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 03, 2024

Reviewed in July 2024
Jesse did an awesome job on my project. He shows up on time and won’t quit until it’s done. No matter how hot it is or how dirty the work gets. There has been zero cracking or chipping. Top notch job at a fair price.
Stevens Masonry LLC
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Reviewed in July 2020
Excellent work in the midst of a significant material shortage. Beautiful fence built on site and took away a significant amount of brush that I created while they were here. Great group of guys, very happy with the result.
Michigan Custom Fence
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Reviewed in March 2020
Awesome crew. They made my yard look amazing. Very timely and removed all brush.
Arbor Tech Tree Specialist
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Reviewed in September 2017
It was some trimming up work. They removed another couple of trees and trimmed down some other away from the road. They are great. They come in and they do their thing and they leave. The second time I had a bunch of brush I had out for the city to pick up and they just threw in their stuff....
GREG WEINERT'S TREE SVC
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Reviewed in October 2016
Tim and his crew were very professional, showed up when they said they would. They cleaned up a huge brush pile in a short amount of time. I was very happy with their work and would highly recommend them.
Playground Professionals
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Reviewed in November 2015
Phenomenal! We could not have asked for a better transformation of our home. Since 2003 when it was first purchased, there was a gaudy purple and blue color that my wife and I desperately wanted to change. Once the resources ($) were available we finally kicked off the project after having...
CertaPro Painters® of Novi
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Reviewed in May 2014
I called to get an estimate to either chip or haul away a large amount of brush that I had removed myself. I also needed several large bushes removed from the front yard. David Stephenson came out less than 24 hrs later. He gave me a great price and we also discussed some potential issues...
STEPHENSON TREE SURGEON & CO
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Reviewed in May 2012
Mark did several small jobs for me in my bathroom; The most difficult one being removing a built into the tile ceramic cup and toothbrush holder. This was painstaking and delicate work as it had to be carefully chipped out so as not to harm the surrounding tiles. He then cleaned out the area and...
Hemby's Carpentry & Home Maintenance
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Reviewed in May 2009
From estimate to completion - excellent. It was incredible to watch them remove these huge half-dead trees. They needed to take down the fence and use the neighbor's yard to access my backyard in order to get in the chipper and other equipment. It took two days - scheduled apart - to do all...
Gray's Tree Service
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Reviewed in February 2009
Merry Maids does a surface job. They do not do anything outside of the ordinary unless you pay lots more. They have a system of deep cleaning each room per visit but the deep clean is what I would call regular cleaning. The other rooms were simply brushed over. I thought they charged too...
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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.

There are several ways to decompose yard waste quickly. The first step is to move all debris into a compost bin or pile. From there, microorganisms, bacteria, and insects will break down the yard waste into compost. To speed things up, shred the waste into smaller pieces, add live worms to the pile, or introduce nitrogen-rich compost accelerators like grass clippings, coffee grounds, and manure. Turn the compost over every few days. This process, called aerating, allows oxygen to get in and accelerate decomposition.

Digging a bush up by the roots is the most natural DIY method for removing a bush stump. Start by identifying the shrub type and revealing its roots. Cut the shrub to its base and loosen the soil, ensuring no utility lines are nearby. Optionally, treat the base with herbicide, then dig around the roots and cut a circle around the shrub using various tools. Dig a trench, cut the base of the root ball, and finally fill the hole to prevent regrowth. This thorough process ensures complete removal without damaging surrounding areas.

In most cases, it’s better to remove rocks before adding mulch. Layering the two will restrict drainage and plant health, and can create an unpleasant texture underfoot.

If you have a lot of trees around your home, mulching all those leaves can smother the lawn. Air and light won't reach the grass and soil if too many leaves have been mulched. Turf grass and other lawn problems can arise if the weather is too wet and excessive leaves have been mulched.

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