Yard work done? Book pickup for contractor bags of leaves, grass clippings and small trimmings. Choose your bag count for an exact price. Loose piles need a photo quote.
You have already spent your time clearing the yard. Choose how many contractor bags are going and give the cleanup a finish date, with a price you can see before booking.
Count bags, not branches.
One filled contractor bag is one item. Add the quantity you need.
Know the total now.
The first bag starts the order; every other bag uses the additional-item price.
Follow the pickup.
Choose a day, receive updates and see photos after collection.
Use standard contractor bags for the online price. Every bag must be carryable and weigh 50 lb or less.
Leaves, grass and small trimmings.
Bag the loose material before pickup. Small branches must fit inside the bag without making it unsafe to handle.
A loose pile needs its own plan.
Unbagged brush, branches or yard waste? Text photos and your ZIP code for a custom quote. Do not book a loose yard pile as a number of contractor bags.
Keep dirt and gravel separate.
Neither is included in a contractor bag. Tell our team about soil, rocks, sod or mixed heavy material before booking.
Yard debris removal prices in East Haven
First item / additional item
Contractor bag$69 / $20
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
Leaves are collected on a published street-by-street schedule that runs from early December into early January, and bagged leaves are free at the town landfill all year.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. East Haven residents on the town leaf schedule, or free at the town landfill when the load arrives in a qualifying passenger vehicle.
When & how
The 2026 leaf schedule assigns each street a single day between December 7, 2026 and January 8, 2027.
Get it ready
Have bagged leaves at the curb for your street’s published day, and keep leaves out of the weekly trash carts and the bulk pile.
Brush is not left at the curb outside the fall collection, and the landfill takes brush, leaves, scrap wood, shrubbery and tree limbs free from residents in a qualifying vehicle.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Free at the East Haven landfill for residents arriving in a passenger car, SUV, van or single rear-wheel pickup without a trailer.
When & how
Landfill hours, or the fall collection window when the town runs it.
Get it ready
Do not leave brush at the curb; take it to Commerce Street instead.
Bulk items wait for your street’s announced bulk week and leaves wait for your street’s published leaf day. Neither program accepts material at the curb outside its window, and the weekly hauler carts stay reserved for household trash and recycling.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Town of East Haven Department of Public Works, with Affordable Waste Systems for weekly collection
Haul it to the town landfill yourself
Leaves, brush, scrap wood, tree limbs, tires, electronics, appliances and household debris
Cost & conditions
From $25 for the entry fee for a private passenger car, SUV or passenger-plate van without a trailer, with other vehicle classes priced higher. East Haven residents with a Connecticut driver license or a property tax bill; brush, leaves, tires and electronics are free when the load arrives in a qualifying passenger vehicle.
Arrange it
Go directly to the Commerce Street landfill during opening hours. No dump pass is needed and payment is by debit or credit card.
Residents only, material must come from an East Haven home, loads may not exceed the posted vehicle weight limit, and roofing materials are refused.
The town landfill on Commerce Street is the year-round route for the material the curb will not take. Brush, leaves, scrap wood, tree limbs, tires and electronics are free for East Haven residents whose load arrives in a passenger car, SUV, van or single rear-wheel pickup without a trailer, and other loads pay the posted vehicle rate. Bring a Connecticut driver license or a property tax bill, pay by debit or credit card, and remember that roofing materials are refused. Landfill Information & Schedule
East Haven landfill
East Haven Landfill
Commerce Street, East Haven, CT 06512
Brush, leaves, scrap wood, tree limbs, tires, electronics, appliances, household debris, cardboard, scrap metal and building materials from East Haven homes.
East Haven residents only, with a Connecticut driver license or property tax bill as proof. Roofing materials are refused, mattresses and box springs are charged per piece at the scale house, and the free brush, leaf, tire and electronics drop-off applies only to loads arriving in a passenger car, SUV, van or single rear-wheel pickup without a trailer.
Fridays and Saturdays except holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. January and February hours are Fridays and the third Saturday of the month, and the town posts holiday closings.
From $25 for the entry fee for a private passenger car, SUV or passenger-plate van without a trailer, with other vehicle classes priced higher. East Haven residents with a valid Connecticut driver license or an East Haven property tax bill.
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Yard debris removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in East Haven.
How much is bagged yard debris pickup?+
One contractor bag is $69; each additional bag is $20. Select your bag count to see the total. Every bag must be carryable, weigh 50 lb or less, and contain no dirt or gravel.
Can you pick up a loose pile of branches or yard waste?+
Contact our team for a custom quote. Text a photo of the whole pile, its approximate dimensions, your ZIP code and a view of the pickup access. We confirm the scope, price and scheduling before you book.
Can I book regular paper yard bags?+
The online item for this service is a standard contractor bag. If your yard debris is in another kind of bag, send a photo so our team can confirm the right booking.
Can I arrange same-day pickup?+
Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Checkout shows the available dates for your address. Your booking is for a pickup day, rather than an exact arrival window. We send updates and photos after collection.
Where should I put my items?+
Use an accessible outdoor spot you are allowed to use, and follow the instructions in your confirmation. Keep sidewalks, entrances and vehicle access clear. You arrange any indoor carrying. For a loading dock or a short building access window, confirm the setup with our team before booking.
When does East Haven pick up leaves?+
The town publishes a street-by-street leaf schedule that runs from early December into early January, and bagged leaves are also free at the landfill all year.Official guidance
Can I leave brush at the curb in East Haven?+
No. The town asks residents not to leave brush at the curb and to bring it to the landfill, where brush and tree limbs are free for residents arriving in a qualifying vehicle.Official guidance
One less thing on your list
Make room for the rest of your day.
Choose the right items and quantities, review your exact total and book your pickup. We keep you updated and send photos afterward.
