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Yard Waste Removal

Action Junk Hauling helps with Yard Waste Pickup Service and Green Disposal Service

At Action Junk Hauling, we make yard debris removal and yard waste pickup simple for homeowners in Seattle. Whether you’re cleaning up after a storm, tackling seasonal yard maintenance, or clearing bulky landscaping waste, our licensed, insured team handles everything from leaves, branches, and brush to soil or dirt removal service, grass clippings, shrubs, and other green waste. We haul, transport, and dispose of your yard debris responsibly prioritizing recycling and composting where possible and offer same-day or next-day pickup options when available.

Ready to see how easy it is? Check out our Junk Removal pricing to get an instant quote and schedule your pick-up today or call us for a free estimate on yard debris removal in Seattle.

Our Service area is large – from Tacoma to Marysville we have many locations for junk removal near you

Why Choose Action Junk Hauling for your Yard Waste Pickup and Disposal Service?

At Action Junk Hauling, we make yard waste pickup simple, affordable, and eco responsible for Seattle homeowners and businesses.

Whether you’re doing a major landscaping project, clearing overgrown areas, or removing bulky outdoor debris, our trained team handles leaves, branches, brush, grass clippings, shrubs, soil, and other green waste. We focus on safe loading, proper transport, and environmentally responsible disposal prioritizing local composting and recycling whenever possible. We also offer competitive pricing and transparent estimates (see our pricing page for details).

Need a free quote or same-day yard debris removal in Seattle? Give us a call or use our pricing link to get an instant estimate and schedule pickup.

  • Easy Appointment Scheduling
  • We always show up on time
  • Fast and Friendly Service
  • Best Pricing In Town Guaranteed
  • We Beat All Estimates
  • Fully Licensed & Insured
  • Eco- Friendly Removal
  • We always try to sort and donate
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What types of Yard Waste Pickup and Green Disposal service?

Action Junk Hauling removes residential and commercial yard waste of all sizes, offering full-service yard debris removal. Whether you search for yard waste pickup service, brush removal, branch hauling service, landscaping soil removal service or moss or a full yard cleanup, our crew gathers, loads, transports, and properly disposes of or recycles the material so you don’t have to deal with heavy lifting or multiple trips to disposal sites. We accept most common landscaping waste, though some materials (hazardous items) are excluded contact us for specifics.

  • Stumps Removal Service
  • Sod Removal Service
  • Soil Removal Service
  • Branches Removal Service
  • Landscaping debris Removal Service
  • Lumber Removal Service
  • Fencing Removal Service
  • Plasterboard Removal Service
  • Firewood Removal Service
  • Frames Removal Service
  • Corrugated iron Removal Service
  • Windows Removal Service
  • Shingles Removal Service
  • Yard gnomes Removal Service
  • Twigs and clippings Removal Service

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2026 The Ultimate Yard Waste Pickup & Disposal Guide

How to Get Rid of Branches, Leaves, Soil, Shrubs & Green Debris Responsibly and Hassle-Free

Whether you’ve finished a big landscaping project, trimmed trees, or need to clear seasonal debris, yard waste can pile up fast. This guide explains practical, eco-friendly options and why hiring a professional junk removal can save time and avoid headaches.

Step 1: Identify What Type of Yard Waste You Have

Different materials require different handling. Label and separate debris so you choose the right disposal path or service.

  • Bagged leaves and grass great for municipal pickup or composting.
  • Tree branches or limbs may need cutting to length for municipal pickup; large logs are best handled by a yard debris removal company.
  • Bushes, shrubs, and hedge trimmings often recyclable or compostable; Action Junk Hauling can haul and recycle these.
  • Dirt, soil, and sod heavy materials often rejected by municipal pickup; professionals such as Action Junk Hauling can haul and dispose of these correctly.
  • Landscape waste (wood chips, mulch, timbers) we can remove old materials and recycle or repurpose when possible.
  • Storm debris (fallen limbs or damaged plants) often urgent; call a yard debris removal company professional for safe, green waste removal.

Not all disposal options accept every material (soil, sod, and large branches are commonly restricted). Knowing what you have helps choose the best path municipal pickup, drop-off, container rental, or a professional yard waste pickup service.

Can You Haul Yard Waste Yourself?

You can, but be realistic about time, tools, and safety. Branches, soil, and storm debris are heavy and can damage vehicles or cause injuries without the right equipment. If you face heavy lifting, awkward access, or large volumes for example, a full pickup bed of soil  or dirt or several large tree trunks a professional yard debris removal company crew is the safer, faster choice.

Where To Haul It To?

If you haul your own waste, take it to an approved composting facility, green waste recycling center, or certified landfill that accepts yard debris. Many Seattle-area sites have rules about separation, contamination, and load limits always check local guidelines before you go, or let a local yard waste pickup service handle it for you. Check our Dump Guides if you need further yard waste removal service information. 

Back yard covered in debris and garbage after storm

Step 2: Explore Your Disposal Options

Option A: Municipal Yard Waste Pickup

Many Seattle neighborhoods and surrounding cities offer municipal yard waste pickup on a weekly or seasonal schedule. This option is convenient and typically low-cost, but it comes with rules and limits.

  • Material often must be in approved bags, cans, or bundled to specs
  • Branch length and thickness limits  commonly apply
  • Not all municipal programs accept soil removal, sod, or large bulky organic material
  • Pickup days or seasonal windows may limit timing

Best for: small, routine piles (leaves, grass clippings) in neighborhoods with active municipal programs. For major landscaping projects, commercial hauling services consider the options below.

Option B: Drop-Off Centers or Community Compost Sites

You can haul materials to composting facilities or green waste recycling centers often low-cost or free and ensure your yard waste removal is composted responsibly.

Pros:

  • Generally free or low-cost, depending on facility
  • Material is typically composted or  recycled rather than landfilled

Cons:

  • You need to haul materials yourself requires a truck or trailer
  • Multiple trips may be required for  large projects
  • Not ideal for very heavy materials like landscaping soil removal or storm debris

Option C: Do-It-Yourself Yard Waste Removal With Our Container Rentals

If you prefer to load debris yourself, renting a container is a cost-effective solution for large landscaping projects. We deliver the container, you fill it, and we haul it away when you’re done great for bulky yard waste and mixed debris.

  • We offer a range of container sizes  for small cleanups to large projects
  • A cost-effective option when you have time and labor to load  materials yourself
  • We drop the container, you fill it, and we pick it up when finished call to schedule delivery

Check our Dumpster Rentals page for sizes, pricing, and to  schedule a drop-off.

Keep in mind you’ll need a vehicle with adequate weight capacity, proper tools, and possibly a permit or disposal fee depending on local rules.

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Option D: Hire Action Junk Hauling Company (The Stress-Free Solution)

For large landscaping projects, storm cleanup, or any job that involves heavy lifting, hiring professionals is usually the fastest and safest option. Our full-service yard debris removal company in Seattle handles the heavy work so you don’t have to.

Full-Service Removal.    

No bagging. No bundling. Our crew loads yard debris from anywhere on your property and handles transport and disposal or recycling for you. Typical yard debris removal we do:

  • Piles of branches and brush
  • Storm debris and damaged plants
  • Heavy soil, dirt, and sod
  • Bushes, plants, and root balls
  • Old landscaping materials (mulch,  timbers, wood chips)

Eco-Friendly Disposal

Our crews aim to divert as much yard waste as possible from landfills. We work with local composting centers, mulch recyclers, and green waste processors so materials are reused or composted when practical.

  • We prioritize local composting centers
  • Mulch recycling and reuse when  possible
  • Green waste processing to divert  organics from landfills

Many customers find full-service yard waste pickup service cost-competitive once you factor in bags, permits, hauling, and multiple trips and you save time and avoid heavy lifting.

Saves Time & Effort

Book online or call to get a free quote for yard debris removal in Seattle. We often offer same-day or next-day service and can clear your yard in a single visit for most yard debris removal projects.

  • Book online or by phone
  • Get same-day or next-day service
  • Have your yard, residence or commercial business cleared in one visit

Perfect for homeowners, landlords, and anyone doing major landscaping work. Fast convenient and cost effective removal.

Cost-Effective

When you factor in bags, city restrictions, tools, hauling, and disposal fees, hiring yard debris removal professionals is often comparable in cost and dramatically easier.

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Step 3: Make Your Yard Waste Disposal Eco-Friendly

No matter which disposal option you pick, small prep steps and the right choices keep organic material out of landfills and lower costs. Here are practical, eco-focused tips for Seattle-area yard removal services.

  • Compost small items at home leaves, grass clippings, and small trimmings make great compost that reduces the amount hauled away.
  • Chip or mulch branches and brush for use around gardens mulched material can often be reused on-site or accepted at mulch recycling programs.
  • Reuse clean soil and fill when possible for leveling or garden beds; separate contaminated material to avoid rejection at compost sites.
  • Choose a green waste removal service or junk removal team that advertises recycling and composting this ensures organic material is processed appropriately instead of being landfilled.

Practical prep tip: chop large branches into manageable lengths and remove obvious contaminants (plastic, soil mixed with trash) before pickup to reduce rejections at compost centers.

Step 4: Avoid Illegal Dumping

Never dispose of yard debris on public land, in vacant lots, or in unauthorized areas. Illegal dumping harms ecosystems, spreads pests and weeds, and often triggers enforcement actions.

Consequences can include:

  • Fines and enforcement actions
  • Possible code violations and required cleanup fees
  • Liability for environmental damage in some cases

Using a licensed yard waste pickup or removal service ensures proper handling, documentation, and lawful disposal. For local guidance in Seattle, check Seattle Public Utilities or contact our team to recommend nearby composting and recycling partners.

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Step 5: Ready to Clear Your Yard?

Here’s what to do next to get fast, reliable yard debris removal in Seattle:

  • Call Action Junk Hauling or schedule a free estimate online choose the option that fits your timeline.
  • Get a free quote our team can often estimate costs from photos and a short description of the yard waste and access.
  • Schedule your pickup same-day or next-day service is frequently available in Seattle for yard waste pickup service requests.
  • Sit back our crew handles heavy lifting, loading, transport, recycling, and disposal so you get a clean yard in one visit.

Summary for Yard Waste Pickup and Disposal Services

Managing yard waste removal is easier when you match the disposal method to the job. Municipal pickup and drop-off sites work well for small, routine piles, while container rentals suit long, DIY projects. For fast, safe removal of heavy or bulky materials, professional junk removal and yard debris removal services are the most efficient solution.

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Choose Seattle’s Top Yard Waste Pickup and Junk Removal Professionals

Managing yard waste is easier when you match the disposal method to the job. Municipal pickup and drop-off sites work well for small, routine piles, while container rentals suit long, DIY projects. For fast, safe removal of heavy or bulky materials, professional junk removal and yard debris removal services are the most efficient solution.

Areas We Serve

We operate multiple trucks and local crews across the Greater Seattle area, serving neighborhoods from Marysville to Tacoma,  including Kirkland and nearby cities along the I-5 corridor.

Additional Junk Removal Services

In addition to yard waste pickup, we provide full junk removal services for furniture, household items, construction debris removal, and more. Check our what we take page for full details and get a combined quote if you have yard debris plus other items to remove.

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Yard Waste Removal and Recycling FAQs

Got questions? We’ve got you covered. Check out the most common questions people ask about our junk removal services: 

What types of yard waste do you remove?

We remove almost any kind of yard waste that builds up around homes and businesses. That includes leaves, branches, brush, grass clippings, weeds, shrubs, fallen palm fronds, wood scraps, soil, and general landscaping debris. Whether your yard got away from you, you trimmed a bunch of trees, or you have piles of green waste you never got around to hauling, our yard waste removal team can take it all in one go. If it came from your yard and it is not hazardous, we can haul it.

Do you pick up storm debris?

Yes, we handle storm debris cleanup. After strong wind or rain, it is common to see broken branches, scattered leaves, and bits of outdoor junk all over your property. City services can be slow to respond, so we step in and clear everything out so your place looks safe and clean again. We handle small storm messes and big ones with the same level of care.

Can you haul large tree limbs?

Yes, we can haul large and oversized tree limbs. These are often too heavy and awkward to move safely on your own. We bring the crew and equipment needed to carry and load large pieces of wood that the city may not take. Whether the limbs came from pruning, storm damage, or a tree removal, we can get them off your lawn.

Do you remove yard waste bags or piles?

We take both. If you have already bagged everything, we will load the bags. If you have big piles, we will rake, gather, and load them all for you. Our goal is to make yard cleanup easy, not give you more chores. You just show us what needs to go, and we handle the dirty work.

Do you take yard waste mixed with trash?

Yes, we can take yard waste that is mixed with regular trash, construction scraps, or other junk. Mixed loads are usually priced a bit differently because they cannot all go to green waste facilities, but we will still haul them in one shot. We sort it at our disposal, so everything ends up in the right place.

Is yard waste recycled?

Yes, whenever we can, we take yard waste to green waste recycling centers. These facilities turn organic materials like branches, leaves, and grass into mulch, compost, or soil products that can be reused. It keeps yard debris out of landfills and is an easy way to make your cleanup more eco-friendly.

Do I need to prepare or bag the yard waste beforehand?

No, you do not need to prepare anything if you do not want to. You do not have to bag, bundle, or drag it to the curb. Our team can come in, gather everything, and load it straight into the truck. Yard work is already tiring, so we try to make the cleanup part as easy as possible for you.

Can you remove old fencing or landscape wood?

Yes, we take old fencing, treated wood, rotted boards, landscape timbers, posts, and other outdoor wood structures. Treated wood often needs special handling and cannot go out with regular green waste, but we know how and where to dispose of it the right way. If it is old, broken, and in your yard, we can haul it.

Do you work with landscapers for recurring pickups?

Yes, we work with landscapers, gardeners, and contractors who need regular yard debris removal. We can schedule weekly, biweekly, monthly, or as-needed pickups to keep projects and properties looking clean. It is one less thing your crew has to worry about.

How quickly can you pick up yard waste?

In most areas, we can offer same-day or next-day yard waste pickup. Yard debris piles up quickly and can make a property look messy, so we try to get to you fast. Whether you just did a small trim or had a major cleanup, we can help you get your outdoor space back in shape.

How much does yard waste removal cost?

Yard waste removal pricing depends on how much debris you have and how much space it takes up in our truck. Smaller loads usually cost less, while larger piles of branches, bags of clippings, or full cleanup projects may be priced higher due to weight and disposal fees. We keep things simple with transparent, volume-based pricing, and you will always get a clear quote before we begin. If you want a quick estimate or want to see how our pricing works, you can check out our junk removal pricing page for more details.

Can I get a container if I want to clear my yard myself?

Yes. If you want to DIY your yard cleanup, we can drop off a yard-waste container so you can fill it as you go. It is great for pruning, landscaping projects, storm debris, and seasonal cleanups. Our dumping guides are also helpful if you want to understand what counts as green waste vs mixed debris. Once your container is full, we haul it away.

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