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Avatar for Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
Cedar V Tree Service & Landscaping
4.9(
48
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Quick affordable and available. Beat out other estimates I was given. Very professional and friendly. Didn't leave any twig of garbage. Would definitely hire again."
Response time8 hrs
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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JCV Landscape
5.0(
15
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Julio and his crew are amazing. I have hired JCV landscaping multiple times for seasonal cleanups, mulch, edging, trimming, removals, weekly mowing, etc… I am always more than happy with the outcomes. They are fast, professional, and go above and beyond to deliver awesome service."
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Golden Willow Landscaping
4.8(
11
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Indy was responsive, courteous, and communicated clearly with us every step of the way. He always made sure we knew what was going on and ensures we got what we wanted. His team did exactly what the plan called for. The team worked quickly and cleanly. We will reach out to Golden Willow for any of our landscaping needs in the future."
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist
Richcliff Dawn Mist Top & Copthorne Mixed Sold
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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AQ Landscaping Inc.
4.9(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Had several very large stone steps that were sinking. AQ had to remove steps reinforce base and reset steps. Did a great job, I’m very happy and have more work for them this spring."
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+21

Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Arellano Landscaping
4.6(
15
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Appreciated the quickly availability for the snow removal after a big storm last year. Did a nice job aerating our yard this season too."
Paver patio
Paver patio
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
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Leaf Removal questions, 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 do not have to remove lead paint if the surface is not chipping or peeling or if there are no pregnant people or children under the age of six who live in or regularly visit your home. Lead paint is a particular risk for young children whose brains and bodies are not fully developed. Experts strongly recommend that you call a pro to remove lead paint if it’s peeling or flaking, no matter who lives in the home. You can experience lead poisoning by breathing in or ingesting just a small amount of it.

No. Standard homeowners insurance does not cover any kind of lead remediation, focusing instead on sudden, unpreventable events like fires and theft. Many insurance companies will specifically exclude lead paint removal, since it tends to be an expensive and unavoidable project. The exception is if the lead surface is damaged during a covered event (like a flood) and homeowners insurance pays its replacement.

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. 

Lead removal is crucial in older homes to eliminate risks of lead poisoning, which can severely affect health, particularly in children, by impacting development and cognitive functions.

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