Who is responsible for cleaning up debris from someone else’s tree that falls on my property?

• <div><p>If debris from a tree located in a government-owned space (such as a sidewalk, public school, or government property) falls in your yard, it is the city’s or state government’s responsibility to have the debris cleaned up. On the other hand, most states only hold a neighbor liable for cleaning up their tree’s debris if they were negligent in caring for the tree.</p></div>

Can you make your own mulch?

• <div><p>Yes, you can absolutely make your own mulch, and there are a few ways to go about it. First, you can lay down pine needles or mulched leaves if you’re <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-you-mulch-in-fall.htm">mulching in the fall</a>. In the spring and summer, you can use mulched grass clippings. Alternatively, you can lay down a few layers of newspaper in your garden and gently wet the paper to keep it in place.</p></div>

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Last update on October 17, 2026

Reviewed in October 2026
No visible brush marks, roller streaks, or heavy paint drips on walls or doors! Wallace’s crew did an excellent job!
SWAPS Roofing & Construction
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Reviewed in July 2026
RVM Lanscaping did an excellent job cleaning up my very overgrown yard. Their team of two cleared out all the bittersweet and thickets of blackberry bushes and other weeds, took away a mounainous trailerload of brush, and blew 5 years’ worth of leaves downhill into the woods in exactly the area...
Rvm Landscaping & Snow Removal
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Reviewed in January 2025
Wander and his guys did a very sloppy job with the painting of the interior of our house. Everywhere I go there are parts I need to paint again myself because he either hadn't sanded the wall properly, completed the two coats, or even brushed properly (so you see the brush strokes). To make...
Colorset Painting Plus
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Reviewed in July 2024
I had 3 truck loads of wood chips that they spread in a large area of my yard. The results were great. I recommend them.
Marckini's Property Services
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Reviewed in July 2023
Ever and his crew were professional and did a great job. I had them clear dense brush around the perimeter of our yard as well as trim brushes around the house. What a difference when a professional does it! Highly recommend!
Ever's Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2023
We had a large pile of Beulah disposal. Pablo showed up when he said he would, removed the brush, and raked the area. He was professional and we would ue them again.
Pablo's Landscaping, Inc.
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Reviewed in February 2023
They did a great job removing a pile of tree brush from my yard for a very fair price. They came on time and were very professional.
G & D Landscaping, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2021
They're very efficient, they come brushing and cleaning my house.
Vera's Cleaning
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Reviewed in June 2020
They did not tell me beforehand that when they chipped the stumps they would leave all the mulch spread out in the yard. Would have wanted to know this beforehand. They could have either piled it into one single mound or taken it away. Arduous job to deal with them now
JAE Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2020
Wood chips and pile of dirt left after stump grinding were not removed. I had to remove myself.
Stump N' Grind, LLC
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Brush Chipping FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, removal services can handle projects like estate clearouts or major renovations.

Burning yard waste can be an efficient method for large amounts. However, burning has health and environmental risks. Smoke can aggravate respiratory conditions, expose you to carbon monoxide, and cause irritation. Fire produces greenhouse gases and may start wildfires. Minimize risks by burning clean, dry, natural materials. Stay upwind and monitor the fire closely.

If debris from a tree located in a government-owned space (such as a sidewalk, public school, or government property) falls in your yard, it is the city’s or state government’s responsibility to have the debris cleaned up. On the other hand, most states only hold a neighbor liable for cleaning up their tree’s debris if they were negligent in caring for the tree.

No, you cannot throw branches from your neighbor’s tree back into their yard, nor can you discard leaves or other plant matter that originated from their yard back over there if it happens to land in your yard. You are responsible for cleaning up plant matter that made its way into your yard.

Yes, you can absolutely make your own mulch, and there are a few ways to go about it. First, you can lay down pine needles or mulched leaves if you’re mulching in the fall. In the spring and summer, you can use mulched grass clippings. Alternatively, you can lay down a few layers of newspaper in your garden and gently wet the paper to keep it in place.

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