# Daniels Recycling Co

**Trade:** Junk Removal · **Address:** 71 Finlay Rd, 23 Giddiah Hill Rd, Orleans, MA 02653 · **Phone:** (508) 255-7033 · **Website:** https://danielsrecyclingco.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.5/5** (medium confidence) — from 13 reviews across 4 sources.
85% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 5 reviews, 1 negative.

## The honest read

Daniels Recycling Co. is a family-owned waste-management business in Orleans, MA, self-reported as operating since 1972. Founder Paul Daniels started with a lawn-care business before expanding into excavation and septic pumping; his son Steven later joined as a partner, and the company grew into today's combined trash, dumpster, septic and recycling-transfer-station operation. The company states it serves the Lower Cape towns of Brewster, Eastham, Chatham, Orleans and Harwich with residential trash and dumpster/container rental, septic pump-outs, portable toilet rentals, and a construction-and-demolition recycling transfer station.

Google shows the business at 4.1 stars from 22 ratings. Reviewers most often praise the office and drivers for showing up on scheduled days and being professional and polite, and several single out the septic crew specifically — one 2025 review describes them as responsive and going the extra mile to locate a hard-to-find septic system, while others cite prompt, courteous service with clear communication and billing at affordable rates. A handful of reviews come from repeat commercial customers who say they dump dumpsters at the facility often and find the staff easy to work with.

Two reviews are worth weighing before booking. A 2026 review reports the portable-toilet service repeatedly failed to restock toilet paper across several visits. A 2023 review describes a rude, dismissive front-desk interaction at the company's landscaping-materials site when the reviewer asked about buying boulders.

Daniels Recycling is a solid pick for Lower Cape homeowners and contractors who need routine trash, dumpster, portable-toilet or septic pump-out service from a long-running local operator — it's worth confirming current portable-toilet servicing standards and, if buying landscape materials directly, calling ahead.

**Strengths:**
- On-schedule pickups — reviewers cite reliable, professional office and drivers
- Responsive septic service — went extra mile on a hard-to-find septic system
- Clear billing and communication — reviewers note prompt, courteous, affordable service
- Repeat commercial use — local businesses dump dumpsters there regularly

**Concerns:**
- Porta-toilet restocking — a 2026 reviewer reported repeated toilet-paper shortfalls
- Front-desk interaction — a 2023 reviewer described a rude, dismissive exchange

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Family-owned waste-management business based in Orleans, self-reported as operating since 1972 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://danielsrecyclingco.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Family owned and run since 1972 — founder Paul Daniels started with a lawn care business, expanded into exc…”
  - [Official Website](https://danielsrecyclingco.com) — “Stated ownership (self-reported): Family-owned”
- Second-generation family business — founder Paul Daniels expanded a lawn-care start into excavation and septic work; son Steven later joined as a partner _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://danielsrecyclingco.com) — “Company history (self-reported): Family owned and run since 1972 — founder Paul Daniels started with a lawn care business, expanded into exc…”
  - [Official Website](https://danielsrecyclingco.com) — “Ownership (self-reported): Family owned and run by the Daniels family (founder Paul Daniels and son Steven).”
- States a Lower Cape service area covering Brewster, Eastham, Chatham, Orleans and Harwich _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://danielsrecyclingco.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Brewster, Eastham, Chatham, Orleans, Harwich”
- Google shows 4.1 stars from 22 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Daniels%20Recycling%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJV-UZNtBr-4kREtgAbUN6_ho) — “Google: 4.1★ from 22 ratings”
- Reviewers consistently note on-schedule pickups and a professional, polite office and driver staff _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21aM2FsaExXa3BhY2s5Wk5HTkJWa1pwV2tWTFNVRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afe7a436d00d812!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmZ3alhLWkpack9ZNGNBVkZpWkVLSUE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ They have always come on the scheduled days. Employees are professional and polite. Receptionist is pleasant, professional and very helpf…”
- A 2025 reviewer praised the septic team as responsive and going the extra mile locating a hard-to-find septic system _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KaGF6ZG1Rblp6Um5aZlZtOWpNMk5JUkZwR0xXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afe7a436d00d812!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJhazdmQnZzRnZfVm9jM2NIRFpGLWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Daniels was so great to work with...they were responsive and also went the extra mile on a hard-to-find septic!! I would recommend Daniel…”
- Reviewers cite prompt, courteous service with clear communication, billing and affordable rates _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21kR2JYaFdaM0pSTjBKcGQzSnhXSGxmY21WTlJuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afe7a436d00d812!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmdGbXhWZ3JRN0Jpd3JxWHlfcmVNRnc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ great working with Daniels - prompt, courteous service, clear communications and billing, and sffordable rates”
- Repeat commercial customers report dumping dumpsters there often and finding the business easy to work with _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oc1ZqTTJkRzlrZFVsWWFETk1kSEkyWHkwM1VuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afe7a436d00d812!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhsVjM2dG9kdUlYaDNMdHI2Xy03Unc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Daniels Recycling is a great facility! We dump our dumpsters there very often, they are always so nice and work very well with local busi…”
- A 2026 reviewer reported the portable-toilet service repeatedly failed to restock toilet paper across several visits _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poTFFUWnRiMUZvTmpCT1RuYzNkbTQwUTNSeWNtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afe7a436d00d812!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhLQTZtb1FoNjBOTnc3dm40Q3Rycmc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Show up to clean your porta John’s. And you owe me like 4 rolls of toilet paper since I had to stop and buy my own like several times. I’…”
- A 2023 reviewer described a rude, dismissive front-desk interaction at the company's landscaping-materials site _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNoNmFuVDdBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afe7a436d00d812!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICh6anT7AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ i just went to ask about some boulders at their landscaping site down the road. That site has a sign that reads go to Daniels Recycling f…”
- Specializes in Junk Removal _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Daniels%20Recycling%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJV-UZNtBr-4kREtgAbUN6_ho) — “Google: 4.1★ from 22 ratings”
  - [Official Website](https://danielsrecyclingco.com) — “A family-owned Cape Cod waste management company in Orleans MA offering residential trash and dumpster/container rental, septic pump-outs, p…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oc1ZqTTJkRzlrZFVsWWFETk1kSEkyWHkwM1VuYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afe7a436d00d812!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhsVjM2dG9kdUlYaDNMdHI2Xy03Unc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Daniels Recycling is a great facility! We dump our dumpsters there very often, they are always so nice and work very well with local busi…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VPVzVoWlNRNmZuTU5BEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afe7a436d00d812!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEOW5hZSQ6fnMNA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “4★ Good folks here... , you can dump construction debris, get Porta potties for your job and dumpsters, get landscape materials...”
- Also offers Demolition & Excavation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://danielsrecyclingco.com) — “A family-owned Cape Cod waste management company in Orleans MA offering residential trash and dumpster/container rental, septic pump-outs, p…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25KaGF6ZG1Rblp6Um5aZlZtOWpNMk5JUkZwR0xXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x1afe7a436d00d812!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnJhazdmQnZzRnZfVm9jM2NIRFpGLWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Daniels was so great to work with...they were responsive and also went the extra mile on a hard-to-find septic!! I would recommend Daniel…”

## Ownership

- Identifies as family-owned — the business's own statement, not independently verified.

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Daniels%20Recycling%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJV-UZNtBr-4kREtgAbUN6_ho): 4.1★ from 22 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Daniels%20Recycling%20Co&query_place_id=ChIJV-UZNtBr-4kREtgAbUN6_ho): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/daniels-recycling-orleans): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://danielsrecyclingco.com): 54 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Thos Joseph · 2026-08-21**: Excellent service, once agin.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · J Holden · 2026-08-06**: They have always come on the scheduled days. Employees are professional and polite. Receptionist is pleasant, professional and very helpful.
I recommend  Daniel’s Recycling Co.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Krystal Marie · 2026-05-19**: Very nice,understanding and honest staff. Both drivers and the office. They make sure they follow this motto in every community they are in.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Custom Crafted Homes · 2026-05-19**: Great service!
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · Quentin Antoine · 2026-04-29**: Show up to clean your porta John’s. And you owe me like 4 rolls of toilet paper since I had to stop and buy my own like several times. I’ll change this review when I get my toilet paper back and the John cleaned
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Noah Shank · 2026-02-05**: Great job helping with my frozen load in my trailer A1 and service in there office was kind and  helpful with all ? I had . Great family service thank you
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Bruce Abbott · 2025-10-28**: Excellent service!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Beth Sullivan · 2025-09-04**: Daniels was so great to work with...they were responsive and also went the extra mile on a hard-to-find septic!! I would recommend Daniels 1,000%!!!!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mary Patten · 2025-07-26**: great working with Daniels - prompt, courteous service, clear communications and billing, and sffordable rates
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Garbage Gone INC · 2025-07-18**: Daniels Recycling is a great facility! We dump our dumpsters there very often, they are always so nice and work very well with local businesses. Highly recommend using Daniels recycling for your disposal needs and portable toilet needs!

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