Yard waste removal

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Yard waste removal 〰️

Fast, friendly yard waste removal service

Whether it’s piles of leaves, weeds from the garden, or just about anything in between, yard waste removal can be a pain—especially if you don’t have any helping hands. 

The growing number of laws banning yard waste from landfills have caused many local garbage collectors to not accept bags filled with leaves, grass clippings, and tree debris. 

Keeping yard waste on your property can dampen your curb appeal. Luckily, you have options when you’re ready to get rid of your green waste—like calling the friendly experts in your neighborhood over at SalvageMovers

Tree Debris Removal

Tree debris can come from storms, landscaping activities, or construction and can be quite messy to get rid of. SalvageMovers offers tree debris removal services for your home or office. We’ll take anything non-hazardous that two strong team members can lift into our trailer. We don’t do landscaping work, but when you have piles of yard waste sitting around, we can get rid of it for you and even clean up the area once we’re done!

How to dispose of tree limbs, branches, and debris

Fallen/downed tree disposal

When a tree falls over or is downed, the first step to proper disposal is removing the branches by snapping them or cutting them off. This will give you easier access to the trunk of the tree.

Once the branches and leaves are removed and clear of the limb, someone will have to chop up the trunk into manageable pieces. This is easiest to complete with a saw and can be physically intensive depending on the size of the tree. If this sounds like too much to do on your own, it probably is! Calling a local tree removal or landscaping service might be your best option.

Once you have the branches separated and the trunk cut into manageable logs, the next step is getting rid of it all. If you have a fireplace, oak, birch, or maple wood is perfect firewood. If you don’t have a fireplace, you’ll have to get the remaining wood to the correct waste facility.

SalvageMovers can help you with this! We’re a full-service junk removal company and our friendly teams can haul all the branches and logs to your local green waste facility so that you can spend your time and energy on more important things.

Stump removal

Getting rid of a tree stump on your property is time-intensive and laborious work. For most people, it’s recommended that you hire a landscaper or a specialized tree removal company given the nature of the work required.

The stump of a tree is designed by nature to be hard to dig out. The root system was made to hold up a tall tree that can weigh hundreds or thousands of pounds. This means that special products are required to get rid of a tree stump.

The quickest way to get rid of a tree stump is to hire a local tree removal service with specialized stump grinders. It’s noisy business, but stump grinders are specially designed to turn your tree stump into wood chips quickly.

Some local landscaping services may offer tree stump removal by using chemicals to cause the stump to deteriorate to a point where it’s easier to chop it up or dig it out. This process requires the drilling of multiple holes into the stump, adding special chemicals to the holes, and allowing the stump time to absorb them and deteriorate. At the end of the process, you still need to dig and chop up the stump, but it’ll be a more reasonable amount of effort to do so.

Once the stump is out of the ground and in manageable piles of wood or chopped into wood chips, you’ll need to transport those to a green waste facility in your town. If your personal vehicle doesn’t have enough space to do this, or you don’t want to get it covered in dirt and wood splinters, call a full-service junk removal company like SalvageMovers to come and dispose of your tree stump for you. We can carry away your broken-down wood and haul it to the right disposal center for you.

Why should you hire SalvageMovers for yard waste and tree debris pick-up services?

When you call the expert crew at your local junk removal SalvageMovers we will take all the stress and worry out of any junk removal you need taken care of—including yard waste. Our team will take care of this one so you can take back some of your limited free time! We’re in your neighborhood

How our pricing works

The final cost of your junk removal can vary greatly depending on what we take, how much needs to be removed and how big of a crew will be needed to get the job done. SalvageMovers is always happy to provide you with a free onsite, zero-obligation estimate, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Yard waste removal FAQs

What is yard waste?

Yard waste, also known as “green waste” or “biological waste,” is any vegetative or organic waste leftover from lawn and garden landscaping. This waste includes leaves, grass clippings, brushes, twigs, mulch, garden waste, tree trunks, holiday trees, and prunings from trees or shrubs.

How do I dispose of my yard waste?

Keeping your landscape well-manicured and looking pristine involves creating a ton of green waste. And after a day of hard work, piles of yard waste around your property can overshadow well-cut lawns and neatly pruned bushes. Here are some options on how you can dispose of your yard waste:

  • Check to see if your trash pickup service offers yard waste collection

  • Rent a dumpster for the day

  • Hire a junk removal company to do the heavy lifting for you

  • Recycle your yard waste at home

  • If legal, burn your green waste on your property

Of course, every type of green waste is different and can be handled differently. Not sure what your best option is? Check out the rest of these helpful hints, or give SalvageMovers a call to handle all the work for you.

How do I get rid of tree branches?

A popular way to handle leftover tree branches is to run them through a wood chipper. Once the branches are broken down, the wood chips can be spread around gardens and plants as homemade, moisturizing mulch. Some cities operate communal wood chippers to keep the community free of green waste. Find out if your city has a yard-waste donation program or if your local waste collectors offer branch collection.

Where do I dump my grass clippings?

After you're done mowing your lawn, there are several ways to clean up the grass clippings. One way is to rake the trimmings up, place them in biodegradable yard waste bags, and set them on your curb for pickup. Another option is to leave the cut grass on your lawn. This “grasscycling” process allows the old grass to break down and add nutrients back into the soil. Grass clippings can also be added to a compost heap or used as a moisture-providing mulch.

How to recycle yard trimmings

If you have yard trimmings piled up on your property, the most eco-friendly option is to recycle them. Here are 5 ways you can recycle your yard trimmings:

  1. Use green waste in compost piles.

  2. Use trimmings as moisturizing mulch.

  3. Leave trimmed grass on your lawn too grass cycle the cut grass.

  4. Schedule a pickup from your local recycling companies.

  5. Hire a junk hauler to take your yard waste to a recycling facility.

Don’t let your trimmings go to waste—recycling is good for your curb appeal and the planet.

Can I throw branches, leaves, or other yard waste in the trash?

Yard waste such as leaves, flowers, old garden plants, weeds, pine needles, pine cones, twigs, vines, branches, and acorns are often accepted and picked up by local waste collection companies. In these cases, waste companies will provide you with a bin and often limit how much waste they will take. If your local dump accepts yard waste, you can also take your yard waste directly to the dump on your own. Simply load up your truck or car and drop it off during their hours of operation. Otherwise, you’ll need to arrange a way to get it there. If you just don’t have the time or resources to handle your yard waste removal on your own, you can always call SalvageMovers at (606)401-2079 We’re a full-service yard waste removal company, which means we’ll take care of everything for you.

How do I prepare my lawn waste for pickup?

Once you’re done working in your yard, your next step is to clean up the leftovers. The easiest way to get rid of your tree branches, bush trimmings, and lawn clippings is to schedule a waste pickup.

Here’s how you can prepare for your lawn waste pickup:

  1. Before you start, purchase large, biodegradable bags to collect the trimmings.

  2. Gather the waste with gloved hands, shovels, or rakes.

  3. Place the waste into the bags.

  4. Tie the bags up securely.

  5. Place the bags on the curb for their scheduled pickup.

Remember, not all waste management services collect green waste. If this is the case in your community, feel free to call our clean and professional crew to do it for you—hassle-free!

What is not considered yard waste?

Although you may find them in your yard, bagged dirt, bagged soil, rocks, panters, treated or coated wood, large trees or stumps, and concrete are not considered yard waste and may not be accepted with the rest of your yard waste pickup. Of course, every collection service is different. Check with your city’s waste management service or local private collection companies to find out what sort of yard waste they accept.

Is it illegal to dump garden waste?

Also known as “fly dumping” or “fly-tipping,” dumping garden debris or any other green waste anywhere but an authorized waste collection area is illegal. Instead of dumping your garden waste into areas, it does not belong, there are several alternative methods that are both legal and safe for the environment.

These methods include:

  • Composting

  • Recycling

  • Using waste as mulch

  • Renting a dumpster

  • Scheduling a pickup from a local junk hauler or waste collection company

Types of yard waste we dispose of

As long as no hazardous materials are present, SalvageMovers can take leaves, branches, trimmings, and any other yard waste you have for us, including:

  • Leaves

  • Grass Clippings

  • Twigs

  • Mulch

  • Yard Debris

  • Shrubs

  • Tree Trunks

  • Holiday Trees

  • Biological Waste

  • Hedge Trimmings

  • Weeds & Plants

How our service works:

  1. Schedule your Junk Removal service online or by calling (606)401-2079.

  2. we will call you as soon as possible to inform you that we got your online appointment. If you call we will schedule an in-person free estimate or schedule a day for your junk removal.

  3. When we arrive, we'll take a look at the items you want to be removed and provide you with an up-front all-inclusive price if we came down to do a free estimate.

  4. We'll remove your items, be sure to only touch the items we're taking away, and sweep up the area. We'll then collect payment once the job is complete.