What garbage company pays the most depends on role, but for drivers and collectors, the highest paying garbage companies are typically Waste Management Inc., Republic Services, and Waste Connections, which pay drivers $60,000 to $90,000 per year plus benefits. Waste Management Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas, largest waste company, pays garbage truck drivers an average of $55,000 to $75,000 per year, with experienced drivers in high-cost areas like California earning $80,000 to $95,000 plus overtime, health insurance, 401k, and stock. Republic Services pays similar, $55,000 to $85,000 for drivers, with some areas offering $90,000 with overtime. Waste Connections pays $50,000 to $80,000. For non-driver roles, Veolia and Suez pay engineers and managers well. For highest hourly, unionized municipal sanitation jobs in New York City Department of Sanitation pay sanitation workers $85,000 to $100,000 after 5 years, which is higher than private companies, with NYC sanitation workers starting at $40,000 and reaching $90,000. Private company WM offers good benefits and bonuses. So for private companies, Waste Management and Republic Services pay the most for drivers, around $70,000 to $90,000, while NYC municipal sanitation pays most overall at $90,000 to $100,000 for public sector. Owner-operators can earn more.
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