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title: "Santaguida Sanitation"
description: "Santaguida Sanitation says it has served Greenwich and nearby towns for four generations with weekly trash pickup and dumpster rentals, and its site lists "
doc_version: "2026-10-15"
last_updated: "2026-10-15"
---

# Santaguida Sanitation

**Trade:** Junk Removal · **Address:** 65 Valley Rd, Cos Cob, CT 06807 · **Phone:** (203) 869-6987 · **Website:** https://www.santaguidasanitation.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 24 reviews across 5 sources.
83% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 8 reviews, 2 negative.

## The honest read

Santaguida Sanitation says it has served Greenwich and nearby towns for four generations with weekly trash pickup and dumpster rentals, and its site lists Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Darien and New Canaan as its service area. A greenwichtime.com article names James Santaguida as the company's owner.

A recent customer gave a shoutout to their trash collector, Alvaro, calling him courteous and hardworking. A recent customer said the office answers phone calls and responds to email requests on time. A recent customer wrote that their parents have used the company at their home for 20 years. A recent customer praised the customer service and named Emily and the rest of the staff.

A 2025 customer said they used the company for weekly pickups and the occasional bulk pickup. A 2024 customer said Willie and his partner would go into the garage, empty the containers and place them back where they were. A 2023 customer said the company set up service, did the first garbage pick-up and delivered containers within 18 hours of first contact.

A recent customer said a dumpster was delivered without wood under it and damaged the driveway, and that they were still charged for the service. A recent customer said they were charged an extra $35 without authorization and called the customer service woman they dealt with unprofessional. A 2024 customer said a dumpster left a hole in their driveway and that the office said no repairs would be undertaken.

**Strengths:**
- Garage can service — a 2024 customer said containers were emptied and put back
- Office responsiveness — a recent customer said calls and emails get answered
- A quick setup — a 2023 customer said service started within 18 hours

**Concerns:**
- Driveway damage — a recent customer said a dumpster damaged the driveway
- An unauthorized charge — a recent customer disputed an extra $35 fee
- Driveway repair declined — a 2024 customer said the office refused repairs

## Claims & citations

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

- Says it has served Greenwich and nearby towns for four generations with weekly trash pickup and dumpster rentals _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.santaguidasanitation.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Serving Greenwich and nearby towns for four generations with weekly trash pickup and reliable dumpster rent…”
- Lists Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Darien and New Canaan as its service area _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.santaguidasanitation.com) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan”
- A greenwichtime.com article names James Santaguida as the owner _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Local News](https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/greenwich-dump-tipping-fees-trash-haulers-19022293.php) — “greenwichtime.com — James Santaguida, owner of Santaguida Sanitation, brought the idea of upping the permit cost, also known as a tipping fe…”
- A recent customer said the office answers phone calls and responds to email requests on time _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oTWExcHRabEpIU0dkemMydDFObWREWmtZek0zYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6f84fd2847175de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhMa1ptZlJHSGdzc2t1NmdDZkYzM3c%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ This team is so wonderful.  The office personnel always answer phone calls.  They also respond to email request timely. They have great s…”
- A 2024 customer said Willie and his partner would empty the containers in the garage and place them back _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIODlTZWNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6f84fd2847175de!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDH89SecQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I have used Santaguida Sanitation for at least a decade, maybe 2. They come and pick up my trash on the days scheduled. Willie and his pa…”
- A 2023 customer said service was set up, the first pick-up done and containers delivered within 18 hours of first contact _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNwbzlLZk5nEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6f84fd2847175de!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICpo9KfNg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ This company is super responsive and were able to help me set up the service, do the first garbage pick-up, deliver containers AND pick u…”
- Weekly trash pickup and bulk pickup _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.santaguidasanitation.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Serving Greenwich and nearby towns for four generations with weekly trash pickup and reliable dumpster rent…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ORVRrVkRUVTlqYUZaVlVERjFka3ByWWpFek1IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6f84fd2847175de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNETkVDTU9jaFZVUDF1dkprYjEzMHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Couldn’t be happier with Santaguida Sanitation .
We use them for weekly pickups and the occasional bulk pickup, and they are always accom…”
- A recent customer said a dumpster delivered without wood under it damaged the driveway _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21NMlQxRjJiRFpxTmtNMlpWVTBlbXhXVTNWVllYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6f84fd2847175de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmM2T1F2bDZqNkM2ZVU0emxWU3VVYXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Roofing Installation on a massive home in CT. They delivered dumpster without the wood under and caused damages to the driveway which the…”
- A recent customer said they were charged an extra $35 without authorization _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2taNVFsZFlkbUZ4T1hFdFVqZHpZMHRFVTJOU01YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6f84fd2847175de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkZ5QldYdmFxOXEtUjdzY0tEU2NSMXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “2★ Never had an issue with this company until they charged me an extra $35 for garbage that should have been picked up - without my authoriz…”
- A 2024 customer said a dumpster left a hole in the driveway and the office said no repairs would be undertaken _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR0dWVyak9REAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6f84fd2847175de!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDtuerjOQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ The dumpster caused significant damage to my driveway, resulting in a sizable hole. Initially, I had requested the dumpster to be placed …”
- Google: 4.5 stars from 33 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Santaguida%20Sanitation&query_place_id=ChIJrQcHmCeZwokR3nVxhNJP-PY) — “Google: 4.5★ from 33 ratings”
- Specializes in Junk Removal _(confidence: high)_
  - [Official Website](https://www.santaguidasanitation.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): Serving Greenwich and nearby towns for four generations with weekly trash pickup and reliable dumpster rent…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25ORVRrVkRUVTlqYUZaVlVERjFka3ByWWpFek1IYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6f84fd2847175de!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnNETkVDTU9jaFZVUDF1dkprYjEzMHc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Couldn’t be happier with Santaguida Sanitation .
We use them for weekly pickups and the occasional bulk pickup, and they are always accom…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIODlTZWNREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xf6f84fd2847175de!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDH89SecQ%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I have used Santaguida Sanitation for at least a decade, maybe 2. They come and pick up my trash on the days scheduled. Willie and his pa…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Santaguida%20Sanitation&query_place_id=ChIJrQcHmCeZwokR3nVxhNJP-PY): 4.5★ from 33 ratings
- [Official Website](https://www.santaguidasanitation.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Santaguida%20Sanitation&query_place_id=ChIJrQcHmCeZwokR3nVxhNJP-PY): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ct/cos-cob/profile/sanitation-consultants/james-r-santaguida-sanitation-llc-0111-22010022): Listed on this source
- [Local News](https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/greenwich-dump-tipping-fees-trash-haulers-19022293.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.

- “Butler did not mention the business by name, but Santaguida Sanitation is located at 65 Valley Road in the R6 zone.” — greenwichfreepress.com — https://greenwichfreepress.com/news/government/proposed-cos-cob-intersection-and-parking-continue-to-confound-selectmen-224742/
- “James Santaguida, owner of Santaguida Sanitation, brought the idea of upping the permit cost, also known as a tipping fee, to the Selectmen Thursday.” — greenwichtime.com — https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/greenwich-dump-tipping-fees-trash-haulers-19022293.php
- “James Santaguida, owner of Santaguida Sanitation, said the additional costs would come as residents are struggling because of the coronavirus outbreak.” — greenwichtime.com — https://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/Tipping-fees-to-go-into-effect-this-summer-for-15264521.php

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Alanna Broderick · 2026-09-16**: Santaguida Sanitation provides outstanding service! Their entire staff is friendly, professional, and dependable. A special shoutout to our trash collector, Alvaro—he is always courteous, hardworking, and willing to go above and beyond. We truly appreciate everything he does and highly recommend San…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Team Fortune · 2026-09-03**: This team is so wonderful.  The office personnel always answer phone calls.  They also respond to email request timely. They have great service at a reasonable price.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jonathan Buckingham · 2026-08-03**: My parents have been using this company for 20 years at their home. (The garbage man who did our street actually bought me a Hess truck about 18 years ago for Christmas. Loyal and great employees)  I have now been using them at our business location recently. Easy billing and fast responses. All you…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Sara Gil · 2026-07-30**: The best garbage service company. Excellent customer service, nice people, fair prices!!!
- **2/5 · Google Reviews · Darlida Ospina · 2026-07-02**: Never had an issue with this company until they charged me an extra $35 for garbage that should have been picked up - without my authorization. I never authorized the charge.  The customer service woman that I dealt with was not friendly at all. She needs better training, very unprofessional.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · 2nd email · 2026-06-19**: Roofing Installation on a massive home in CT. They delivered dumpster without the wood under and caused damages to the driveway which they we aware that there is not plywood under and instead they placed it to the driveway and caused damages.

On top of that they charged me regularly for the “servic…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Hugh Bareiss · 2026-06-11**: Santaguida has been reliable. Tanks for the great service.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · joe melendez · 2026-04-29**: customer service is amazing, Emily and the rest of the staff are fantastic.  a pleasure working with Santaguida sanitation.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Victor Bruno · 2026-04-14**: Excellent Service!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Geraldine Russo · 2025-12-31**: Couldn’t be happier with Santaguida Sanitation .
We use them for weekly pickups and the occasional bulk pickup, and they are always accommodating.

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