Fresh Start Waste Services Reviews 225

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Review summary

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Evaluating 79 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service and the helpful, professional staff. Many highlight the exceptional customer service, noting quick response times and a smooth overall experience. However, some people were dissatisfied with the delivery service, citing missed collections and issues with waste not being picked up as promised. A few other people also felt that the company's customer service was poor, experiencing difficulties with resolving collection problems and slow responses from account managers.

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Staff

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had a long working relationship with fresh start using their waste services. Proud to work with a local business and will continue to do so. Claire our account manager has been amazing and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Today I had a meeting with Claire about setting up an account for a busy dental surgery I run. Clare arrived exactly on time and was very helpful and attentive. Never met a more bubbly representativ... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service as always. Claire and the team try to do their upmost best to accommodate any requests we have regarding our weekly bin lifts. I have been a customer for over 5 years now and having an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've been using fresh start for over 8 years, they've been amazing every step of the way. They're always willing to help, when I miss a bin collection they'll always happily come out again on anothe... See more

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Company details

  1. Waste Management Service
  2. Garbage Collection Service
  3. Recycling Center

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Established in 2006, family-run Fresh Start Waste Services provide commercial business waste management solutions including bins, skips and RORO's to Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire & Lancashire. We operate our own Materials Recycling Facility handling all commercial waste from Card, Plastic, Food, Glass, Paper, Metal, Wood and much more! As a carbon conscious waste management company, the environment is at the heart of everything we do. We encourage our customers to segregate at source and reward those efforts with reduced costs. This creates a win-win solution for customers who enjoy fair costings and reduced carbon impact.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

225 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 stars

We recently signed up with Fresh Start and it's been a breeze since (aside from us getting the pick up days completely wrong!). Special mention to Ashley Clarke who's looked after us since the handover - amazing customer service, always friendly and quick to respond.
Would definitely recommend using them.

March 25, 2024
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Reply from Fresh Start Waste Services

Thank you so much for the feedback, we have also thanks Ashley on your behalf. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this lovely review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a great service from Anita & the…

Always a great service from Anita & the rest of the staff at Fresh Start.

March 9, 2024
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Thank you for your feedback, we are very grateful to you for taking the time to complete this review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have recently signed up with Fresh…

I have recently signed up with Fresh start and I have to say that I am very glad I did.
Claire has been extremely helpful and patient with me through all this time.I would highly recommend Fresh start to any businesses.
Thank you once again Claire.

February 21, 2024
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Reply from Fresh Start Waste Services

We're delighted to receive this feedback and have let Claire know about your comment. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a large amount of glass bottles…

We had a large amount of glass bottles to dispose of the response for Claire Dunn was fantastic, visited site the next day and came up with a solution the following day and all 5 truck loads had gone the following week.
Happy to recommend Fresh Start and especially Claire.

February 20, 2024
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Reply from Fresh Start Waste Services

Brilliant feedback! Thanks so much for leaving us such a lovely review. We've also let Claire know.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect customer service and value for money.

I have been with Fresh Start for a number of years now since their humble beginnings in Preston. Since that time and until now, we have had a perfect service. They are extremely responsive and customer focused. I never hesitate to call them as they are responsive and ready to fulfill whatever need we have.

March 4, 2024
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Reply from Fresh Start Waste Services

What a lovely review! Thank you so much

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

*Say yes to Fresh*

9 years trading in Manchester and having tried pretty much every company there is available within the region for the first 4 years we gave fresh start a chance. As with any company there is always going to be teething problems, tedious little issues, logistical problems ect, however the difference between all the others and fresh is they have a very real, rare caring area manager named Claire Dunn, and a fantastic team behind her.
Claire will always turn the negatives into positives, always on hand at any time of day and this woman could literally moves mountains single handed.
Claire and the rest of the girls from the office side have always been very professional, but with claire her level of service feels really personal and to stand alone sites like us these things matter as much as our waste being removed. Speaking of which the teams that are out on the road everyday executing the plans put in place by claire are just as professional and well mannered.
Overall a great company, very competitive pricing, and provides a personal and professional service.
Well done 👏

February 29, 2024
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Reply from Fresh Start Waste Services

Fantastic feedback, much appreciated.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Without Claire taking the time to…

Without Claire taking the time to listen and sort out numerous problems, I would have sourced another company. telephoning customer service is pointless. Not going to go into the countless issues. would be 5 stars if the whole company were as diligent as Claire. She is the only reason I am still with them.

February 23, 2024
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Thank you for your feedback
We will pass your comments onto our hard working team, and really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I dealt with Claire Dunn when setting…

I dealt with Claire Dunn when setting up a new account and she was extremely helpful, understanding and prompt with updates.

Compared to the previous company I was using they are amazing!
Thank you Claire!

February 23, 2024
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We will pass your comments onto our hard working team, and really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been really impressed with the…

We have been really impressed with the service from Fresh Start Waste & Ross. Nothing has been too much trouble and the prices were the best around. Very happy customer!

February 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve dealt with Fresh Start for…

I’ve dealt with Fresh Start for sometime now and find the customer service very good

They focus on doing the best job possible

Happy to recommend

December 1, 2023
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We will pass your comments onto our hard working team, and really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fresh Start (Kieran) has been fantastic…

Fresh Start (Kieran) has been fantastic in helping sort out commercial waste issues out and the weekly collections thereafter.

They ensure our site remains clean and presentable

November 20, 2023
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Thank you for your feedback
We will pass your comments onto our hard working team, and really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My contact is Nichola Smith.

My contact is Nichola Smith.
Always great communication, really helpful, friendly and a pleasure to work with.
Always provides the best quotes.
Great customer service.

November 27, 2023
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Thank you for your feedback
We will pass your comments onto our hard working team, and really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fresh start have provided us with a…

Fresh start have provided us with a great service for many years now. They have always been very reliable even around the holiday periods .
There customer service people are very polite and are always quick to respond and help .
Big thanks to Ashleigh Kerslake . Keep up the good work. : )
Many Thanks.
Ricky at the O2ritz.

November 25, 2023
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Thank you for your feedback
We will pass your comments onto our hard working team, and really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication & always happy to help

Taylor from Fresh Start Waste Services goes above and beyond. We have recently onboarded Fresh Start at 2 of our new builds and if we have needed anything, any and all issues are resolved swiftly. Couldn't recommend Taylor or Fresh Start more - thanks Taylor!

November 24, 2023
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Reply from Fresh Start Waste Services

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us some feedback. We will share this with our team. Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recently was tasked with getting more…

I recently was tasked with getting more competitive quotes from our board of Directors. I rang Fresh Start as I’d used you at a previous company I worked for. Claire was really efficient in providing a price and managed to beat other quotes from your competitors. Once our termination has been submitted I’ll be placing an order with you guys, well done Claire

November 22, 2023
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Thank you for your feedback
We will pass your comments onto our hard working team, and really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast service by my account manager Claire

Requested another cardboard bin for my site (RMS Swinton) this is coming up to the busiest time of year for us so our needs need to be met almost straightaway. Claire as always offered the best service, always goes the extra mile and is wonderful to deal with, many thanks Rick

November 22, 2023
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Reply from Fresh Start Waste Services

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us some feedback. We will share this with our team. Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superb prices and attention to detail

I recently requested prices from your company and was in contact with one of your account manageress Claire. She was extremely professional, courteous and her attention to details was amazing. She made suggestions that would work for my business and your prices were so competitive compared to other quotes I’d received. I would highly recommend both Claire and Fresh Start Waste, with thanks.

November 23, 2023
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Reply from Fresh Start Waste Services

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us some feedback. We will share this with our team. Thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good at resolving any queries

Very good at resolving any queries, infact most are done immediately. I speak with Lara Wagner every month and am very happy with how everything is dealt with.

November 23, 2023
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Thank you for your feedback
We will pass your comments onto our hard working team, and really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been using Fresh Start for…

I have been using Fresh Start for several years and they are quick to resolve any issues if any. Overall service and reliability is brilliant

November 23, 2023
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Reply from Fresh Start Waste Services

Thank you for your feedback
We will pass your comments onto our hard working team, and really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with fresh start for last two…

Been with fresh start for last two years.
Good experience.
Recently had some issue but have been sorted by account manager Nichola Smith. Very professional and lovely lady.

November 22, 2023
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Reply from Fresh Start Waste Services

Thank you for your feedback
We will pass your comments onto our hard working team, and really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this feedback.

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