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 May 07, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
Mike did a fantastic job with clean up in my yard. Our apple trees in the front yard had lots of dead wood and he trimmed everything. There was a ton of brush that need to be delt with and everything was cleaned up and hauled away. As far as the lawn mowing, it looks so wonderful. I have...
M&S Lawns and Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
A clean up for the yard. We're left alone to do the job. Needed to save one bush in fence line then get rid and cut the brush growth. The fence was in the same condition as when they started and it was the neighbors. My mom added some piled up brush in the corner of the yard and they were...
Orozco Landscaping & Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2021
Very prompt and professional. I told him what I wanted done and left. When he was done it was exactly what I wanted. NB he leaves the wood chips in place. I plan on using them for footpaths.
Hudson Valley Stump Grinding
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Reviewed in April 2020
Arek and his guys at ADR Advanced Painting provide an excellent service at a very reasonable price with no headaches. You will not be disappointed if you hire them. He had his crew thoroughly hand scrape our entire house exterior (no sanding allowed due to lead in old paint.) They collected...
ADR Advanced Painting
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Reviewed in October 2019
Paul responded quickly and was able to do the work in less than one week. The product is brushed on, not sprayed, cracks were filled and it looks excellent.
OneStop Property Maintenance
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Reviewed in July 2019
Pat did an excellent job of clearing out scrub brush and small trees at the back of my property. Worked hard , on a hot day, and did exactly what was expected. Looks great.
Fix It For Less
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Reviewed in November 2018
Fast response and immediate quote. Completed the job quickly, efficiently, and marvelously. Cleared out all leaves and brush.
Four Seasons Landscaping RL, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2017
Owner Mark was very friendly, showed up on time and got back to us within a timely manner. Did a great job getting rid of 30 + years of brush, Sumac trees and their stumps. I would definitely recommend this company.
Absolute Tree Care, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2017
Well. No problems except we agreed that wood chips would be left for mulch. The men forgot and took them away, but will return other chips at no cost when ground is firmer.
Limber Tree Services Inc
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Don’t pick up dirt after aerating. Even though it's tempting because soil cores are incredibly unsightly, these cores and the dirt they leave behind are ecologically important. This is what keeps your grass looking beautiful and growing healthily. The soil cores need two to three weeks to decompose, but you can swat them with a rake if their natural shape bothers you.

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.

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.

You’ll need to kill the earwigs using traps or insecticides, and then prevent them from entering your home. Make sure you fix leaks and seal up all cracks and crevices. You can use a dehumidifier to cut the moisture and drive earwigs out.

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

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