Who Will Pick Up Yard Waste?

There’s nothing like cleaning out your yard to give your outdoor space a fresh look. But once you’ve cleared out leaves, branches, broken pavers, and neglected items, how do you get rid of them? Call a yard cleanup service to pick up and dispose of yard waste and debris so you can enjoy your new clean space.

Benefits of Hiring a Yard Cleanup Service to Pick Up Yard Waste

It’s satisfying to clean up your yard yourself—it’s also great exercise. Once you’re done, you’re often left with a mountain of waste and debris. 

Convenient Schedule

While some municipal and private trash collection services will pick up yard waste, the quantity of waste is often limited, and you need to set it out for collection on their schedule, not yours. If you have a large amount of waste to dispose of, it can take weeks to collect it all. 

When you hire a local yard cleanup service, they’ll pick it up when it’s convenient for you.

Less Effort

Sure, you could bag up all your yard waste for collection, but a yard cleanup service will pick it up while it’s still in your yard, saving you hours of bagging. Even if you do the bulk of the cleanup work, having someone else pick up and dispose of the waste will reduce the time and energy required to complete the project.

Responsible Disposal

When you hire a yard cleanup service, your yard waste will be disposed of responsibly. Organic waste and trash will be brought to the appropriate disposal facilities, and some services even have their own composting facilities to put your organic yard waste to good use.

Can a Landscaper Pick Up Yard Waste?

Many landscapers offer cleanup services and will haul away yard waste like leaves, branches, and grass clippings. Some landscapers will also dispose of rocks, pavers, bricks, and other common landscaping materials. 

If you have other yard waste, such as old outdoor furniture, broken grills, or other items more suited for the trash, a landscaper often won’t pick them up, so you’ll need to make other arrangements to dispose of them.

How Does a Yard Cleanup Service Pick Up Yard Waste?

The yard waste pickup process is fairly straightforward but may depend on the yard cleanup service. Check with the company about their process.

• You’ll collect all of your yard waste in the agreed-upon area.

• The yard cleanup service will arrive at your home in a truck.

• The workers will transfer the yard waste from your yard to the truck.

• They’ll bring the waste to the appropriate disposal facility. 

How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Yard Waste Removal Service?

Hiring a pro to do yard cleanup costs $360 on average, and that price often includes disposal. Check the line items on your quote to be sure before selecting a pro. If waste removal isn’t a service your chosen pro offers, you can hire a waste removal company to haul it away for you, or rent a dumpster. Junk removal services cost $130 to $375 while dumpster rental is $300 to $500 per week.

Can I DIY Picking Up Yard Waste?

There are several DIY options to remove yard waste. If you have a truck or trailer, you can bring your yard waste to your local disposal facility yourself. Depending on the facility, this option is often no-cost or a flat fee per load. If your trash collection service offers yard waste pickup, you can follow their guidelines to prepare your waste for curbside pickup. 

You can also compost your organic yard waste if you have the space. In time, you’ll have a nutrient-rich soil amendment for a garden or plant beds. These yard waste disposal options are low-cost or free, but what you save in cost, you’ll spend in time and effort.