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>

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Last update on July 29, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Dillon and his brother, Frank did a great job. They sealed the edeges, brushed, and sprayed the seal coating. I'm happy them.
Williams Sealcoating
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Reviewed in April 2019
We had our front and back yards overgrown with small trees and bushes Scott’s crew did a wonyjob cleaning the brush and leaves. Thank you Scott!
Scott's Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2019
The tech did not clean up very well and left chipped paint on wood around the window.
New England Home and Glass, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2018
Mark is a meticulous painter. He did a great job of working with old wooden window trim which was in bad shape and helped me to avoid replacing the window. It looks much better now. His work on the new closet doors is flawless, since he used a small roller and there aren't any brush strokes....
Mark Perry Interior Painting
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Reviewed in June 2017
Carlos and his team did a great job. The house was first power washed and then prep began. There was carpentry work that needed to be done over a few days very professionally. There was extensive sanding and caulking of wood surfaces by several people. They applied a tinted oil primer stain and...
Real Painting & Home Improvement
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Reviewed in May 2017
I have had painting done in the past but Cassio and his crew do clean cuts and no paint brush marks. All areas look like a new home. They far exceeded my expectations and would recommend highly. I am having more work done in the fall and I'm hiring them again. I will never use another painting...
Boston Painting Services Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2016
The price was the low bid, but this was compared to a couple of higher-end painters, so I can't say how it compares with the full universe of painters. John Guarino, the owner was very responsive and responsible during all stages of the job, and the crew that did the job were helpful and...
ProTEK Painters
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Reviewed in September 2016
Work went perfectly. Mike and team showed up on time and did a great job. I had them seal all the cracks, and sealcoat using brush instead of spray. I had a lot of spider cracks and hand brush is best way to deal with those. Mike's prices are very reasonable and he is a great person to do...
NORTH AMERICAN SEALCOATING
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Reviewed in August 2016
We are very happy with the work that they did. Our house hadn't been painted in 20 years, and so it needed a lot of prep work. They spent a week scraping and sanding everything, replacing some rotten sills, and prepping the house. They must have generated a tons of paint chips, but they cleaned...
S.D Painting Co
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Brush Chipping questions, answered by experts

The easiest way to remove bushes is first to cut the bush down. You may need to use a handsaw, pruning shears, or a chainsaw for thicker branches. Once you’ve removed most of the branches, you can then cut the base of the shrub as low to the ground as you can get. Then, with a shovel, dig around until you expose the roots. Dig out the roots, being careful not to leave any roots in the soil.

Leaf removal, aeration, dethatching, mowing, pruning, and fertilizing are activities that prepare lawns for the next season.

If you want to take the decomposition process into your hands to speed it up, water and sunlight are key. Of course, you can’t control sunlight yourself, but you can rake leaves into piles in sunny spots in your yard. In terms of using water, you can also moisten the decomposing leaves with water, whether by pouring some from a watering can from time to time or using a hose to moisten them.

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.

DIY is possible for small amounts of waste. Professional services handle larger volumes efficiently.

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