--- title: "Affordable Waste Systems" description: "Affordable Waste Systems is a waste hauler, and a nhregister.com article names Affordable Waste Systems LLC of East Haven as the city's private contractor " doc_version: "2026-10-17" last_updated: "2026-10-17" --- # Affordable Waste Systems **Trade:** Junk Removal · **Address:** 662 Coe Ave, East Haven, CT 06512 · **Phone:** (203) 466-0101 · **Website:** https://www.affordablewastesystems.com/services · **Languages:** English **Rating: 2.2/5** (medium confidence) — from 11 reviews across 5 sources. 18% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 1 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Affordable Waste Systems is a waste hauler, and a nhregister.com article names Affordable Waste Systems LLC of East Haven as the city's private contractor for waste pickup. The company describes itself as family owned and operated, says it was established in 2000, and says it has serviced New Haven County for over twenty years. On Google it holds 2.2 stars from 20 ratings. A recent customer praised Vincent Lettieri, the Sales Manager, as knowledgeable and responsive. A 2024 customer said Miguel L. took the time to figure out how to maneuver the dumpster to the best suited location, not the easiest, and explained what he was doing every step of the way. A 2024 customer said the company's rusty dumpster tore up the driveway, that the company refused to admit a mistake, and that the customer was overcharged for excess weight. A 2025 reviewer said the workers would not take trash bags sitting next to the trash cans, even though they were not bulk pick-up items. A 2025 reviewer wrote that his guys left trash in front of the houses and ripped open trash bags. A 2024 reviewer said they picked up a few bags and claimed the rest was bulk. A 2022 reviewer said they threw the trash cans in the yard and left trash behind. A 2026 reviewer reported a driver going 60 in a 45 on Rt 34 in Orange and going through a red light. **Strengths:** - Dumpster placement — a 2024 customer said Miguel L. found the best spot - Responsive sales manager — a recent customer praised Vincent Lettieri **Concerns:** - Driveway damage — a 2024 customer said a dumpster tore up the driveway - Weight charges — a 2024 customer said they were overcharged for excess weight - Trash left behind — a 2025 reviewer said bags were ripped open and left - Reckless driving — a 2026 reviewer reported a driver speeding on Rt 34 ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Named in a nhregister.com article as Affordable Waste Systems LLC of East Haven, the city's private contractor for waste pickup _(confidence: medium)_ - [Local News](https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/West-Haven-officials-defend-twice-yearly-bulk-16776967.php) — “nhregister.com — A representative of Affordable Waste Systems LLC of East Haven, the city's private contractor for waste pickup, declined to…” - Says it is family owned and operated, was established in 2000 and has serviced New Haven County for over twenty years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](https://www.affordablewastesystems.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Affordable Waste Systems LLC is a family owned and operated business. Established in 2000 we have serviced …” - 2.2 stars from 20 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Affordable%20Waste%20Systems&query_place_id=ChIJCRbOr93X54kRzz1Urza9QfY) — “Google: 2.2★ from 20 ratings” - A recent customer praised Sales Manager Vincent Lettieri as knowledgeable and responsive _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21JeFVXbHBjVlpGZEhsTmREQmZlbkpwV1d4SVpWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf641bd36af543dcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmIxUWlpcVZFdHlNdDBfenJpWWxIZVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Outstanding experience with Affordable Waste Systems! They did an excellent job, provided great customer care, and made the whole process…” - A 2024 customer said Miguel L. worked out the best location for the dumpster and explained each step _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3XzVLVVdnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf641bd36af543dcf!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7_5KUWg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ It was a pleasure doing business with Miguel L. He took the time to figure out how to maneuver the dumpster to the best suited location,…” - A 2024 customer said a dumpster tore up the driveway and they were overcharged for excess weight _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkbXJUZUNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf641bd36af543dcf!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdmrTeCg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Tore up my driveway with their rusty dumpster then refused to admit they made a mistake. They even overcharged me for excess weight. I wa…” - A 2025 reviewer said workers would not take trash bags next to the cans that were not bulk items _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21JMWJEVkVYMjUxV2pOb1dtUlZjVGRwTkRWbGFGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf641bd36af543dcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmI1bDVEX251WjNoWmRVcTdpNDVlaFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Very rude to my disabled mother, and would not take less then 10 trash bags that were next to the trash cans, even though it was NOT cons…” - A 2025 reviewer said trash was left in front of houses and bags were ripped open _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21JM1oxaGFZVFJUUnpGaFZuTmFWbXhaU0U5MU0yYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf641bd36af543dcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmI3Z1haYTRTRzFhVnNaVmxZSE91M2c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ If zero stars was possible to give, i would. This man is Contracted and paid by the citizens of East Haven and treats us like actual gar…” - A 2024 reviewer said they picked up few bags and claimed the rest was bulk _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqOWFPQTdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf641bd36af543dcf!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICj9aOA7AE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Always leaving trash behind. And if it's heavy they will not pickup. Tired of them and their trashy attitude. The town where this contra…” - A 2022 reviewer said trash cans were thrown in the yard and trash left behind _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR1eHE2SDJBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf641bd36af543dcf!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDuxq6H2AE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ These people are hired by west haven to pick up trash they throw the trash cans in the yard leave trash behind horrible service” - A 2026 reviewer reported a driver going 60 in a 45 on Rt 34 in Orange and through a red light _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21nNFNqZExVVzlpV21OUGJXbFVjbWxoTmtGVmIzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf641bd36af543dcf!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmg4SjdLUW9iWmNPbWlUcmlhNkFVb3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Driver was driving recklessly going 60 in a 45 on rt 34 in Orange ct and went through a red light around 10am this morning.” - Specializes in Junk Removal _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3XzVLVVdnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf641bd36af543dcf!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7_5KUWg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ It was a pleasure doing business with Miguel L. He took the time to figure out how to maneuver the dumpster to the best suited location,…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNqOWFPQTdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf641bd36af543dcf!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICj9aOA7AE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Always leaving trash behind. And if it's heavy they will not pickup. Tired of them and their trashy attitude. The town where this contra…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURkbXJUZUNnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf641bd36af543dcf!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDdmrTeCg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Tore up my driveway with their rusty dumpster then refused to admit they made a mistake. They even overcharged me for excess weight. I wa…” - [Official Website](https://www.affordablewastesystems.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Affordable Waste Systems LLC is a family owned and operated business. Established in 2000 we have serviced …” ## Ownership - Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified. ## License Status: **not_found** — verified against the official CT state registry, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/swansea/comments/1j06nbf/looking_for_an_affordable_waste_removal_company/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Affordable%20Waste%20Systems&query_place_id=ChIJCRbOr93X54kRzz1Urza9QfY): 2.2★ from 20 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Affordable%20Waste%20Systems&query_place_id=ChIJCRbOr93X54kRzz1Urza9QfY): Listed on this source - [Official Website](https://www.affordablewastesystems.com): 26 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Local News](https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/West-Haven-officials-defend-twice-yearly-bulk-16776967.php): Listed on this source ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “A representative of Affordable Waste Systems LLC of East Haven, the city's private contractor for waste pickup, declined to comment.” — nhregister.com — https://www.nhregister.com/news/article/West-Haven-officials-defend-twice-yearly-bulk-16776967.php ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Manny Suarez · 2026-04-28**: Outstanding experience with Affordable Waste Systems! They did an excellent job, provided great customer care, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Vincent Lettieri, the Sales Manager, was the perfect solution to our needs—professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and truly committed to… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · SBP PBS · 2026-01-09**: Driver was driving recklessly going 60 in a 45 on rt 34 in Orange ct and went through a red light around 10am this morning. - **1/5 · Google Reviews · John Delsanto · 2025-10-15**: Very rude to my disabled mother, and would not take less then 10 trash bags that were next to the trash cans, even though it was NOT considered bulk pick up items. Workers are very lazy. Do not use this company. They work for the town of West Haven and are very rude and do not follow correct protoco… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · John Delfino · 2025-10-09**: If zero stars was possible to give, i would. This man is Contracted and paid by the citizens of East Haven and treats us like actual garbage. His guys leave trash in front of the houses, they rip open trash bags and leave them for the owners of the houses to have to clean up. You cant call and ma… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Heike M Severine · 2024-08-30**: It was a pleasure doing business with Miguel L. He took the time to figure out how to maneuver the dumpster to the best suited location, not the easiest. Miguel answer all my questions and explained what he was doing every step of the way. To the management - Miguel is a keeper! - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Ena Nissi · 2024-04-24**: Always leaving trash behind. And if it's heavy they will not pickup. Tired of them and their trashy attitude. The town where this contract is conducted needs to get a full refund. They are getting paid not providing adequate services. Every Wednesday morning I watch them pass people house at all v… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Robb Knox · 2024-02-22**: Tore up my driveway with their rusty dumpster then refused to admit they made a mistake. They even overcharged me for excess weight. I was new to the area, so I did not know better. Please do not make my mistake, stay away from this outfit. The attached photos tell the story. - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Ana Catalina DeLuca · 2024-01-22**: They only get 1 star because I needed to add one in order to post my review, otherwise they would have gotten none. I recently had an incredibly disappointing experience with Affordable Dumpster, and I feel compelled to share my story to warn others about their unreliable service. I contacted Affor… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Doris Romero · 2023-10-08**: Always leaving trash behind. And if it's heavy they will not pickup. Tired of them and their trashy attitude. - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Jr Montana · 2022-11-03**: Pay not good --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T21:19:44.521Z. 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