Branches, brush and leaves
Storm-downed limbs, pruning piles, cleared blackberry and brush, leaf piles and needle drifts, loaded by hand and hauled.
The pile gone in one visit
Yard Waste and Debris Removal in Bellingham
The cleanup is done, or the windstorm did it for you, and now there is a pile of branches, brush and old fence boards that will not fit in the yard waste cart in a year of Mondays. We load it all by hand and haul it away, and leave the lawn raked where the pile sat.
- Free estimates, including from photos
- We do all the lifting and loading
- Usable items donated or recycled first
When the pile is bigger than the cart
Whatcom County yards make a lot of debris. Douglas fir, cedar and big-leaf maple drop limbs and needles all winter, blackberry comes back every summer, and when the cold outflow winds come down the Fraser Valley or a Pacific storm comes through, a single night can leave branches across the lawn, the driveway and the roof.
Your curbside yard waste cart is fine for weekly clippings. It is no use for a weekend of clearing an overgrown backyard, a winter of storm drop, or the debris from tearing out an old fence and a vegetable garden. That is the kind of pile we deal with.
We hand load branches, brush, leaves, sod, old fence boards, broken planters and garden structures, so there is no heavy equipment driving across your lawn. Where it can be, green waste goes for composting rather than the landfill, and old metal edging, wire fencing and tools are recycled where possible.
One thing we do not do: we do not cut, trim or take down standing trees. If a tree is leaning, cracked or hanging over the house, that is work for a tree service. Once it is on the ground and cut to length, we are happy to haul it.
What we haul away
Old landscaping and garden structures
Torn-out sod, shrubs and roots, old raised beds, broken planters, trellises, rotted landscape timbers and garden edging.
Fencing and outdoor clutter
Old cedar fence boards, wire fencing, broken patio furniture, swing set pieces and the odds and ends that collect behind the shed.
What every yard debris job includes
A look at the pile and the access
We check how far the pile is from where the truck can park, and whether there are stairs, a slope or a gate between them.
Hand loading
Everything is carried and loaded by hand, so the lawn, beds and driveway are not torn up by machinery.
Composting and recycling where possible
Clean green waste goes for composting where it can, and metal is separated for recycling.
A raked finish
When the pile is gone, we rake up the small stuff so the spot is clean.
How a yard debris pickup goes
Send a photo
One picture of the pile, with something nearby for scale, is usually enough for a first estimate.
Get a clear estimate
We tell you roughly how much of the truck it will fill and what it will cost before you book.
We park as close as we can
The truck goes on the driveway or the street, wherever is closest to the pile without damaging the lawn.
Hand load
Branches, brush and debris are carried out and loaded by hand.
Separate as we go
Green waste, metal and anything else are kept apart on the truck so each goes to the right place.
Rake and go
The area is raked and the driveway swept before we leave.
Why Whatcom County homeowners call us
After a windstorm, we can help fast
Storm cleanup is when people need a hauler most. Once the tree work is done or the limbs are on the ground, we can clear the mess so the yard and the driveway are usable again.
No machinery on your lawn
Everything is hand loaded, which matters on soft winter ground and on the small, steep lots common in Bellingham.
We stay in our lane
We haul debris. We do not climb, cut or fell trees, and we will tell you plainly if what you need is a tree service.
Yard waste and debris questions
Where to take yard waste in Whatcom County?
Small amounts can go in your curbside yard waste cart if your garbage service includes one. Larger loads can be taken to a drop-off site that accepts yard debris, usually for a fee by the load.
If you would rather not load a truck or trailer yourself, we can take it for you.
What's the best way to get rid of yard waste?
For everyday clippings and leaves, the curbside yard waste cart or a compost pile at home. For a big pile from a cleanup or a storm, either hire a trailer and make a trip to a drop-off site, or have it hauled. Burning yard waste is restricted in much of the county, so check the rules before you consider it.
How to dispose of tree branches for free?
Cut small branches to fit your yard waste cart and put out a little each week. Some people chip them for mulch or let a neighbor with a wood stove take the bigger limbs. For a large amount, free options run out quickly and a hauler or a drop-off trip is usually the practical answer.
What counts as yard waste?
Generally grass clippings, leaves, needles, branches, brush, weeds, plant trimmings and garden waste. Things like rocks, soil, sod with lots of dirt, lumber, fencing and pet waste usually do not count and often are not accepted in a yard waste cart. We take most of those as well, just kept separate from the green waste.
Can I put rocks in my yard waste bin?
Usually not. Rocks, gravel and soil are heavy, can damage collection equipment, and contaminate compost. Check with your garbage provider, but in most cases rocks need to go another way.
How do I dispose of old soil?
Clean soil can often be reused in the garden, spread on low spots in the lawn, or offered free to neighbors. Small amounts of contaminated or very rocky soil are harder, and large amounts are heavy enough that a disposal site or hauler is the usual answer.
Where we haul yard debris
We clear yard waste and storm debris across Whatcom County: Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden and Blaine, plus Everson, Sudden Valley, Birch Bay, Sumas, Deming and Custer. That includes wooded hillside lots above Lake Whatcom, rural acreage along the Nooksack and windbreak rows in the farm country around Lynden.
Get a free yard debris removal estimate
Tell us what is in the pile and where it is. A photo with something for scale helps us give you an accurate price.
- (360) 555-0174
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bellinghamjunkremovalpros.com - Mon to Sat, 7am to 6pm