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As a former employee of Lakeshore Recycling, it is with great disappointment that I write this review. My time with the company was marked by frustration and dissatisfaction, primarily due to the management's unwillingness to consider new ideas and a decline in service quality. Additionally, the overall benefits package provided by the company was subpar, further adding to my disappointment.

One of the major issues I encountered was the management's resistance to embracing new ideas and suggestions. Despite my efforts to offer innovative solutions and improvements, my suggestions were consistently met with indifference or dismissal. The lack of open-mindedness hindered progress and limited opportunities for growth and development within the company.

Furthermore, I observed a decline in the overall quality of service provided by Lakeshore Recycling during my tenure. Processes became less efficient, leading to delays and inconsistencies in customer service. This decline not only affected the reputation of the company but also placed unnecessary burdens on employees who had to deal with dissatisfied customers.

Another area of concern was the inadequate benefits package offered by Lakeshore Recycling. The compensation and benefits provided to employees were below industry standards, leaving many feeling undervalued and demotivated. The lack of competitive benefits not only impacted job satisfaction but also made it challenging to attract and retain talented individuals within the company.

Overall, my employment experience at Lakeshore Recycling was far from satisfactory. The management's resistance to new ideas, the decline in service quality, and the inadequate benefits package contributed to a sense of frustration and disillusionment. It is my hope that the company takes these concerns seriously and implements changes to improve the work environment, encourage innovation, and prioritize employee well-being.

In conclusion, based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend Lakeshore Recycling as an employer. Potential employees should carefully consider the challenges they may encounter in terms of management's responsiveness to new ideas, the declining service quality, and the limitations of the benefits package.

I am a ex co worker for LRS. I was fired because they said I had an attitude and because of productivity. Let me start off with the fact that I have never driven these routes before and have never used the specific truck  that I was using. Not only that they would not allow me to run the route how I wanted to which would have sped things up. They demanded that I went by the sequence on the tablet which continued to take me in circles constantly made me go past several cans several times. Also my boss constantly called to tell me to pick up the paste and when he even asked for my feedback. In doing so he didn’t like my answer which made him fire me. I wasn’t getting off till 8 pm sometimes 9 even though I was told I would only be on the clock til 5p. The same day I was fired I had different supervisor riding with me and he agreed with everything I said yet I was still fired. Keep in mind I never had driven that route before but yet was continually told to hurry up. The tablet sequence didn’t recognize one ways nor dead ends and also would put me on the wrong side of the street for pick up but they demanded we went by it and in doing so it got me fired. The day I had gotten fired I told the supervisor I was riding with that I knew my supervisor was going to fire me because I had a gut feeling he did not like me even though I refrained from any negativity between us and indeed I was fired. I don’t know if it was because I was a female or if it was because of my ethnicity but it was unfair. They do not care about feedback.

My time at LRS South revealed significant systemic issues that impact employees' ability to succeed and feel supported. Overwork is pervasive, and despite repeated requests for help, assistance was often inadequate. Communication from management is inconsistent and reactive, leaving employees uncertain about expectations and responsibilities.

One particularly challenging aspect was dealing with the sales team. They consistently disregarded established rules and processes set by other departments, creating inefficiencies and unnecessary conflicts. Instead of resolving these issues, management's lack of accountability and intervention often exacerbated them. Career progression opportunities were also unfulfilled, leaving a sense of stagnation and frustration.

Health and safety concerns, including mold and pest infestations, were poorly managed despite numerous complaints. The inadequate PTO policy added to the strain, showing a lack of regard for employee well-being. Combined with a toxic work culture where mistrust and inefficiency thrive, the environment became increasingly untenable.

This is not necessarily a warning to avoid the company entirely, but a heads-up for potential applicants to understand the challenges and weigh their options carefully. I hope the company addresses these issues for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

The company is all about growth and hard work. Expectations is to get the job done right in a set amount of hours. Some employees think everyday has to be before noon, but really if a job takes ten hours to be right then should be that. Management what’s good customer service and everyone serviced. Which simply put is really simple demand that can be met. Yes they have a 60 hour policy; which being local driver shouldn’t apply. Is what it is. Higher up management recognizes hard workers and shows appreciation and care towards us. Now every employer has those that cut corners because they don’t care, but those employees won’t last long. I seen a review saying towns aren’t happy with the company, but that’s not the company fault. That lies typically with the employees doing what they please with the lack of care for those towns. I don’t have anything negative towards the company or management. Fellow employees is a different story. 

Working at LRS has been a very rewarding experience. Management genuinely cares about work-life balance and provides flexibility, which makes it easier to succeed both personally and professionally. The company is continually making improvements to strengthen structure and build up our department, while also gaining more trust with our customers.
I really value how much emphasis LRS places on customer connections and innovation. The investments we’ve made in recycling technology are impressive and show a true commitment to sustainability and progress.
When I’ve expressed interest in advancement, leadership has listened and guided me on the steps I can take to get there. I’ve also had the opportunity to participate in women’s leadership meetings, which are inspiring and motivating. I feel encouraged to keep growing, developing my career, and contributing to the company’s success.
LRS is a place where your voice is heard, your efforts are recognized, and you are supported in reaching your goals.

Honestly there's too much to list but basically the weakness is managements bare minimalist approach and lack of good planning. The effect of this trickles down in various ways that impact the employee.  When you communicate to management to resolve issues you are usually heard and agreed with but that's as far as it goes. 

LRS is still a relatively new owner to this operation but the previous management from Ramco still runs the show. So time will tell what improvements may or may not be made. There are smart and cool people that work there and the job in general isn't so hard. Its all the details that can make it exhausting. 

This review is completely objective based on my experience with the company.  The pay is average for the industry and area but the pay gap between driving positions is unfair. It shouldn't take an act of congress to get a day off with advance notice. Worklife balance is decent for some positions and not so much for others. Lots of worn out equipment.  

Theres much more to say but it might cause this review to be rejected. Overall I wouldnt recommend this company longterm for a CDL driver, they have had high turnover lately and for good reason.  



The management has incredibly high expectations, astonishingly little patience for new programs to reach their stride, and no structure for advancement.  I was brought in to implement a route audit procedure from the ground up with some help from an overworked operations manager.  He generally worked about 12 hours per day, and was stretched as thin as  possible before my project started so I understood that it would mostly fall on my shoulders.  I was congratulated by executives at every meeting I conducted, praised for my willingness to go the extra mile, told often about my potential, and informed that they were looking to advance my position soon.  None of this ever materialized.  I received a 1% "token" raise after 7 months, and fired as soon as lockdown began before my "official" raise ever kicked in.  

This company demands everything from you, dangles the carrot in front of you as long as they can to extract as much as possible, and then gives up on you at the first sign of hardship.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The coworkers and frontline employees were the best part of the experience. Many team members worked hard and supported each other despite ongoing challenges within leadership and management.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I would not recommend this company to anyone looking for a supportive or transparent work environment. Employees who speak up about concerns or advocate for themselves and their coworkers are not valued. 
Management dismisses concerns, leadership is disconnected, and employees are expected to agree with every demand without question.

The culture encourages saying “yes” to unrealistic expectations rather than open communication or constructive feedback. Unfortunately, job security often feels tied more to staying quiet than to performance or contribution.

If you value transparency, respect, or work-life balance, this is probably not the place for you.

I left a great job to come to Lakeshore because of the things they are doing in the recycling industry. I have always been big on recycling so I thought it would be a great fit, instead it was like going back to high school. RSI and Lakeshore merged and they have yet to build a culture within the company so it is still in a way RSI vs Lakeshore. Most of the people that work there are great, I personally only came across a few bad apples, some were a little lazy and you might end up picking up a lot of their slack at times but everyone was nice for the most part. As far as the job, it just wasn’t the position I wanted to be in, it wasn’t even the position I applied for. The company was growing fast and I never seen people promoted from within. They would hire outside management that has never worked in the industry so working with managers that you kinda at times have to train was weird. Everyone was at the same position as when they first started years before, it was pretty clear that I would be in that position forever unless I left the company. Sorry my mistake

At the local level, the Operations Manager, Route Managers, Controller and Human Resource Business Partner do not care about anything other than themselves and making sure they appear to be doing their jobs. Customers do not matter, employees of theirs do not matter. All of these roles will bold-faced lie and not think a second thought about doing so. 

They can’t keep the employees who are capable of doing their job, who actually care about customers, the company, one another, and being successful, but they hang on for dear life to the ones who help them bring the business down.

The acquired leadership (at least 2 out of 3) from acquisition seem to want to make a difference but that will never be achieved with the operations and accounting staff they have in place at the local level. It’s unfortunate because I do believe LRS is a good company and that in the northern states the things happening in Springdale wouldn’t be acceptable. 

10/10 do not recommend! 


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