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Eastern Waste & Recycling

Waste management service · Wilmington, NC · reviewed since 2024

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%70+38.2Reliability 24%38+9.2Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%68+4.8Momentum penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 66Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.66SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#11 of 26 recycling servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 60%
4.7 ★★★★★ 250 Google reviews · 7 photos
90%five-star reviews
4.70★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
11.6%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
81%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Eastern Waste & Recycling at a glance

Google reviewers rate Eastern Waste and Recycling 4.7 out of 5 based on 250 reviews, with the owner responding to 81 percent of feedback. Customers frequently praise the company for punctual pickups, competitive pricing, and accessible customer service, noting that recycling is included weekly. However, several low-star reviews criticize aggressive door-to-door solicitation that ignores no-soliciting signs and occasional missed pickups or unprofessional driver conduct.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 250 reviews (90% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 250 Google reviews (194 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 81% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 15, 2026.
  • Service: Recycling Service serving Wilmington, North Carolina.

Data from Google, last updated October 29, 2026.

Score profile vs other recycling services

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction70Reliability38Craft & service–Value100Momentum98Replies to reviews68Satisfaction: 70 (median 69)Reliability: 38 (median 67)Value: 100 (median 98)Momentum: 98 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 68 (median 31)
Eastern Waste & RecyclingRecycling Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Eastern Waste & Recycling: 70/100 on this factor. Category median: 69.B
70
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Eastern Waste & Recycling: 38/100 on this factor. Category median: 67.D
38
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 91.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Eastern Waste & Recycling: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Eastern Waste & Recycling: 98/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
98
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Eastern Waste & Recycling: 68/100 on this factor. Category median: 31.B
68

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Star ratings

250 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars22690%
  • 4 stars73%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars31%
  • 1 star146%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 194 written reviews

  • Praise23694%
  • Complaints166%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price655%
  • Reasonable545%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Price & value7429%
  • Quality & results4819%
  • Speed & response3614%
  • Staff & attitude3514%
  • Would recommend2510%
  • Honesty & trust187%
  • Communication166%

What customers talk about

We read 194 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Great service, have used the last 2 years and have always provided consistent service with really affordable prices.”
  • “…ad River County and surrounding areas, very polite and pleasant staff excellent service and they’re not out to try to get you for another dollar very…”
    “This is the worst waste company the druvers are lazy leave trash everywhere they are very unprofessional and rude and should know better than to be pi…”
  • “I had 1 trash can and a recycling can (both extra large) delivered the very next day!”
    “When I tried to get in touch with someone to have my information deleted from their system they never returned my calls.”
  • “Their customer service has also been very helpful and friendly anytime we’ve needed anything.”
    “…ste company the druvers are lazy leave trash everywhere they are very unprofessional and rude and should know better than to be picking up trash befor…”
  • “…and they’re not out to try to get you for another dollar very pleased would recommend anyone needing trash and recycling service.…”
  • “They are reliable, always show up when they’re supposed to, and make everything easy.”
    “Aggressive and misleading soliciting in a neighborhood that does not allow solicitation.”
  • “When there is a schedule change due to a holiday, they communicate clearly in advance.”
    “Pick up was hit and miss till the week before the snow when the extra full can was ignored again.”

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Eastern Waste & Recycling for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Cait6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Switching from GFL to Eastern was the best decision we ever made. Not one missed pick up, always on time. 10/10

Waste recyclingDumpster rental
Max6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

Great service, have used the last 2 years and have always provided consistent service with really affordable prices.

MelissaLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

We’ve had a great experience with this company. They are reliable, always show up when they’re supposed to, and make everything easy. Their customer service has also been very helpful and friendly anytime we’ve needed anything. It’s nice to have a company you can count on. I would definitely recommend them!

Waste recyclingTrash removal & disposal
Melissa5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

I live at the very end of an extremely bumpy and rough dirt road and had pretty much assumed trash service was never going to be a luxury for my family. After cleaning up the trash that our 2 Labradors had strung across the yard and porch for the millionth time I decided to google “Rocky Point Trash services” and…

Great priceTrash removal & disposal
April7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

I have had the greatest experience ever with any trash and recycling company. Always pickup on the day they are suppose.

Great price
KevinLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Went online to set up service, and within 2 hours the bins had been dropped off. Two weeks in and the service has been great.

Reasonable priceTrash removal & disposal

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 250 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Cait Nichole6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cait has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Switching from GFL to Eastern was the best decision we ever made. Not one missed pick up, always on time. 10/10

  • Services: Waste recycling, Dumpster rental
Max Garrett6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Max has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great service, have used the last 2 years and have always provided consistent service with really affordable prices.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you for the positive review!

Melissa O'NeillLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We’ve had a great experience with this company. They are reliable, always show up when they’re supposed to, and make everything easy. Their customer service has also been very helpful and friendly anytime we’ve needed anything. It’s nice to have a company you can count on. I would definitely recommend them!

  • Services: Waste recycling, Trash removal & disposal
Melissa West5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Melissa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I live at the very end of an extremely bumpy and rough dirt road and had pretty much assumed trash service was never going to be a luxury for my family. After cleaning up the trash that our 2 Labradors had strung across the yard and porch for the millionth time I decided to google “Rocky Point Trash services” and see what happened. Eastern Waste and Recycling popped up. Boy was I pleasantly surprised when they said they come down the dirt road from Hell I call home. I had 1 trash can and a recycling can (both extra large) delivered the very next day!!! Their rates are extremely affordable too!! Give them a call, you won’t be disappointed!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Trash removal & disposal
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Wow, thank you for the awesome review! We’re so glad we could reach your dirt road and make life a little easier after those Labrador cleanups. Delivering the carts next day and keeping rates affordable is what we aim for, no matter how bumpy the route. Thanks for trusting Eastern Waste & Recycling and for the recommendation. If you ever need an extra pickup or have questions, just give us a shout. We’ve got you covered!

Meredith Graves7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Meredith has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Competitive pricing but the stellar customer service SOLD ME!

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks so much for the shoutout! We’re thrilled our pricing and stellar customer service won you over. We’ll keep delivering the same experience every pickup. If you need anything, just reach out. Appreciate you choosing Eastern Waste & Recycling!

April Webb7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews April has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I have had the greatest experience ever with any trash and recycling company. Always pickup on the day they are suppose.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks so much for the awesome review! We’re thrilled you’ve had a great experience and that our pickups are right on schedule. We appreciate your trust. If you ever need anything or have suggestions, we’re here to help!

Barry Henline2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Barry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Good service - always lets you know if something will affect the schedule.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks so much for the kind words! Keeping you informed about any schedule changes is a top priority. If there’s ever anything else we can do, just let us know.

Lyndsay Graham4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lyndsay has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Our first few months of service have been great! Thank you!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Waste recycling, Trash removal & disposal, Furniture removal
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled your first few months have been great. We’ll keep working hard to deliver reliable service. If you ever need anything, just reach out.

Graham Thomas-Blake3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Graham has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Eastern is a great company, always on time. A+ service.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks so much for the awesome review! We’re glad our on-time pickups and service hit the mark. We appreciate you choosing Eastern Waste & Recycling and look forward to keeping things running smoothly.

Kevin VanceLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kevin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Went online to set up service, and within 2 hours the bins had been dropped off. Two weeks in and the service has been great.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Trash removal & disposal
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thanks so much for signing up online! We’re glad the bins arrived quickly and that the first couple of weeks have been great. If you ever need anything or have ideas to improve your service, just let us know. We appreciate you choosing Eastern Waste & Recycling!

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