My Experience with Waste Connections--bad for small businesses
My Experience with Waste Connections – A Cautionary Tale for Small Business Owners
I’m sharing my recent experience with Waste Connections in the hope that it helps other small business owners make informed decisions.
Earlier this year, I was surprised to see my monthly trash service rate increase by over 200% without prior notice. When I inquired about the reason, I received a written response stating that pricing wasn’t based on a specific formula, but rather on internal decisions. I was told that annual increases typically range from 18–28%, which made the significant jump in my case even more confusing.
As a small business, I couldn’t justify continuing under those terms, so I made the difficult decision to cancel my service. Unfortunately, that decision came with a cost—over $600 in fees for services I didn’t receive, just to terminate the agreement.
Believing I had found a better option, I signed up with Air Capital Trash, which presented itself as a local, community-focused company. However, shortly after, I learned that Waste Connections had acquired them. My first invoice post-acquisition was nearly double what I had previously paid, prompting me to cancel again—twice in one year.
To add to the frustration, I was later informed of an additional $45 fee to remove a trash container I had already paid to have picked up during my initial cancellation. I was initially told this fee would be waived, only to be informed later that the waiver had been rescinded. This back-and-forth has been confusing and disappointing.
To clarify:
I did not sign a new contract with Waste Connections after the acquisition.
I paid all requested fees to end my service the first time.
I paid for six months of service I didn’t use, and then paid again for service through a company that was later acquired by the same provider.
I’ve tried to resolve these issues directly and respectfully, but the experience has left me feeling frustrated and unheard. I’m sharing this not out of malice, but to raise awareness for other small business owners who may be considering their options.
Please do your due diligence when selecting a waste management provider.
In my experience, transparency and consistency are key—and unfortunately, I didn’t feel I received either.
Let’s support companies that value fairness, communication, and customer service.
In Case you need proof of what to expect----true baid an switch....
1. The email I got when I asked for the formula as to why my bill was
increased 217 percent?
On Tue, Feb 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM Mark Armstrong
wrote:
Not sure of a formula?
Every January Corporate tells us we need anywhere from 18% to 28% increase to cover costs.
I have been here 25 years and every Jan we have a price increase.
Everything should be spelled out in the agreement on file.
Thank you!
MARK ARMSTRONG
Sales Representative
Waste Connections Of Kansas | NYSE/TSX: WCN
2745 N. Ohio St
Wichita, Ks. 67219
OFFICE: (316) 838-5885
Cell: (316) 253-8025
2. The email where Mark Armstrong agrees to wave the 45
dollar fee for the dumpster the 2 nd time this year…but then
later changes his mind??
Mark Armstrong Fri, Oct 3,
10:49 AM
to me
Good Morning Heidi,
Thank you for your feedback. Im sorry to hear that you’re dissatisfied.
Please know that we take great pride in being the top hauler in the Metro area. We are proud to
serve USD 259 Wichita, Maize, Goddard, Andover, and Haysville school districts just to name a
few, as well as all major hospitals across the city.
Safety is our top priority, and fairness is a core value of our company. Ive had the privilege of
working here for 25 years, and I can confidently say that we are committed to treating every
customer with respect and care.
While I regret that we weren’t able to meet your expectations, I have gone ahead and waived
the $45 removal fee as a courtesy.
Wishing you all the best in the future, and good luck with Allen and Son.
Warm regards,
MARK ARMSTRONG
Sales Representative
Waste Connections Of Kansas
2745 N. Ohio St
Wichita, Ks. 67219
OFFICE: (316) 838-5885
Cell: (316) 253-8025
9. November 2025
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