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Employees rate Rumpke Waste & Recycling 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 174 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

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Overall, 68% of employees would recommend working at Rumpke Waste & Recycling to a friend. This is based on 174 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at Rumpke Waste & Recycling?

71% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Rumpke Waste & Recycling as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Rumpke Waste & Recycling.

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73% of employees think that Rumpke Waste & Recycling has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

Working at Rumpke Waste & Recycling

Rumpke Waste & Recycling Snapshot

3.5

based on 174 ratings

68% would recommend to a friend

Bill Rumpke Jr.

86% approve of CEO

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Mission The Rumpke Mission Statement:

Deliver exceptional waste and recycling solutions to our customers and communities through a commitment to safety, service, the environment and the growth of our people.

Description Taking out the trash is a family affair for Rumpke Waste & Recycling. The firm provides waste collection, disposal, and recycling services for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and West Virginia. The company operates 16 landfills, 27 transfer stations, and 16 recycling facilities with a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles. The company's facilities process more than 500 million pounds of recyclables each year. In addition, Rumpke Waste & Recycling rents portable toilets and repairs and distributes hydraulic components. The Rumpke family owns the company, which was founded in 1932 by William F. Rumpke as a coal and junkyard business. Some 50 Rumpke family members are employed by their namesake company.

Life at Rumpke Waste & Recycling

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About Us

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CDL Driver Training

Maintenance Advancement Program

Rumpke Waste & Recycling has been committed to keeping neighborhoods and businesses clean and green since 1932 by providing environmentally friendly waste disposal solutions and recycling options. Headquartered in Colerain Township, Ohio, just outside of Cincinnati, Rumpke is one of the nation’s largest privately owned residential and commercial waste and recycling firms, providing service to areas of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois and West Virginia. Rumpke divisions include Rumpke Recycling, Rumpke Portable Restrooms, The William-Thomas Group, Rumpke Hydraulics and Rumpke Haul-it-Away.

Company updates

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🏆 Congratulations to our newest Driver Champions! 🏆 The first quarter of 2026 is off to a strong start, and we're proud to recognize the drivers who have gone above and beyond by achieving top safety scores and demonstrating excellence behind the wheel. Their commitment to safe driving practices helps protect our team, our customers and the communities we serve every day. Please join us in celebrating John Patrick Sr., Ronnie Griffith, Dan Penner, Ray Mell, Phillip Smith, Randy Turner, Austin Nulf and John Murrell for their outstanding performance and dedication to safety. Thank you for leading by example and representing the best of Team Rumpke!...Show more

🏆 Congratulations to our newest Driver Champions! 🏆 The first quarter of 2026 is off to a strong start, and we're proud to recognize the drivers who have gone above and beyond by achieving top safety scores and demonstrating excellence behind the wheel. Their commitment to safe driving practices helps protect our team, our customers and the communities we serve every day. Please join us in celebrating John Patrick Sr., Ronnie Griffith, Dan Penner, Ray Mell, Phillip Smith, Randy Turner, Austin Nulf and John Murrell for their outstanding performance and dedication to safety. Thank you for leading by example and representing the best of Team Rumpke!

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Rumpke is hosting open interview days for CDL Drivers! 📍 Location: Rumpke Hauling Office, 1191 Fields Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 📅 Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday What to bring to this event: Resume Valid ID What to wear: Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable) How to attend: Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your interview time and bring a copy of your resume and drivers license. We are located directly across from the COTA bus line. Please know if you are offered a job with Rumpke you will be expected to take a drug screen and submit to a background check....Show more

Rumpke is hosting open interview days for CDL Drivers! 📍 Location: Rumpke Hauling Office, 1191 Fields Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 📅 Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday What to bring to this event: Resume Valid ID What to wear: Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable) How to attend: Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your interview time and bring a copy of your resume and drivers license. We are located directly across from the COTA bus line. Please know if you are offered a job with Rumpke you will be expected to take a drug screen and submit to a background check.

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Rumpke Waste & Recycling

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Rumpke Waste & Recycling CEO, Bill Rumpke Jr., recently sat down with Deloitte and The Wall Street Journal to discuss leading a family business through growth, maintaining strong company values and what it takes to build a high-performing team. From acquisitions and expansion to culture and leadership, he shares insights on how Rumpke continues to grow while staying true to its roots....Show more

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🏆 Congratulations to our newest Driver Champions! 🏆 Another outstanding quarter is in the books, and we couldn’t be prouder of the performance and dedication shown by our drivers across the company. These champions have earned top safety scores, demonstrating their commitment to doing the job the right way, on every route, every day. Please join us in celebrating Brad Vanderkooi, John Murrell, Jeremy McGrady, Andrew Arnott, Daniel Elsen, Bennie Gartrell and Alfred Cox for leading by example and keeping safety at the forefront. ...Show more

🏆 Congratulations to our newest Driver Champions! 🏆 Another outstanding quarter is in the books, and we couldn’t be prouder of the performance and dedication shown by our drivers across the company. These champions have earned top safety scores, demonstrating their commitment to doing the job the right way, on every route, every day. Please join us in celebrating Brad Vanderkooi, John Murrell, Jeremy McGrady, Andrew Arnott, Daniel Elsen, Bennie Gartrell and Alfred Cox for leading by example and keeping safety at the forefront.

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Rumpke is hosting an onsite hiring event for CDL Drivers! 📍 Location: Rumpke Hauling Office, 1191 Fields Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 🕚 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 📅 Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Dates: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 Thursday, March 5th, 2026 What to bring to this event: Resume Valid ID What to wear: Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable) How to attend: Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your interview time and bring a copy of your resume and drivers license. We are located directly across from the COTA bus line. Please know if you are offered a job with Rumpke you will be expected to take a drug screen and submit to a background check....Show more

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Rumpke Waste & Recycling awards & accolades

US Best Managed Company, Deloitte Private, 2025
US Best Managed Company, Deloitte, 2024
US Best Managed Company, Deloitte, 2023
US Best Managed Company, Deloitte, 2022
US Best Managed Company, Deloitte, 2021

Pledges & certifications

Career advancement program
Helping employees "upskill" into higher-paying positions
First job programs
Maintain entry-level hiring and career development programs to give people career starts
Fair chance pledge
Maintain hiring/training programs for those with criminal records as an opportunity for a second chance
Veteran hiring commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Diversity commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
Pledge to thrive
Taking steps to prioritize employee well-being

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Employee reviews at Rumpke Waste & Recycling

Rumpke Waste & Recycling has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 174 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Rumpke Waste & Recycling employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

Employee reviews

SalesCurrent employee

5.0

Great culture and growth opportunities with few downsides

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