You trimmed the trees, cleaned the gutters, and raked until your arms gave up—
now you’ve got a mountain of branches and bags staring at you.
Sacramento’s weekly green-bin program only takes so much, and piling it on the curb isn’t always an option.
Here’s how to handle your yard waste the smart, legal, and eco-friendly way.
🌲 1. Know What Counts as “Green Waste”
According to Sacramento County Waste Management, green waste includes:
- Grass clippings & leaves
- Tree branches & brush
- Shrubs, vines, & palm fronds
- Untreated wood scraps
Not green waste: dirt, rocks, sod, treated lumber, fencing, or concrete.
(Yeah—those need a different dump stop. We can take them too.)
🧺 2. The DIY Drop-Off Option
If you don’t mind hauling it yourself, you can visit:
- Kiefer Landfill (Elk Grove area)
- North Area Recovery Station (Sacramento)
Fees are around $15–$25 per truckload, depending on weight.
Bring gloves, straps, and patience.
🚛 3. The Easy Button: Hire Ready Now Junk Removal
We pick up yard waste, green debris, fence posts, decking, and storm cleanup same-day.
You pile it—we load it.
Our crew chips, mulches, or composts what can be reused, then recycles the rest.
No waiting for your green bin to magically grow bigger.
🪵 4. After-Storm Cleanups
Windstorms in Roseville and Folsom love dropping surprise limbs everywhere.
We handle full-yard cleanups, fallen tree branches, and fence-panel removals fast—often within 24 hours of your call.
If insurance needs photos or receipts, we’ve got you.
🌎 5. What Happens to Your Yard Waste
Once loaded, we take everything to local composting and recycling facilities like:
- Sacramento Recycling & Transfer Station
- North Area Compost Center
- EcoGreen Organics
Your branches become mulch, not methane.
🧠 6. Keep Future Cleanups Easy
- Trim trees before the rainy season.
- Store yard tools in one bin for quick access.
- Schedule a spring and fall “yard reset” pickup.
Regular hauls keep pests down and curb appeal up.
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🙋 FAQ — Yard Waste Removal in Sacramento
Q: Do you take dirt or concrete?
A: Yes, but they’re considered heavy debris, not green waste—priced separately.
Q: Can you remove a fallen tree?
A: Absolutely. We cut and haul logs, branches, and brush.
Q: What do you do with the yard waste?
A: We deliver it to composting facilities where it’s turned into mulch and soil products.
Q: Do I need to bag everything first?
A: Nope. Pile it up—we’ll rake, bag, and load it for you.
Q: Do you service my area?
A: We cover Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Folsom, and Rancho Cordova.
Call or text 916-249-1009 for same-day yard waste pickup—because those branches aren’t going to move themselves.
