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 St Johns
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.
Yard waste is collected on the standard service day within published bag, container, length and weight limits, with no charge beyond the tax-bill assessment.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. St. Johns County residential units on the county collection programme, which is funded by the once-per-week solid waste assessment on the tax bill; the published guidelines set no separate charge, and material outside the size and packaging rules is simply not collected.
When & how
Set the yard waste out with the regular collection day, separated from garbage and recycling and curbside by 6 am, with small pieces bagged, bundled or containerised and larger pieces stacked neatly.
Get it ready
Branches, shrubs and stumps must be no longer than 6 feet and no heavier than 50 lbs and stacked neatly, leaves, grass clippings, twigs and small pieces must be bagged, bundled or placed in a receptacle no larger than 32 gallons and 50 lbs, and a pile that has to be pulled apart will not be collected. Do not blow leaves into the street or storm drains, and keep whole trees, land clearing debris, fencing, landscape timbers, garden hoses, planters, flower pots and yard decorations out of the pile because they are not yard waste.
St. Johns County runs a single residential curbside programme, and FCC Environmental Services has been the sole provider since August 1, 2024. The assessment on the property tax bill pays for once-per-week garbage, recycling and yard waste collection, and the hauler does not supply garbage containers, so the property owner buys them and asks the county on 904-827-6980 for a recycling cart. Garbage, recycling and yard debris have to be separated by the resident and placed curbside by 6 am on the collection day, within 3 to 5 feet of the edge of the travelled roadway, with household garbage in cans or secured plastic bags so animals and wind cannot scatter it. No collections run on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year's Day.
Yard waste has size rules and the transfer stations take the rest
Yard waste goes out on the standard collection day with branches, shrubs and stumps no longer than 6 feet and no heavier than 50 lbs stacked neatly, and leaves, grass clippings, twigs and small pieces bagged, bundled or in a receptacle no larger than 32 gallons and 50 lbs. Anything that has to be pulled apart is not collected, and whole trees, land clearing debris, fencing, landscape timbers, garden hoses, planters, flower pots and yard decorations are not yard waste at all. For everything the kerb will not take there are two transfer stations, Tillman Ridge at 3005 Allen Nease Rd in Elkton and Stratton Road at 250 North Stratton Rd in St. Augustine, open Monday to Friday 7 am to 6 pm and Saturday 7 am to 1 pm, where residents with proof of a current county address can bring household garbage, white goods, hazardous waste, obsolete electronics and flattened cardboard, and pay the published fees in cash or by cheque for tires, pressure treated wood, mixed loads, construction debris and paint.
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.
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 St Johns.
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.
What are the St. Johns County yard waste limits?+
Branches, shrubs and stumps must be no longer than 6 feet and no heavier than 50 lbs and stacked neatly, while leaves, grass clippings, twigs and small pieces have to be bagged, bundled or placed in a receptacle no larger than 32 gallons and 50 lbs. Larger pieces go into small, neat, manageable piles, and anything that has to be pulled apart will not be collected. Whole trees, land clearing debris, anything over 6 feet or 50 lbs, unbagged small pieces, fencing, landscape timbers, garden hoses, planters, flower pots and yard decorations are not treated as yard waste.Official guidance
Who collects St. Johns County garbage and recycling?+
FCC Environmental Services is the sole residential curbside provider for St. Johns County, holding the contract since August 1, 2024, and the Solid Waste Division manages that contract from 2750 Industry Center Road in St. Augustine on (904) 827-6980 and SolidWaste@sjcfl.us. The assessment on the property tax bill pays for once-per-week garbage, recycling and yard waste collection; the hauler does not provide garbage containers, so owners buy their own and request a recycling cart from the county. Garbage, recycling and yard debris go out separated and curbside by 6 am, with household garbage in cans or secured bags.Official guidance
What can go at the kerb in St. Johns County?+
Large bulky items such as couches, sectionals, mattresses and household furniture go at the kerb next to the regular garbage, and bulky waste is the exception to the rule that non-containerised garbage is not collected. Yard waste goes out with the same collection when branches, shrubs and stumps are no longer than 6 feet and no heavier than 50 lbs and stacked neatly, and leaves, grass clippings, twigs and small pieces are bagged, bundled or in a receptacle no larger than 32 gallons and 50 lbs. No can or bag may exceed 50 lbs, and tires, construction and demolition debris and household hazardous waste are never collected curbside.Official guidance
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Choose the right items and quantities, review your exact total and book your pickup. We keep you updated and send photos afterward.
