want anymore apologies from the company. I want them to hold their drivers responsible for it. I'm not new to the route. As stated I've been on it for 6 months so I'm seriously not understanding the issue here and working with the company is obviously getting me no results. At this point I will be looking to take my buisness elsewhere but it's absolutely ridiculous and not at all professional. It's actually quite ironic they're a trash and recycling company because they are quite literally a trash company. If I could give zero stars, I 100% would.

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Thumbnail of user chipd27
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 4th, 2022

We moved to the mountains of Tennessee a few years back. When looking at the property we knew that rolling a can up and down wasn't feasible, so I called Republic. Before settling on proceeding or needed service, they sent a truck out to see if they could service our property, as our driveway is a 19• angle.
We came up with a solution of them changing out our dumpster monthly vs trying to empty it.
Our driver Andy is the nicest man and we've had no issues. I recommend them

Thumbnail of user wesc97
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 29th, 2024

Horrible customer service. I made plenty of calls where they don't show up.because of snow or movie or lack of drivers. When I called to cancel it took three days and three phone calls.This company is third rate,

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Thumbnail of user ferdinands37
1 review
0 helpful votes
December 29th, 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.

Thumbnail of user yolandav135
1 review
2 helpful votes
January 18th, 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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DUMPSTER SERVICE

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Thumbnail of user snakecharmer2578
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 8th, 2024

Republic trash service is inferior in customer service. They refused to pick up my trash after we missed trash day. The woman on the phone would not schedule a pick and only offered where the local landfill is.

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Thumbnail of user elizabethsueevans
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 3rd, 2024

If I could get another company to pick up trash I would. They quit picking up recycling then increased their price. I put my collection on a travel hold they keep forgetting what was done and then they charge me five dollars when I call to remind them I am on vacation hold.

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Thumbnail of user bopeev444
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 7th, 2024

Left a couple of empty boxes next to my recycling bin because it was full and the clucks totally disregarded them and left them behind.

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Thumbnail of user kerrcandy7
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 20th, 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.

Thumbnail of user michaelf4455
1 review
2 helpful votes
May 30th, 2023

Told us it was $150 to pick dumpster up plus weight. We were then charged $750 deposit. The do send a contract which i should have read instead of letting office sighn. I have been charged over $1000 to get rid of $200 worth of trash. I am making a video of everything. Now after telling them to take dumpster they dropped another one off while we were off for memorial day 4 day weekend so the can try to charge me another $500!

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Large dumpster

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Thumbnail of user tamiicoa
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 16th, 2023

My bill was increased without notice, looks like my bill was doubled, some weeks I didn't even have trash to be picked up charged anyway, never received any bills since I started with them. Looking for a new provider

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Thumbnail of user josephb3529
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 8th, 2024

Raised rates without notifying...from 318$ per month to 1861.41...wont reimburse after years of overpaying.

Thumbnail of user patriciae1281
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
January 16th, 2023

You should check him out he is on meth everyday he hides pee do he can pass a drug test and he hides the stuff in his sock in boot. Do what you want with this just trying to let you know!

Thumbnail of user cwest.beb
1 review
3 helpful votes
September 14th, 2023

The price goes up each and every bill with a tiny disclaimer on each invoice that says "Please note that your next invoice may reflect a price increase". My bill has literally doubled since republic purchase the trash company from our previous trash provider. It is absolutely ridiculous that they raise the price each and every month with little to no explanation. When do the prices quit going up?

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Thumbnail of user ahmedm430
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 29th, 2023

My bill was 175$ and i never pay less than 300$, this month charge me 650$ said overload and i never had overload.
Called them to send me proof for that and no respond.
I'm about to cancel the service
Be carful for those people never deal with them

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Thumbnail of user nicolew1792
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 21st, 2023
Verified purchase

Service is not good. We only used on vacation home. They can never keep straight dates that are supposed to run. Simple I asked for service April through October. I Just got charged AGAIN this year after being asked to stay with them another year. Stating that it was clearly in their system correctly now. Never Again!

Thumbnail of user lorig836
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 3rd, 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 back date 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!

Tip for consumers:
Everything about them sticks! Stink, Stank Stunk!

Products used:
8 yard dumpster with 4 pick ups per week.

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Thumbnail of user marciad364
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 23rd, 2023

I'm literally disgusted with this company we had them from almost 2 years and it's always a bill here and a bill there in a five dollar here and a $10 they're in a $35 here literally pause our service for the summer because we would not be here and that was fine and dandy the bill was all pill paid up. They sent us another bill for $6.59 then today I got another bill for another $35. We haven't used them and two months stop trying to get money from people just because you're not doing well. Your company is poorly run and your representative Cindy has a very piss, poor attitude.

Tip for consumers:
Representative Cindy had a very very bad attitude trying to scam me out of another $35 so grateful that we did decide to just go ahead and and services with this terrible company

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Once a week pick up that they did piss poor work with that do yourself a favor find another company or do it yourself and take it to the dump

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Thumbnail of user markl3209
1 review
1 helpful vote
August 15th, 2023

They ran my debit card 3 different times in one month. When I tried to get them to pick dumpster up from location. They billed me for another 3 months. The manager on the local staff team actually told me to stop payment or I would continue to be build. After signing documents to close out the account they sent another bill two months later that I'm having to fight so it doesn't go against my credit. This company is the epitome of a nightmare! Mark Leblanc Acadiana Cabinets LLC

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Thumbnail of user ginab583
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 1st, 2022

I just want the service I'm paying for. My trash has been left several times, and Im told they'll come tomorrow. They pick up across the street? Like WTH?
TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

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Thumbnail of user tammyk582
2 reviews
14 helpful votes
February 3rd, 2023

They might show up when they are supposed to but don't hold your breath. If they spill trash out on the ground they leave it there. Watched one driver use the pickup arm to smack the can sideways so hard it came within 2 inches of hitting my brother's truck. Driver too damn lazy to get out to see they had already been emptied an hour earlier from a different truck. They hire some damn dumb drivers. Obviously piss poor communication. They absolutely suck. Never would recommend this company. Only plus is my pickup is included in my rent. Or else they'd be gone.

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Thumbnail of user maryl3195
1 review
6 helpful votes
June 22nd, 2022

Well, now today's Wednesday at 4:10 pm. Since Monday I've made 5 phone calls (each with a wait time of over 30 minutes) because of the inefficiency of this company, their reps, and drivers! And my green waste container is STILL sitting at the curb in front of my house! I absolutely HATE this company and their incompetent employees. Oh, and I DO pay my bill regularly and on time!

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