--- title: "Sweitzer Waste" description: "Sweitzer Waste picks up household trash and recycling. Its website says it also provides roll-off dumpsters and bulk trash pick-up for demolition projects," doc_version: "2026-10-19" last_updated: "2026-10-19" --- # Sweitzer Waste **Trade:** Junk Removal · **Address:** 40 Nod Rd, Clinton, CT 06413 · **Phone:** (203) 245-8840 · **Website:** http://sweitzerwaste.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 2.3/5** (high confidence) — from 73 reviews across 7 sources. 41% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 8 reviews, 6 negative. ## The honest read Sweitzer Waste picks up household trash and recycling. Its website says it also provides roll-off dumpsters and bulk trash pick-up for demolition projects, large cleanups and oversized items, and the company says it has been in business 30 years. A recent customer said a bin was left half full, and the person who answered was unapologetic and could not say which day someone would come back. A customer of almost 30 years said something white dripped from the truck down the right of way and into their driveway; the company cleaned it up the first time, but later refused unless the customer had video of the truck dripping. A recent customer asking about seasonal service said they were quoted $100 a month for May through October, against a $36 monthly rate. A 2026 Guilford customer said the truck never came on their regular Thursday pickup. In a 2025 review, a customer of 11 weeks said their trash was not picked up three of those weeks, with no credit. A 2025 customer said Sweitzer missed their pickup less than a month after it bought out Purple Trash. Other households have had steady service. A recent Deep River customer of five years said the collectors never leave anything behind and that big recycling and garbage containers are available. A 2025 Madison customer said that in three years Sweitzer never missed a pickup, and that it sends reminder emails ahead of holidays. A 2025 customer said a dumpster was delivered the same day, and that the driver, Lorenzo, waited while the dogs were put in the house. **Strengths:** - A holiday reminder — a 2025 Madison customer said emails come before holidays - Same-day dumpster delivery — a 2025 customer said it arrived the same day **Concerns:** - A missed Thursday pickup — a 2026 Guilford customer said the truck never came - A half-full bin — a customer said the office could not say which day - A seasonal rate — a customer was quoted $100 a month for May–October - An 11-week account — a 2025 customer said three weeks went unpicked ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - 2.9 stars from 92 Google ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sweitzer%20Waste&query_place_id=ChIJhY6TDrUo5okRDtLDwaR_bCY) — “Google: 2.9★ from 92 ratings” - The company says it provides roll-off dumpsters and bulk trash pick-up for demolition projects, cleanups and oversized items _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://sweitzerwaste.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): In addition to regular service, Sweitzer provides Roll-Off Dumpsters and Bulk Trash Pick-Up for residential…” - The company says it has been in business 30 years _(confidence: medium)_ - [Official Website](http://sweitzerwaste.com) — “Self-reported 30 years in business” - A customer said a bin was left half full and the office could not say which day someone would return _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WSlZGTklOV3BOZVZCNlNFODFTM1pKYUY4d00xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x266c7fa4c1c3d20e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVJVFNINWpNeVB6SE81S3ZJaF8wM1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ My garbage bin was left half full. I have a dumpster cleaning service that comes the following day so had to pull residual garbage out (n…” - A customer said the company refused to clean a second truck drip without video _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT201SFNsTm5WVVZDU1ZKRVYxSmljRlF3VVhOcGIxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x266c7fa4c1c3d20e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm5HSlNnVUVCSVJEV1JicFQwUXNpb1E%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “2★ I have been a loyal customer for almost 30 years with no issues until the last couple when their truck has dripped and left a permanent …” - A customer was quoted $100 a month for seasonal service against a $36 monthly rate _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT20xd1lVRTFjR2R1ZEdGT1dVdDRhelF4ZEVoVU9WRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x266c7fa4c1c3d20e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm1wYUE1cGdudGFOWUt4azQxdEhUOVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “2★ I'm disappointed. We had been a good, paying customer for a many years. Even tho we left to go to FL each winter, we continued to pay fo…” - A 2026 Guilford customer said the truck never came on their regular pickup day _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pWd2QwY3hVM3ByYnpCc1NVUjZaRmRtUzI4MVdYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x266c7fa4c1c3d20e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjVwd0cxU3prbzBsSUR6ZFdmS281WXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Thursday is my regular garbage pickup on Howard Dr in Guilford. Truck never came around to collect garbage on my assigned day. Unreliab…” - A 2025 customer of 11 weeks said trash was not picked up three of those weeks, with no credit _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKSVRYRmFNWGxYVG5keE5reDFVVjkxZUY5QmNXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x266c7fa4c1c3d20e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJITXFaMXlXTndxNkx1UV91eF9BcWc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Was a customer for 11 weeks. Three of those weeks they forgot to pick up my trash. On the third miss they completely skipped the week, ig…” - A 2025 Madison customer said Sweitzer never missed a pickup in three years and sends holiday reminder emails _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNneU5DcndBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x266c7fa4c1c3d20e!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCgyNCrwAE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We have been utilizing Sweitzer in Madison for residential trash and recycling for three years. I cannot say enough about them. They have…” - A 2025 customer said a dumpster was delivered the same day _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWUFJteEhNWEJzVjJkbk5tbFdUR0UwUVVZeWFGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x266c7fa4c1c3d20e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVPRmxHMXBsV2dnNmlWTGE0QUYyaFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had 2 amazing experiences recently with this company. They delivered a dumpster for me on the same day and after checking around I foun…” - Specializes in Junk Removal _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21WRlZrbEJUakpTYVZkWlJtUkViemRhWlhCWVpWRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x266c7fa4c1c3d20e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmVFVklBTjJSaVdZRmREbzdaZXBYZVE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I have used Sweitzer for over 40 years and they gave been very responsive to my special requests like ordering dumpsters and picking them…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tWUFJteEhNWEJzVjJkbk5tbFdUR0UwUVVZeWFGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x266c7fa4c1c3d20e!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkVPRmxHMXBsV2dnNmlWTGE0QUYyaFE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ I had 2 amazing experiences recently with this company. They delivered a dumpster for me on the same day and after checking around I foun…” - [Official Website](http://sweitzerwaste.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): In addition to regular service, Sweitzer provides Roll-Off Dumpsters and Bulk Trash Pick-Up for residential…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/DaystromInstitute/comments/j2mk2s/how_does_the_holodeck_have_waste/): 0 community mentions discussing this business - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sweitzer%20Waste&query_place_id=ChIJhY6TDrUo5okRDtLDwaR_bCY): 2.9★ from 92 ratings - [Official Website](http://sweitzerwaste.com): 30 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details - [Local News](https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2015/07/02/solid_waste_commission_kept_in_dark_over_trash_company_change/): Listed on this source - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Sweitzer%20Waste&query_place_id=ChIJhY6TDrUo5okRDtLDwaR_bCY): Listed on this source - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.SWEITZERWASTEREMOVALINC.12051679.html): 3.7★ from 3 ratings - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ct/clinton/hometown-waste-llc-reviews-1.htm): 3.7★ from 3 ratings ## Mentions Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding. - “This leaves Sweitzer Waste as the only hauler involved in the program.” — ctinsider.com — https://www.ctinsider.com/shoreline/article/ct-food-scrap-program-issues-shoreline-collection-18362390.php - “Perrotti, who was wearing a uniform shirt bearing the name Sweitzer, told the Eagle that Sweitzer Waste Removal is another business name of the Hometown Waste company. He said they serve towns from Ol…” — newhavenindependent.org — https://www.newhavenindependent.org/2015/07/02/solid_waste_commission_kept_in_dark_over_trash_company_change/ - “thanks to single stream recycling and an initiative taken by Sweitzer Waste Removal of Clinton.” — patch.com — https://patch.com/connecticut/madison-ct/video-report-sweitzer-single-stream-recycling - “Hometown Waste, which does business as Sweitzer Waste , still has workers pick up trash cans and empty them into the backs of garbage trucks” — nhregister.com — https://www.nhregister.com/shoreline/article/Branford-hauler-to-crack-down-on-oversize-15019940.php ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jim Rochford · 2026-10-07**: Sweitzer has been my trash and recyling company for many years. Always happy with their service and the people in the office always helpful. - **2/5 · Google Reviews · Charlene Curry · 2026-09-23**: I have been a loyal customer for almost 30 years with no issues until the last couple when their truck has dripped and left a permanent trail of something white (looks like paint) all over our right of way and my driveway. The first time my neighbor called them to complain - because it was clear th… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Keith Barry · 2026-07-28**: I have been using them for 5 years in Deep River and they’ve been cost effective, courteous, and responsive! Whenever I have a question I get a very helpful person on the phone, and the collectors do a great job and never leave anything behind or leave the barrels in an awkward spot. I also like tha… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Andrew Haims · 2026-07-14**: My garbage bin was left half full. I have a dumpster cleaning service that comes the following day so had to pull residual garbage out (not pleasant). Called to complain and person who answered the phone was very unapologetic and told me they tried their best and would send someone out today or tomo… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · G Green · 2026-07-08**: Won't pick up a trash bin from a previous owner due to a bill owed by them. They are trying to charge the old property owner fake overage charges because he's late in payment. that's not our fault as the new property owners. Bad customer service. - **Angi · reviewsandrew H. · 2026-07-01**: My garbage bin was left half full. I have a dumpster cleaning service that comes the following day so had to pull residual garbage out (not pleasant). Called to complain and person who answered the phone was very unapologetic and told me they tried their best and would send someone out today or tomo… - **2/5 · Google Reviews · Mj Wrenn · 2026-05-30**: They pick up timely. But, if the bin lid isn’t closed due to extra trash - they will stick a notice of rules on bin. And if you put out anything not in the bin, they leave it. That would be okay - IF they took 2 seconds to close the bin lid. Very had to tip and drain a bon that has collected 3+in… - **2/5 · Google Reviews · Paula Pellerin · 2026-04-23**: I'm disappointed. We had been a good, paying customer for a many years. Even tho we left to go to FL each winter, we continued to pay for the service we weren't using, until 2025. Money was tight & they offered no option to put the service on hold, so we had to cancel the service at the end of Oct… - **2/5 · Google Reviews · Kim Denison · 2026-01-31**: We were with Sweitzer years ago the service was awful, trash in driveway, crap from truck dripped all over the driveway, etc.. We switched to Purple and they were absolutely wonderful, never missed a pickup, no trash or truck juice left in the driveway. We were SO disappointed when Purple sold out t… - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Amy Turchetti · 2026-01-27**: Rating: 0.5 / 5 stars — avoid. I waited weeks for my garbage to be picked up and got nothing but excuses. Not the first time. Every time I called I was told “they are out there” my auto pay payment was fine. Karen kept promising someone would show up, but no one ever did. Frustrating, unresponsive… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-13T15:26:44.190Z. Cite as: Sweitzer Waste — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/sweitzer-waste-clinton) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/sweitzer-waste-clinton ## Sitemap [Full site index](https://tavlee.com/sitemap.md)