Analyzing 7,222,6097.2M ReviewsFor 20,47620.5K Experts
Customers frequently praise Arrow Sanitary Service for its friendly, patient phone support and efficient handling of billing, account changes, and service inquiries. Drivers are often noted for their professionalism, attentiveness, and willingness to assist with specific needs like bulk item pickup. However, lower-rated reviews criticize missed collections, a lack of clear communication regarding bin limits, and instances of post-closure billing errors or dismissive customer service responses.
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633 Google reviews we collected
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“Having just moved to Portland from New York I really appreciated how helpful Dana was.”
“The customer service representative was rude and dismissive stating that we would receive a refund over a month from now.”
“She was friendly and answered my questions, got everything set up very quickly.”
“…figure out how to bundle some wood scraps for pick up and she was so thorough-providing specific dimensions, weight, and pricing.…”
“Arrow Sanitary provides the worst residential garbage service and customer service I have ever received.”
“She assisted in closing account and explained information very clear and in a timely manner.”
“The charge for doing an extra pick-up was very reasonable.”
“Forced recycling, garbage pick up once every two weeks complete and total rip off from what we’ve always had and they just say blame the city.”
“She helped us get out of a tight spot with our service and I would definitely recommend arrow to others!”
“…I'll be looking around for other providers that service my area and I would recommend to anyone that moves in around here to do the same.…”
“It sounded like it may have simply been an honest mistake where it was marked as collected when it actually hadn't been yet - even our normal trash wa…”
“It seems like fraud to charge an account that’s closed for services that won’t be rendered.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Customers hired ARROW SANITARY SERVICE for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
I wish there were more than Arrow to choose from. It’s like pulling teeth to get them to pick up!!!!!
I don’t think I’ve ever felt this cared for by a utility company, but Pam has provided such excellent customer service and support as we on board after buying a new home. Thank you!
Having just moved to Portland from New York I really appreciated how helpful Dana was. She was incredibly kind and patient, taking the time to walk me through everything over the phone. Scotty who is on our route is an absolute star. So friendly and incredibly helpful. Thank you, Arrow, for all that you do!!
Customer service is nice, and trash collecting is a very difficult job and I appreciate all the hard working people at Arrow. During pre-dawn collection however, the apartment doors are allowed to slam shut hard enough to shake my bedroom floor. If they were just a little more careful, my disability wouldnt be…
Dana was so helpful and patient and solved my problems (including answering all of my questions!)
I had questions and concerns about my garbage pick up, and fortunately I was connected with ABI Who took care of everything And help me resolve my issue with amazing kindness and grace. Thank you so much ABI you were wonderful!!
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Trash removal & disposal | 89 | — |
| Yard debris removal | 59 | — |
| Waste recycling | 54 | — |
| House & garage cleanouts | 38 | — |
| Junk removal | 36 | — |
| Furniture removal | 15 | — |
| Construction debris removal | 7 | — |
| Dumpster rental | 7 | — |
4.7 ★★★★★ 633 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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I wish there were more than Arrow to choose from. It’s like pulling teeth to get them to pick up!!!!!
I don’t think I’ve ever felt this cared for by a utility company, but Pam has provided such excellent customer service and support as we on board after buying a new home. Thank you!
Having just moved to Portland from New York I really appreciated how helpful Dana was. She was incredibly kind and patient, taking the time to walk me through everything over the phone. Scotty who is on our route is an absolute star. So friendly and incredibly helpful. Thank you, Arrow, for all that you do!!
Thank you for the 5-star review, Sasha! We're thrilled to hear that Dana and Scotty (both are pretty AWESOME) made your transition to Portland smooth and enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback and are happy to have you as part of our community!
Customer service is nice, and trash collecting is a very difficult job and I appreciate all the hard working people at Arrow. During pre-dawn collection however, the apartment doors are allowed to slam shut hard enough to shake my bedroom floor. If they were just a little more careful, my disability wouldnt be acerbated. Loud, banging noises are very hard on me and my health. Myself, my landlord and my advocates have all reached out with no result.
Thank you for your feedback, Honey. We're sorry to hear about the noise issue and understand how it affects you. Please contact us directly so we can address this matter further. 503 257-1331.
Dana was so helpful and patient and solved my problems (including answering all of my questions!)
Thank you for the 5-star review, Jacquie! We're glad to hear that Dana was helpful and patient in addressing your concerns. We appreciate your feedback!
I had questions and concerns about my garbage pick up, and fortunately I was connected with ABI Who took care of everything And help me resolve my issue with amazing kindness and grace. Thank you so much ABI you were wonderful!!
Thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that Abi was able to resolve your concerns with kindness and grace. Thank so much for taking the time to share your feedback!
Thanks to Dana, I seamlessly reset my autopay after my credit card on file was compromised.
Thank you for the 5-star review, Linda! We are so thankful for great customers like you!
My initial call with Savannah was fantastic. She was friendly and answered my questions, got everything set up very quickly. I called back with questions and Christina helped me and was also super friendly and helpful. Kudos to both phone agents. The pick up and service is great as well!
Thank you for the 5-star review, Abdul! We're delighted to hear that Savannah and Christina provided friendly and efficient service. We appreciate your feedback and are glad you're happy with our pick-up and service!
I had a few issues with my account, but Dana was able to clear them up right away. She was very pleasant, helpful, and efficient in resolving everything quickly.
Thank you for the 5-star review, Randy! We're glad to hear that Dana was pleasant, helpful, and efficient in resolving your account issues. We appreciate your feedback!
I wanted to add Abby and David to the list of great customer service professionals. Thanks again team. Just got off the phone with Christina. She was super helpful, courteous and professional. She's going to send me a history of my service that will be so helpful with my accounting.
Thank you for the 5-star review, Larissa!! We're so glad to hear that Christina was helpful, courteous, and professional. We appreciate your feedback!
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