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Top-Rated Leaf removal pros in Crystal Lake - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Del Rio's Landscaping Inc
Del Rio's Landscaping Inc
4.7(
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The communications with the company were prompt and easy.  They showed up a few minutes before 7:00 am which was great.  This meant they were all ready to go at 7.  We had them remove 4 bush stumps from our backyard which they did quickly.  We had them removes some old bushes on the side of the house and they even got rid of the weeds that were in that area.  Lastly, we asked them to do a fall clean up.  They gathered the leaves and put them along the curb for clean up the next day.  They went through our landscaping to get rid of the weeds and trim down bushes for the winter.  They were nice, polite and professional.  They even explained to my husband what bushes they were trimming and which ones they were not because it was too early in the season to prep them for winter.  We are very happy with their work.
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+15

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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JJ Sanchez
4.8(
25
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Needed all the bricks and retaining walls around patio removed so that the base layer could be leveled before rebuilding the patio with the existing bricks. It was a big job and JJ Sanchez did a beautiful job. The patio is level, looks amazing and it only took them 2.5 days to complete- amazing! The cost was very competitive compared to some others that bid. They did exactly what the written quote indicated; started the job when they said they would and as noted before did a wonderful job. Highly recommended!"
Lawn Care - Fall / Spring
Lawn Care - Fall / Spring
Lawn Care - Fall / Spring
Lawn Care - Fall / Spring
Lawn Care - Fall / Spring

+6

Response time8 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
Greentrail Landscape & Design, Inc.
4.3(
81
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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For Business

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jose from Greentrail was very responsive to our request. The prices were very competitive and fair! Also, the team showed great pride in their work. Highly recommend using them for all your landscaping needs! Most importantly, he kept us informed on scheduling communication was excellent!"
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Clean City Waste & Recycling, LLC
Clean City Waste & Recycling, LLC
5.0(
7
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Waste, Junk, Building Materials and Debris - Remove and Haul

Serving Crystal Lake, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great custom service, Keegan went above and beyond to help haul everything from my remodeling project on the same day. Would definitely recommend them and would use their services if needed again. Excellent company"
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+24

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Leaf Removal FAQs, answered by experts

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

You can paint over lead paint, or “encapsulate” it with a special paint that includes an ingredient called an encapsulant. The EPA approves encapsulation as a lead paint removal method as long as the paint remains undisturbed. Standard types of paint without an “encapsulant” from the big box stores or hardware stores do not meet EPA standards for remediation of lead-based paint.

Government regulations such as the EPA and OSHA govern lead removal procedures to ensure health and environmental safety during and after abatement.

If lead is detected in a property, steps should include arranging for professional removal or containment, notifying all occupants, and implementing interim safety measures to reduce exposure.

Lead toxicity comes from inhaling lead or consuming it. Before the 1980s, when the government banned lead from consumer use, it could be found in paint, plumbing, pipes, ceramics, and even gasoline. Lead paint is toxic for the same reason lead itself is toxic, which is why lead poisoning from paint presents the same as lead poisoning from water or food sources, with a slight increase in respiratory symptoms vs. digestive symptoms. Lead paint is most dangerous when it’s old and peeling, cracking, or otherwise disturbed. This increases the concentration in the air and, therefore, in breathable air. 

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