Dawes Septic and Repair/Modena Earthworks

Dawes Septic and Repair/Modena Earthworks "Our family business taking care of your family's business"™️

Design Install Maintain™️

Your Favorite Girl To Talk Sh*t To™️- Becky Dawes

The venture started back in 1952 when Grandpa Henry F. Dawes aka "Poppy Chicken", "Old Hank" ventured into Hudson Valley Sanitation. He was one of the very few companies with a "vacuum truck". Located on East Road on the border of Plattekill and Marlboro in the little area known as "Dawesville". After many changes in the business structure and family members getting more involved, Grandpa changed

the company name to "B&G Dawes Inc." (Bambi & Gregory) in the 70s. In 1982, Grandpa's son Chris aka "Dawzie" became more involved in the business. In 1986, Grandpa retired and Chris became the new owner with a new name of Dawes Septic Service. In 1995, Chris also started Modena Earthworks and Supply. A division to handle repair work and supply delivery. In 2008, Dawes Septic and Repair along with Modena Earthworks were proudly handed down to third-generation Carl, Chris' son, and Becky, Carl's wife Becky. Along with their team, they provide specialty services of wastewater disposal system design, installation, maintenance, and repairs. Additionally, excavation services are offered with a wide variety of expertise. Community support is dear to their hearts. Rotarians since 1991, they are committed to providing for their community as a way to give back for all the support that has been shown to them over all these years. Local organizations, veteran services, schools, food pantries, shelters, and many others see this impact. Learn more here:

https://www.dawesseptic.com/giving-back/

We are so thankful to you for giving us this opportunity! Community support gives hope. -Becky Dawes

"Our family business taking care of your family's business"®

This Saturday!
09/15/2026

This Saturday!

Lunch is looking GOOD at Dawes today!On the menu:Chicken tenderloinsSemi fried rice, because we’re not claiming full fri...
09/15/2026

Lunch is looking GOOD at Dawes today!

On the menu:

Chicken tenderloins
Semi fried rice, because we’re not claiming full fried rice over here
Steamed veggies
And a little something sweet from Pat Roza!

We especially love supporting Forget Me Not Cupcakes because a portion of her proceeds goes toward an addiction prevention agency in honor of her son, Christopher Joseph Usifer. ❤️

Good food, good people and a sweet treat supporting something meaningful. That’s a pretty great lunch at Dawes!

Now… who’s coming for a plate?

Happy Monday!Lack of maintenance will eventually bring you to a screeching halt.We get it. It feels hard to find time in...
09/14/2026

Happy Monday!

Lack of maintenance will eventually bring you to a screeching halt.

We get it. It feels hard to find time in your already busy schedule to have your septic tank cleaned.

But you know what also feels hard?

When your toilet won’t flush.

When your drains start backing up.

When what could have been routine maintenance turns into an emergency call.

Septic maintenance isn’t always convenient. Neither is a septic problem.

Choose your hard.

Schedule the cleaning. Keep things flowing. Your future self and your toilet will thank you.

Today, we remember.We remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We remember the families whose lives changed foreve...
09/11/2026

Today, we remember.

We remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We remember the families whose lives changed forever. We remember the first responders who ran toward danger and the ordinary people who stepped forward to help one another.

Twenty-five years later, we still carry their stories with us.

Today, all of us at Dawes Septic pause to honor those we lost, those who served, and those who continue to carry the weight of that day.

We will never forget.

POO MAMA’S KITCHEN IS OPEN. And today, one of my dear friend Tammy’s recipes is on the menu: Tam’s Bison Dip with sweet ...
09/10/2026

POO MAMA’S KITCHEN IS OPEN.

And today, one of my dear friend Tammy’s recipes is on the menu: Tam’s Bison Dip with sweet and spicy jalapeños.

Bison
Cream cheese
Tomatoes
Onions
Cilantro
Garlic
Taco seasoning
Cheddar
Olives
Sweet and spicy jalapeños

Mix it up. Make it delicious. Try not to eat half of it before everyone else gets some.

But Tammy’s recipe has sparked an important debate around here…

ARE YOU TEAM BEANS OR NO BEANS? 👀

Poo Mama needs to know. Drop your vote below.

And yes, apparently when I’m not talking septic, I’m talking dip. 💩😂

09/09/2026
Throwback to the homeschooling days, when Bruce was teaching Connor, age 7, a lesson you probably won’t find in most ele...
09/09/2026

Throwback to the homeschooling days, when Bruce was teaching Connor, age 7, a lesson you probably won’t find in most elementary school textbooks.

How human waste is processed.
How bacteria does the work underground.
How a vacuum truck operates.
And what it means to do a thorough job from start to finish.

Bruce has been part of the Dawes family for more than 10 years, and this picture captures something pretty special to us.

This is how knowledge gets passed down.

Not only from a textbook, but from getting outside, asking questions, getting your hands dirty and learning from someone who knows the work.

Three generations are still at it today, serving our neighbors and carrying forward what was taught years ago.

Some families pass down recipes.

We pass down septic knowledge. 😂

And we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Address

1993 State Route 32
Modena, NY
12548

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

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