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Yard Waste Removal in Chicago, IL

Yard waste removal in Chicago clears what city yard collection won’t: big branch piles, storm debris, old sheds, fencing, hot tubs and playsets. The crew loads it all, and green waste goes for composting where local facilities accept it.

  • Same-day pickup in most of Chicago
  • We carry everything out, from any room
  • Donation and recycling before landfill
  • Price agreed before we load

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Yard Waste Removal in Chicago, IL. Tell us what needs to go and we’ll call you back with a price.

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Yard waste rules in Chicago

Chicago runs a seasonal yard waste collection, and Illinois law keeps landscape waste out of landfills, so leaves and branches are handled separately from regular trash. Large branch piles and storm debris still need arranging with your ward before they go in the alley.

How it works with the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation

The city collects garbage from single-family homes and buildings with up to four units; larger buildings use private haulers. For bulky items, Chicago asks residents to contact their ward’s Streets and Sanitation office before putting anything out, to avoid a ticket.

For a few bags, city collection works well. For a tree’s worth of branches, a torn-down shed or a full yard cleanup in Chicago, a crew clears it in one visit instead of waiting until your ward can schedule it.

Recycling, donation and local tips in Chicago

Many Chicago homes are collected from the alley, so bulky items usually have to come down back stairs and through a gate before a truck can reach them.

Green waste goes to composting facilities where they’re available, and wood, metal and plastic from sheds, fences and playsets are separated for recycling.

What we haul in Chicago

If it isn’t hazardous and it fits in the truck, it can almost certainly go. See the yard waste removal page for details on each item.

  • Branches and brush
  • Bagged leaves
  • Storm debris
  • Old sheds
  • Fencing
  • Hot tubs
  • Playsets and trampolines
  • Landscaping debris
  • Patio furniture
  • Planters and pots
  • Firewood piles
  • Overgrown yards

How yard waste removal pricing works in Chicago

Every yard waste removal job in Chicago is quoted individually, and the price is agreed before anything is loaded. It depends on:

  • Truck space used
  • Weight of the materials
  • Stairs, elevators and carrying distance
  • Mattresses, appliances and electronics
  • Disposal and recycling fees

Compared with a bulk pickup arranged with your ward through the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation, a quote from us covers whatever amount you have, with the labor, the driving and the disposal in one figure.

How it works

  1. Tell us what needs to go

    Fill in the quote form with your name, phone number, job type and preferred date. A short description of your yard waste removal job in Chicago is enough to start; photos help.

  2. Get a price

    We call you back with a price based on what you have. The price is agreed before anything is loaded.

  3. We do the lifting

    A crew arrives in your chosen window and carries everything out from wherever it is: rooms, stairs, garages and yards.

  4. Donate, recycle, dispose

    Usable items go to donation, recyclables are separated, and the rest goes to permitted facilities.

Yard Waste Removal across Chicago

We work across Chicago, including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Hyde Park, as well as Pilsen, Bridgeport, Rogers Park, Andersonville, West Loop and the surrounding area.

Winter snow and ice make alley piles messy and heavy, and walk-up two-flats and three-flats mean lots of stairs. Tell us about stairs, elevators, parking and access when you book, and the crew will plan around them.

Yard Waste Removal in Chicago: frequently asked questions

Do you remove storm debris?

Yes. Fallen limbs and storm debris can be cut down and hauled away, often sooner than city storm collection reaches your street.

Can you remove a shed or hot tub?

Yes. Sheds, hot tubs and playsets are taken apart on site and removed.

What are the yard waste rules in Chicago?

Chicago runs a seasonal yard waste collection, and Illinois law keeps landscape waste out of landfills, so leaves and branches are handled separately from regular trash. Large branch piles and storm debris still need arranging with your ward before they go in the alley.

Can I drop off yard waste myself in Chicago?

Many Chicago homes are collected from the alley, so bulky items usually have to come down back stairs and through a gate before a truck can reach them.

Why hire yard waste removal in Chicago?

For a few bags, city collection works well. For a tree’s worth of branches, a torn-down shed or a full yard cleanup in Chicago, a crew clears it in one visit instead of waiting until your ward can schedule it.

Which Chicago neighborhoods do you serve?

We work across Chicago, including Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Hyde Park, Pilsen, Bridgeport, Rogers Park and nearby areas. Enter your details on the quote form and we’ll confirm availability.

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