Paine's

We moved to CT in 1987, and over the ensuing 33 years have seen bears roaming the streets of our town about ten times. I saw one around the corner from our house early in the morning taking my son to a Cub Scout event.

I saw one just a few hundred feet further down that street while commuting to work. I saw one across the street, standing on its rear legs and peering into my neighbors bedroom window. I saw one as we drove to Stop and Shop and saw another one as we headed to a hiking trail.

And yes, we've seen them on our property. They loved to knock over our trash can and drag the garbage bags across the lawn, leaving a rather unpleasant clean-up chore the next morning. Once, they salvaged a full bag of Airheads we had thrown away and feasted on them.

Bears have gotten into our trash three times -- -but it won't happen any more. Because today, we had our bear proof trash can delivered.

It has a locking gizmo on the top that won't open when it gets knocked down, unlike the simple hinged lids on convention trash barrels. It has an instruction panel on the lid, right next to a cool logo of a bear's head.

For the last few years we kept our old trash can in the garage where it not only smelled but made it awkward to walk from the cars and the entrance, or vice versa.

Now we can leave the trash barrel outside under God's blue sky, where it belongs, and not have to worry about picking up scattered trash and torn garbage from those nocturnal visitors.

BTW, Paine's has been our waste removal vendor since we moved here, and we've always been happy with their service.

Their staff financial the phone is very friendly and answers your questions quickly incorrectly. Very easy company to deal with.

Came in to make a payment at their office. Respectful staff. Nice people. They didn't have cash for change lol

Paine's has picked up our garbage since we moved here - over 19 years. All the drivers seem to do a great job.

Our regular driver goes over and beyond the normal responsibilities of his job. If someone forgets to put out their garbage he will stop in front of their driveway and beep his horn. He will then wait a few moments waiting for them to come out with their garbage. He seems to be a very dedicated worker.

I have used Paine's for over 15 years. Their customer service is always super friendly, helpful and courteous...their drivers have come back to our house several times when we've forgotten to put out the trash . Nothing is too much bother ...highly recommended and appreciated!!

Paine's service is the best!!! Their drivers are amazing!!!! Well mannered, always pleasant & courteous. The Town of Manchester is complemented by such excellent service by The Paine Team of professionals.