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Q: Should I pick up dog poop before mowing?

• <div><p>Always do a poop sweep before <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-mow-lawn.htm">mowing your lawn</a>. Running your mower over dog waste can be messy, unsanitary, and smelly, and it can spread the poop to other parts of your lawn. Plus, you won&rsquo;t be able to get it out of the grass (or the mower blades) easily.</p></div>

Q: What do I do with raked leaves?

• <div><p>You have a few options to get rid of raked leaves, including bagging them and leaving them out for yard waste pickup. Even if you <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/who-to-hire-for-leaf-removal.htm">hire a professional for leaf removal</a>, they can often bag the leaves and leave them for you to dispose of this way. You can also <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/yard-waste-removal-recycling-donating-and-reusing.htm">recycle and even donate yard waste</a>. If you have a compost bin, your leaves will be ready to help your plants grow, reducing spring cleanup landscaping costs. Some companies will even accept donations of raked leaves to make compost, but you&rsquo;ll need to transport them yourself.</p></div>

Q: What can you put in a dumpster?

• <div><p>You cannot put anything you want into a rented dumpster, as there are significant restrictions on certain items.</p><p>Generally allowed items include:</p><ul><li><p>Household Junk: Furniture, old linens, carpets, toys, small appliances, and excess trash.</p></li><li><p>Construction &amp; Yard Debris: Wood, yard debris, roofing materials, old finishes, and other construction waste.</p></li></ul><p>Commonly prohibited items include:</p><ul><li><p>Hazardous Materials: Toxic waste, medical waste, dangerous chemicals, items with lead paint, and asbestos.</p></li><li><p>Flammables: Gasoline, oil, and fuel.</p></li><li><p>Specific Banned Items: Paint cans, electronics, batteries, tires, refrigerators, and hot water tanks.</p></li></ul><p>Because rules can vary, you should always check with your specific dumpster rental company for their guidelines if you are unsure about an item.</p></div>

Q: What tool is used to remove unwanted grass?

• <div><p>Several tools exist that can help remove unwanted grass. The one you choose depends greatly on how much you need to remove and how hard you'd like to work. A sod or turf cutter is the fastest method while using a shovel is labor-intensive and much slower. You may also need a garden rake, tiller, and wheelbarrow. </p></div>

Q: Is it okay to leave dog poop in the yard?

• <div><p>As we know, leaving dog poop on your lawn can cause patching and even <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/dormant-vs-dead-grass.htm">death of your grass</a>. But, even if your yard is hardscaped, leaving dog poop lying around is unhygienic and smelly, and it&rsquo;s an invitation for kids to trail it into the house on the soles of their shoes.</p></div>

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Last update on April 19, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
Corey and his crew were very efficient and pleasant. Nice job on the shingles and helping me find someone to do the chimneys. Everything is clean like they were never there. Thank you for a job well done.
Leneva Home Improvement
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Reviewed in April 2025
I am very happy with the work that Hathorne Fencing did. Trevor Hathorne reached out to me and came out to look at the property. He explored various options and made recommendations for a wire fence with large posts to go around the property and a gate in front. He was able to get the job...
Hathorne Fencing LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Jason and his crew did an amazing job. We would definitely hire them again if we need another roof done.
Jason Brown's Roofing
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Reviewed in March 2024
Aurora Solar did an awesome job installing our solar panels on our garage roof. Clean and neat, from new shingles in one day, to installing the solar panels in less than a week. Troy Hull, his master electrician, and all of his installers were very professional, and very knowledgeable. We would...
Aurora Roofing & Solar
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Reviewed in October 2023
This Pro was wonderful. He came and gave me a quote. I could not do the entire job, so we decided what was most important for what I could afford. His work was beautiful and he cleaned up afterwards, leaving me what I wanted for mulch.
Red Oak Forestry
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Reviewed in May 2022
Tyler was on top of this from the start. He was very responsive and arrived when he said he would and hauled away everything we needed him to take. I highly recommend Tyler and Mid-Maine Tractor.
T.E.French Earthworks
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Reviewed in December 2021
If you need a fence installed that is quality work and done in a timely fashion this is the place to go.i was told by multiple other companies they could not do it until spring, Chris and his crew got it done now. I couldn't be more happy with the service
B. Creative Landscaping
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Reviewed in July 2021
Second project we have had them on. Took down some tall 100 footers and chipped cut and hauled away as requested. Efficient and professional
All Seasons Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2021
So far the lawn has been done only once but Kyle did an excellent job
Lewis Lawn Care
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Reviewed in May 2021
Appreciate them for doing my driveway.
R&B Sealcoating
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Farris Lawn Care, LLC

4.8(

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn and Garden Sprinkler System - Install

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Called on a Thursday afternoon, I needed someone for lawn care the next day. I was given a great price quote, and on short notice had the work done the following morning. Ryan was a really nice guy, professional and did a wonderful job on the yard!"

Response time1 day

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Catlins All Year Round

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn - For Business

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Catlins has done plenty of work for me. Hauling, new landscaping, gravel delivery, carpentry including building a deck, installing sliding glass doors, and much more. Always quality, professional work at reasonable pricing!"

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Recommended by66%of homeowners

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Fillebrown, Excavation and Landscape

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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn - For Business

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Absolutely great to work with. Very knowledgeable and their company does offer some financing options absolutely would hire again."

7 neighbors recently requested a quote

Lawn & Yard Waste Clean Up

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

"We had a short window to get some yard clean up done, and they made it happen. Very responsive, and affordable. Unfortunately I didn't get pictures but the job was done and the yard looked great!"

20 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Great Works Enterprises LLC

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn - For Business+6 more

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

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Landscape and home services for NH and ME

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Guild Property Maintenance

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a LawnLawn Care - Lawn Seeding

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

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I am highly motivated, and will do the job right every time because I take pride in my work. I can do any type of lawn care and property maintenance.

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Granite Coast Builders

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Fertilize or Treat a Lawn+1 more

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

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Custom carpentry in midcoast Maine \nCall (207)408-8504 for contact.

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Black Majic Sealcoating

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Fall / Spring Clean Up - For BusinessLawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn+1 more

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent customer service. Great job done on driveway at a fair price. Definitely recommend."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Cooper Property Services

4.8(

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Lawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Lawn Seeding

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They are prompt abs hard working. I will continue to use them for work"

Response time1 day

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Landscaping With Styles

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Lawn & Yard Waste Clean UpLawn Care - Aerate a LawnLawn Care - Aerate a Lawn - For Business+12 more

Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It was excellent. He was very thorough , made sure the job was done correctly, informed me the progress of the work, and detailed."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Lawns questions, answered by experts

Always do a poop sweep before mowing your lawn. Running your mower over dog waste can be messy, unsanitary, and smelly, and it can spread the poop to other parts of your lawn. Plus, you won’t be able to get it out of the grass (or the mower blades) easily.

You have a few options to get rid of raked leaves, including bagging them and leaving them out for yard waste pickup. Even if you hire a professional for leaf removal, they can often bag the leaves and leave them for you to dispose of this way. You can also recycle and even donate yard waste. If you have a compost bin, your leaves will be ready to help your plants grow, reducing spring cleanup landscaping costs. Some companies will even accept donations of raked leaves to make compost, but you’ll need to transport them yourself.

You cannot put anything you want into a rented dumpster, as there are significant restrictions on certain items.

Generally allowed items include:

Household Junk: Furniture, old linens, carpets, toys, small appliances, and excess trash.
Construction & Yard Debris: Wood, yard debris, roofing materials, old finishes, and other construction waste.

Commonly prohibited items include:

Hazardous Materials: Toxic waste, medical waste, dangerous chemicals, items with lead paint, and asbestos.
Flammables: Gasoline, oil, and fuel.
Specific Banned Items: Paint cans, electronics, batteries, tires, refrigerators, and hot water tanks.

Because rules can vary, you should always check with your specific dumpster rental company for their guidelines if you are unsure about an item.

Several tools exist that can help remove unwanted grass. The one you choose depends greatly on how much you need to remove and how hard you'd like to work. A sod or turf cutter is the fastest method while using a shovel is labor-intensive and much slower. You may also need a garden rake, tiller, and wheelbarrow.

As we know, leaving dog poop on your lawn can cause patching and even death of your grass. But, even if your yard is hardscaped, leaving dog poop lying around is unhygienic and smelly, and it’s an invitation for kids to trail it into the house on the soles of their shoes.

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