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Waste Management Services

CARDS Recycling

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Complaints

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    Customer Complaints Summary

    • 665 total complaints in the last 3 years.
    • 402 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/27/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Cards recycling charges me monthly for weekly trash pick up service. They have missed for 22 days and when I ask for a refund for those three weeks, they tell me a supervisor must refund it, yet I am never allowed to speak to the supervisor. I have called almost daily ( weekdays only) for three weeks to no avail. They always tell me my trash will be picked up in 24 hours but it has not been picked up.

      They also increase their fees regularly without advance warning, I only find out when I balance my checkbook. Last month, they increased over 7.00.

      My dumpster is stuffed to the brim, it is stinky and I have to take my trash to the transfer station and pay a fee becuase they are not collecting the trash as per the agreement.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/27/2025

      Thank you for reaching out and giving us the opportunity to review your account. We’ve looked over your service history and can see that an adjustment was already applied for part of the time your service was missed. We’ll be applying an additional adjustment to cover the remaining weeks you reported. Your scheduled service day is Friday, and we’ve updated your account accordingly. We appreciate the opportunity to get this taken care of.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/05/2025

       

      Complaint: ********



      I am rejecting this response because:my trash was not picked up week of June 29 - July 5th. I called teh company on July 3rd to see when my trash would be picked up since my pick up date is Fridays and taht is a holiday. The office told me I would be picked up on Sat, July 5th. They did not pick up and once again I am expecyed to pay for a service not rendered. 

      The Cards company did credit my bill for the previously missed pick ups so I do appreciate that effort. However, they already owe me for 1 week again.



      Sincerely,



      ***** *******

      Business Response

      Date: 07/08/2025

      Thank you for reaching out and letting us know about your service miss. We will for sure issue that credit for the missed pickup last week. We have also put in a missed work order to get that trash picked up to you asap. 

      Customer Answer

      Date: 07/08/2025

       

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.




      Sincerely,



      ***** *******

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/16/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      After repeated missed pickups and escalations to Cards via phone and email. I chose to cancel my service in late April. Called Cards and spoke with a female agent - she pulled up all my complaints on file. I advised her to cancel effective May 1st. At that time they still owed me a month of pickups and agreed to credit the May bill.
      Of course I am still getting invoices for trash pickup. I responded via the Cards email contact system that I was not paying any more invoices since service had been cancelled.
      Well that did nothing to stop them from continuing to invoice. I finally convinced the driver to stop collecting the trash and remove the bin.
      Called again today , and spoke with a Cards female agent, now she advicsed they do not cancel dumpster service without a salesman contacting me first. I told her to go ahead and have a sales rep call me if they want, but this was my last communication to them.
      Reminds me of the Mafia days with Waste management.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/24/2025

      Thank you for reaching out regarding your services. After reviewing your account, we’ve confirmed that a cancellation request was submitted in April with an effective date of May 1. Based on that, we’ve made the necessary adjustments to remove the May charges and clear the balance. A work order has also been submitted to have the dumpster removed from your property as soon as possible. Please allow time for our accounting team to finalize the adjustments. Once complete, the refund for May will be processed and issued back to your original payment method. We appreciate the opportunity to resolve this matter. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 06/25/2025

       

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.




      Sincerely,



      **** *****

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:06/03/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I cancelled my trash service with Cards on 3/19. They stated they would be charging a fee to pick up THEIR trash can. I told them at that time I would not be paying $25 for them to come get THIER trash can, she laughed and said, I know but we have to tell you. I continue to get bills from them for picking up THEIR trash can, which includes a late fee as well. This has been a ongoing issue with Cards doing this to everyone who cancels service with them.

      Business Response

      Date: 06/13/2025

      Thank you for reaching out regarding your services. We have reviewed your account and have removed the charges related to the cart removal. An updated statement reflecting these adjustments is attached for your records. If you have any questions or if there is anything further we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to reach out.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 06/13/2025

       

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.




      Sincerely,



      ******** ******

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:05/21/2025

      Type:Billing Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Cards Recycling has missed at least 5 of 12 months of trash pick-ups at my house. They have been paid for those months with no billing adjustment but promises to pick up. At first they said it was my fault when they were going to the incorrect address initially, then it was Sorry, we just missed you, then it was we have not missed any pick-ups. They have also changed my account without notification, they have continually increased their price month to month. They are not just doing this to me, everyone I know has had similar issues, I also believe they have created a monopoly in our area.

      Business Response

      Date: 05/30/2025

      Thank you for reaching out and sharing your concerns. We took the time to carefully review your account, including all call records, service notes, and work orders, to ensure we had a full understanding of the situation. As a result of that review, a credit of approximately $340 has been applied to your account. We've also adjusted your monthly service rate to $75 before taxes and fees. We truly value you as a customer and appreciate the opportunity to make this right. If you have any questions or need anything further, we’re here to help.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 05/30/2025

       

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.




      Sincerely,



      ****** ******

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:04/23/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Our regular trash collector was bought by this firm about a year ago. We tried them for a while but they were, more often than not, late or did not show up at all for our regular weekly trash service. Finally, after about 6 months we cancelled and went with another trash service. We have tried over and over again for months to get Cards to come pick up their trash receptacle. They respond that it’s been scheduled to happen and it never does. It is their property and I don’t want it on my land anymore, and yet they won’t just say it’s abandoned.

      Business Response

      Date: 04/30/2025

      Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention. After conferring with our operations team, they have confirmed that the can has been removed from your property. If there’s anything else we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to let us know.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 04/30/2025

       

      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.




      Sincerely,



      **** *****

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/27/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I paid for service for the month of February and the month of march and my trash has not been picked up once I called and they said they where putting in a work order to get it picked up but yet nothing has happened I then told them after waiting 1 week after the work order was put in that I wanted to end my service with them and they explained that I was under contract and I could not cancel

      Business Response

      Date: 04/03/2025

      Thank you for reaching out regarding your services. We strive to provide the highest level of service and truly value your feedback. After reviewing your account and the reported service issues, we will be issuing a refund back to your card. As requested, your account has been canceled, and we will be out shortly to remove the can from your property. If there's anything further we can assist with in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/26/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      CARDS recycling has a direct draw from my bank account each month. My trash is to be collected on the second Monday of every month. In February, it was not collected until the last week in February. In March it has not been collected. My trash is overflowing. My neighbor had to come and stomp it down to keep it from blowing out. It is a health hazard as well as an ecological hazard when trash blows out in these high winds.

      I have kept MY end of the contract. They have not.
      No one returns my calls! They have lied about coming to pick up my trash!
      I have several witnesses !

      Business Response

      Date: 04/03/2025

      Thank you for reaching out regarding your service. We’ve reviewed your account and the information in your complaint, and as a result, we’ll be issuing a credit for one month of service. Additionally, our records show that you’ve been in touch with a supervisor, who discussed a resolution and the next steps moving forward. We truly value your business and appreciate the opportunity to continue serving you. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to reach out.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/17/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      Cards trash service and recycling has not fulfilled the agreement of picking up my trash every Friday and they do not provide any type of recycling for my address.

      Requesting a refund for four missed trash service pickup.

      Business Response

      Date: 03/26/2025

      Thank you for reaching out. We understand your concerns and appreciate your patience. After reviewing your account, we found no reports of missed pickups. Additionally, we’ve attached an image from March 14 showing that no trash can was placed outside for collection that day. We also see that you've already spoken with both a CSR and our Municipal Coordinator regarding this issue. Given these details, we’re unable to offer a credit at this time. We appreciate your understanding and are happy to address any further questions you may have.

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/13/2025

      Type:Service or Repair Issues
      Status:
      Resolved
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      CARDS trash service has not picked up my weekly trash for 3weeks now. I have called 4 times in 3 days and I get the same answer…. We have put in a work order and they will be out today, and that was 4 days ago!!!!! Today is March 13th and my last service day was Feb 25!!!! They never give me a reason as to why no one has picked up my trash???? I have called and spoke with supervisors and get the same lousy excuse!! And to top that off they charged me today for Aprils service!!! I haven’t even received one day of service for March!!????

      Business Response

      Date: 03/28/2025

      Thank you for reaching out regarding your services. We have reviewed your account, and it shows one call regarding a missed service during the week of March 13th. After reviewing the details and notes on your account, we will be crediting two weeks' worth of service charges back to your account as part of our commitment to customer satisfaction. Please allow some time for the adjustment to be processed correctly. If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are here to help.

      Customer Answer

      Date: 03/28/2025



      Better Business Bureau:



      I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.




      Sincerely,



      ****** *****

    • Initial Complaint

      Date:03/07/2025

      Type:Customer Service Issues
      Status:
      Answered
      Resolved:
      The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
      Unresolved:
      The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
      Answered:
      The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
      Unanswered:
      The business failed to respond to the dispute.
      Unpursuable:
      BBB is unable to locate the business.
      I cancelled my service with them there stold my trash bucket I want it back!

      Customer Answer

      Date: 03/13/2025

      The address on the account is **** * ******* ** ********** ** *****.

      Business Response

      Date: 03/21/2025

      Thank you for reaching out. We understand your concern regarding your trash can, and we want to assure you that we did not take it. Our records show that you've already spoken with one of our representatives, who provided an explanation of the process. For further clarification, our procedure for removing trash cans involves creating a work order for the removal. Upon review, we have no work orders for trash can removal associated with your account. If you have any additional questions or need further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

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