Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Excavation and Compost Services in Trumansburg, NY
P & S Excavating has been a trusted name in the construction and environmental services industry since 1955. Originally founded by William H. Proctor as William H. Proctor & Son, the company transitioned to P & S Excavating in 2001 under the leadership of Jim and Mary Proctor. Our expertise spans full-site preparation, septic system installation, pond creation, land clearing, and drainage solutions, supported by a fleet of specialized equipment. We complement our excavation services with sustainable composting operations through Cayuga Compost, processing over 5,000 wet tons of organic material annually.Our team of 3-6 employees maintains a commitment to customer satisfaction, offering free estimates and operating with full insurance coverage. Cayuga Composts STA-certified premium compost reflects our dedication to quality and environmental stewardship. With decades of combined experience, we serve residential and commercial clients across Central New York, prioritizing transparency, reliability, and community sustainability. Our dual focus on construction excellence and eco-friendly practices positions us as a leader in both excavation and organic waste management.
Services
Excavation
Composting
Pond Maintenance
Material Delivery
Yard Waste Disposal
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer 70+ years of combined excavation and composting expertise
- Our compost meets rigorous US Composting Council STA certification standards
- Full-service solutions from site preparation to organic waste management
- Free estimates provided for all excavation and material orders
- Committed to sustainable practices diverting 69,325+ tons of waste from landfills
Associations and certifications
- US Composting Council, STA Program
What people say
Best garden year
Excellent quality material
Prompt service
Super helpful staff
Top-notch professionalism
Services
Excavation Services
We provide comprehensive excavation solutions including full site preparation, septic system installation, pond creation, and land clearing. Our services utilize specialized equipment like Cat excavators and dump trucks to handle projects ranging from residential driveways to commercial foundations. With over 70 years of combined experience, we ensure precise grading and drainage solutions for construction projects of all scales.
Composting Services
Cayuga Compost processes 5,000 wet tons of organic material annually into premium STA-certified compost. We accept food scraps and yard waste from local businesses and residents, transforming them through a monitored 12-month natural process. Our compost blends improve soil health for agricultural, landscaping, and gardening applications while diverting waste from landfills.
Pond Maintenance
Our Weedoo boat system removes invasive aquatic vegetation, cattails, and floating debris from ponds. Using specialized attachments like skimmer buckets and root rakes, we maintain water quality and shoreline aesthetics. This service includes vegetation removal, pond dredging, and shoreline restoration for both residential and commercial properties.
Material Delivery
We deliver construction materials including topsoil, mulch, stone, and sand across Central New York. Our fleet handles orders from 5-ton to 22-yard capacities with delivery pricing based on location. Minimum purchase requirements apply, with small quantities available at premium rates and tailgate spreading available for qualifying orders.
Yard Waste Disposal
Our DEC-permitted facility accepts residential and commercial yard waste including branches, leaves, and untreated wood. We charge $45/ton for standard loads meeting size requirements, with discounted rates for wood chip-only loads. The facility enforces strict contamination policies to maintain compost quality and environmental compliance.
People
Jim Proctor
Owner
Third-generation excavation expert with 30+ years of industry experience, Jim leads operations at P&S Excavating. He transitioned the family business to LLC status in 2001 while maintaining its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Mary Proctor
Owner
Mary co-owns P&S Excavating and manages Cayuga Compost operations. With expertise in sustainable waste management, she expanded the company's environmental services when taking over the composting program from the Cayuga Nature Center in 2005.
Cassandra Proctor
Office Administrator
Cassandra handles administrative operations at P&S Excavating, ensuring smooth coordination between field services and customer communications. She contributes to the company's third-generation family business legacy.
Patti Lewis
Office Assistant
Patti supports daily office operations at P&S Excavating, assisting with customer inquiries and order processing. Her role ensures efficient service delivery for both excavation and composting operations.
Questions
What excavation services do you offer?
We provide full site preparation, septic system installation, pond creation/maintenance, land clearing, driveway construction, and drainage solutions using specialized equipment.
How does your compost certification benefit customers?
Our US Composting Council STA-certified compost meets strict quality standards, ensuring nutrient-rich, contaminant-free material for agricultural and landscaping applications.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, checks, Venmo, PayPal, and major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) with a $10 minimum for card transactions.
What are delivery restrictions?
Deliveries require clear access with no off-driveway drops. Only one product per load is allowed, and declined deliveries incur fees.
How can I dispose of yard waste?
We accept residential yard waste at our facility with pricing at $45/ton for standard loads and $55/ton for oversized materials exceeding 6-foot length or 12-inch diameter.
Reviews (4)
Frank DiMarco
Jul 11, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
This company is the best. They put a new septic tank in for me in October 2019. Then they came back in the spring and ran the rock hound plus seed and mulch. Very professional and top notch. You guys are awesome keep up the great work.
This company is the best. They put a new septic tank in for me in October 2019. Then they came back in the spring and ran the rock hound plus seed and mulch. Very professional and top notch. You guys are awesome keep up the great work.
Kathy Crown
Jun 25, 2020
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Positive:Quality,Value
We got a load of compost from these guys for our gardens this year and it was totally awesome! Sifted well and my plants *loved* it...best garden year we've had for a long time :)
We got a load of compost from these guys for our gardens this year and it was totally awesome! Sifted well and my plants *loved* it...best garden year we've had for a long time :)
John Guttridge
Jul 07, 2018
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We love P&S. The staff there are all super helpful and really patient with my 3 year old. The service is prompt and the material is of excellent quality. Highly recommended. We have been filling all or raised beds in our garden with their garden blend and have been having very good luck with it.
Jim Bonacci
Nov 02, 2017
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I love these people. They're doing a great thing with local compost. We just got 6.5 yds of their Garden Soil Blend. It consists of their dark, rich screened topsoil, compost and sand to aid in drainage. Really nice product and friendly people. The Garden Soil Blend works great for our veggie garden raised beds. When we put our yard in after our new house was built we used a 3" layer of their screened topsoil for the final soil before seed and i has yielded us a gorgeous yard. Love these people.