Casella Waste Systems

Category: Garbage collection service

Address: 31 Freedom Pkwy, Hermon, ME 04401, USA

Phone: +12075616610

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7AM–6PM

Tuesday: 7AM–6PM

Wednesday: 7AM–6PM

Thursday: 7AM–6PM

Friday: 7AM–6PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Katherine Kireburns

Jun 27, 2022

This company does not have it together. They did not dump my dumpster because it was "blocked", yet when I called the person on the phone could look at the photo and stated that it was not blocked in the photo and she wasn't sure why they didn't dump it. They did not dump it for 4 weeks past the time scheduled, even when they said they would. We were doing some home renovations so this really was inconvenient for us. I had to call a number of times. They did give me my money back for the month, but it has been a huge hassle. I feel like you shouldn't need to call you dumpster company bi-weekly, and wait for 15 minutes on hold each time. We miss the old company that Casella took over.

Jennifer Totton

Jan 27, 2022

Lied on the phone. Promised morning delivery then said it will be delivered by 5 on the one day I needed it. Then say they never promise a delivery time. Then put in the contract “no time guarantee” after they say yes on the phone. Now I have no dumpster when I need it. So it’s dropped off end of day Thursday and picked up Friday. Thanks for nothing.

Mary Goldsmith

Oct 19, 2021

This is what a monopoly looks like. Casella just dumps out the trash they don't want on your driveway without any notification on what they will accept. I went to their website, but there is no list of acceptable items. I called them, but their customer service could not provide a list. So now, they just dump stuff until I can get the clue. No garden debris or items that look like construction (even though it came from my own home).

Johanna Athas

Oct 8, 2019

Absolutely terrible!!! We signed up for biweekly trash and recycling pickup with Casella about 3 months ago and it has been an absolute nightmare since the very beginning. They kept "forgetting" us and wouldn't show up to pick up our trash and/or recycling on our scheduled pickup days an we would always have to call to get them to come. Their "customer service" is beyond incompetent. We finally filed a Better Business Bureau complaint after the issues didn't resolve. Someone in management from Casella then called us and said that they would credit us for a full month of service for the inconvenience they had caused us. Well, come to find out today, they LIED and only credited us for one week. The customer service rep who I just spoke with was extremely rude said that they have absolutely no record of them ever saying they would credit us for an entire month, yet I still have the voicemail on my phone that they left stating they would do this! I can't believe we were paying $100 a month for this endless nonsense, and this was only for biweekly service, IF they remembered us! No thanks. We are DONE and will go back to taking our trash to the local dump ourselves. That will save us the hassle and headache of having to constantly deal with these morons.

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Questions & Answers

How should I properly recycle large items that won't fit inside my container?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

Please call 800-CASELLA to schedule a pickup if you have large materials that do not fit inside your curbside container.

What are large rigid plastics?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

Items made of plastic, which include laundry baskets, 5-gallon pails, plastic chairs and general household items.

Can I put grocery bags into my Zero-Sort recycling bin?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

No. Plastic bags or films of any kind are not accepted in Zero-Sort recycling. To recycle grocery bags, please bring them to a participating grocery or retail store near you.

Do I need to bag my Zero-Sort recycling?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

No. Do not place your Zero-Sort recycling into bags. It is preferable that your recyclables be placed directly into your Zero-Sort recycling container.

How should I prepare my recyclables?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

Recyclables should be rinsed clean of any food waste. Corrugated cardboard boxes should be broken down into 18" x 18" max pieces. Lids and caps can remain on empty plastic bottles. DO NOT tie newspaper or cardboard with twine.

If I cancel my service or place my account on hold prior to the last pickup of the month, will I receive a credit?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

Our billing is monthly so if you have any service during the month you will be billed for the entire month.

Does trash need to be separated from Zero-Sort recycling?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

Yes. Items that can't be recycled should be tossed into your trash container. Your Zero-Sort recycling container is for recyclables only - paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal cans. Please do not place any trash items in your Zero-Sort recycling container as this can cause contamination.

The household hazardous waste day planned in my community was just cancelled due to COVID-19. What should I do with my hazardous waste?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

Please store all hazardous waste, including batteries, in a safe place in your home until there is a rescheduled household hazardous waste day in your community. It is very important that household hazardous waste NOT be disposed of as regular waste in your bin.

What is Zero-Sort recycling?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

Zero-Sort recycling is Casella's state-of-the-art process, which enables all recyclables - paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal cans to be collected in one container eliminating the need for you to separate recyclables.

I saw Casella placing both trash and recycling in the same truck. Are the materials being mixed together?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

Great question! On many of our routes, Casella operates what are known as split-body trucks. With a split-body truck, the trash and Zero-Sort recycling are dumped into the same opening on the truck but are separated by different compartments. These modernized vehicles keep the trash and recycling separate and facilitate the collection of both materials on the same trip.

Is there a set time each week my trash and recycle will be picked up?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

Unfortunately, there is no set time. Please place containers at the curb the night before your scheduled pickup day.

Should I still be separating my waste from my recycling? Are you going to be combining my trash and recycling in one truck?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

We will still be collecting your waste and your recycling separately at this time, and there is no anticipated change in your level of service.

Can I put construction debris in my trash container?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

No. Trash containers are intended for municipal solid waste (household trash) only. For disposing of construction debris please call 800-CASELLA to discuss renting a dumpster.

I (or a member of my household) have been diagnosed with COVID-19. Will you still pick up my waste and recycling? Is there anything special I need to do?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

The guidance we have received from OSHA is that regular waste generated in a household where someone has been diagnosed with the coronavirus is to be handled as we manage all waste, following normal safety precautions and wearing personal protective equipment that all of our drivers and helpers have on daily. There will not be a change in your service, and we wish you well.

Should I be bagging my trash, or leaving it loose in the container? How about my recyclables?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

Please bag all of your waste materials and put the bags in your container. We request that you not bag your recyclables, as it creates issues for our recycling center sorting lines.

I normally bring my household hazardous waste to the local transfer station, but I am anxious to go to the transfer station now. What should I do with it?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

Please store all hazardous waste, including batteries, in a safe place in your home until there you feel safe going to the transfer station. It is very important that household hazardous waste NOT be disposed of as regular waste in your bin.

Will there be changes to my service day during the COVID-19 crisis?

Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021
Casella Waste Systems | Aug 19, 2021

At this time, there are no anticipated service changes to your normal collection schedule. We will alert you via a phone call or message if there will be changes in the future.

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