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 Ellenwood
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.
Eligible DeKalb accounts receive weekly yard-trimmings collection, Clayton offers inspected pickup in unincorporated areas, and Rockdale residents self-haul limited yard loads with a current tag.
City cost & eligibility
Regular DeKalb service terms depend on the account, Clayton inspected pickup starts at 20 dollars, and Rockdale requires a Full Use Tag with current month and eligibility dependent pricing.
When & how
DeKalb runs yard trimmings weekly on the garbage day. Clayton normally inspects after the resident calls. Rockdale accepts up to two qualifying household yard loads per week during center hours. DeKalb suspended operations October 10, 2026 and closed Seminole Road Landfill and transfer stations. Normal hours were planned for Monday, October 12 only weather permitting. Recheck the official notice immediately; it does not establish service after that date. Clayton normally inspects within 24 hours and publishes pickup within one to three working days after payment.
Get it ready
Use the county-specific container and material rules. Keep dirt, concrete, hazardous materials and other nonvegetative waste out of the yard stream.
DeKalb uses approved containers or biodegradable paper bags, Clayton names bags of leaves for inspected pickup, and Rockdale requires all bagged debris to be emptied at the tree area.
City cost & eligibility
The charge follows the county route and account. Confirm DeKalb account terms, Clayton’s inspected estimate, or Rockdale’s current Full Use Tag before preparing the load.
When & how
Use DeKalb’s weekly route where eligible, call Clayton after placement for inspection, or self-haul to Rockdale and empty every bag at the designated area. DeKalb suspended operations October 10, 2026 and closed Seminole Road Landfill and transfer stations. Normal hours were planned for Monday, October 12 only weather permitting. Recheck the official notice immediately; it does not establish service after that date. Clayton normally inspects within 24 hours and publishes pickup within one to three working days after payment.
Get it ready
Do not use plastic bags on DeKalb’s yard route. At Rockdale, empty both paper and plastic bags and remove the bags from the tree-debris area.
Branch limits differ sharply: DeKalb sends tree parts over three inches to special collection, Clayton limits curbside limbs by diameter and length, and Rockdale allows manageable logs but no stumps.
City cost & eligibility
DeKalb oversized tree parts use a separately assessed special collection, Clayton’s inspected estimate starts at 20 dollars, and Rockdale access requires its current Full Use Tag.
When & how
Measure the branches before choosing a route. DeKalb special collection follows assessment and payment; Clayton inspects the curb pile; Rockdale tree debris must arrive before the tree area closes. DeKalb suspended operations October 10, 2026 and closed Seminole Road Landfill and transfer stations. Normal hours were planned for Monday, October 12 only weather permitting. Recheck the official notice immediately; it does not establish service after that date. Clayton normally inspects within 24 hours and publishes pickup within one to three working days after payment.
Get it ready
For Clayton, keep limbs no more than six inches in diameter and ten feet long. At Rockdale, keep logs no longer than four feet and manageable, and leave stumps out.
DeKalb assesses large yard volumes, oversized tree parts and mixed piles as special collections. Clayton estimates each curb pile. Rockdale limits resident yard loads and rejects stumps and mixed demolition material.
City cost & eligibility
From $115 for minimum for a DeKalb general special collection, while oversized tree parts and commingled piles start at 230 dollars and staff assess the final amount. Eligible DeKalb residential accounts; Clayton and Rockdale use their own separate terms and this amount does not apply to those counties.
When & how
For DeKalb, place the material, submit the request, wait for assessment and pay before collection. Clayton inspects after the resident calls. Split a Rockdale load to remain within the weekly household limit. DeKalb suspended operations October 10, 2026 and closed Seminole Road Landfill and transfer stations. Normal hours were planned for Monday, October 12 only weather permitting. Recheck the official notice immediately; it does not establish service after that date. Clayton normally inspects within 24 hours and publishes pickup within one to three working days after payment.
Get it ready
Keep DeKalb tree parts and mixed material separated where possible. Keep Clayton trunks, dirt and concrete out. Keep Rockdale stumps, commercial waste and demolition debris out.
No reviewed county route is approved for contractor-generated yard debris. DeKalb’s official pages conflict, Clayton publishes no reviewed rule, and Rockdale excludes commercial and landscaping or tree-service loads.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm material acceptance and price with the county or a properly authorized commercial facility. The reviewed evidence does not establish a county contractor-debris charge.
When & how
Do not use a regular county yard route. DeKalb’s fee list and rejection language conflict, Clayton publishes no reviewed contractor rule, and Rockdale excludes these loads. Confirm a lawful commercial route before moving material.
Get it ready
Tell the facility who generated the debris and describe the material, volume, stump content and contamination before travel. Keep dirt, concrete and hazardous material separate.
Use the parcel or county lookup for the exact address. An Ellenwood mailing address can be in Clayton, DeKalb, Henry or Rockdale County, and no reviewed route applies across all four.
Place requested bulky or special-collection items neatly at the curb without blocking mailboxes, sidewalks, utilities or drainage. Submit the request after placement and pay any assessed special-collection charge before service. DeKalb suspended operations October 10, 2026 and closed Seminole Road Landfill and transfer stations. Normal hours were planned for Monday, October 12 only weather permitting. Recheck the official notice immediately; it does not establish service after that date.
For an unincorporated Clayton address, place eligible debris at the curb on the county right-of-way, then call Refuse Control so an inspector can review the pile and issue the estimate. Clayton normally inspects within 24 hours and publishes pickup within one to three working days after payment.
The reviewed county pages do not create a universal apartment, private-road or HOA set-out location. Confirm property permission and the serving county’s accessible placement point before moving items from the unit.
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.
County-specific public works routes; verify the county serving the address
DeKalb County weekly yard-trimmings route
Leaves, grass, small trimmings and qualifying tree parts from an eligible DeKalb account.
Cost & conditions
The current collection page does not publish a standalone yard-route amount. Confirm account eligibility and current terms at 404-294-2900.
Arrange it
Prepare material in approved containers or biodegradable paper bags and have it curbside by 7 a.m. on the weekly garbage day.
Large homeowner volumes and oversized tree parts may require special collection. Professional contractor tree waste is not approved because the official pages conflict. DeKalb suspended operations October 10, 2026 and closed Seminole Road Landfill and transfer stations. Normal hours were planned for Monday, October 12 only weather permitting. Recheck the official notice immediately; it does not establish service after that date.
County-specific public works routes; verify the county serving the address
DeKalb County special collection
A qualifying homeowner-generated DeKalb yard pile that exceeds the regular route, contains oversized tree parts, or is commingled.
Cost & conditions
From $115 for minimum for a general special collection; tree parts over three inches and commingled piles start at 230 dollars, with staff assessing the final amount. Eligible DeKalb residential accounts after an on-site assessment and payment before collection.
Arrange it
Place the separated pile at the curb, submit the special-collection request, wait for the assessment form and pay before pickup.
Professional contractor material is not included because official DeKalb statements conflict. Concrete, hazardous materials, liquids and Bagster bags are refused. DeKalb suspended operations October 10, 2026 and closed Seminole Road Landfill and transfer stations. Normal hours were planned for Monday, October 12 only weather permitting. Recheck the official notice immediately; it does not establish service after that date.
County-specific public works routes; verify the county serving the address
Clayton County Refuse Control pickup
Furniture, appliances, yard debris, bagged leaves and qualifying limbs from an unincorporated Clayton County address.
Cost & conditions
From $20 for minimum debris pickup charge, increasing in 20-dollar increments based on the inspected curb pile. Unincorporated Clayton County residents after the county inspector provides a free estimate and the resident accepts it.
Arrange it
Place eligible debris at the curb on the county right-of-way, call 770-477-3548, and wait for the estimate, normally within 24 hours. After payment, pickup is published within one to three working days.
Municipal addresses in Clayton County must contact their city. Tree trunks, batteries, shingles, bricks, dirt, concrete, oil, heavy metal and hazardous items are refused.
County-specific public works routes; verify the county serving the address
Rockdale County resident recycling center
Eligible household bulk, furniture, electronics, one mattress set or small yard and woody debris from a Rockdale County resident.
Cost & conditions
From $50 for October 2026 prorated Full Use Tag; the annual standard price is 150 dollars and the current policy publishes separate senior and hardship terms. Rockdale County residents with a current tag and recent proof of residency. Month, discount eligibility and renewal timing change the amount.
Arrange it
Obtain the tag, bring residency documents, then self-haul within the center’s hours and weekly household load limits.
Commercial waste is excluded. Refrigerant appliances, stumps, demolition debris and hazardous material are refused; the tree area closes earlier than the main center.
County-specific public works routes; verify the county serving the address
Seminole Road Landfill self-haul
A confirmed DeKalb household load that is better suited to self-haul than a county collection request.
Cost & conditions
The current county page describes pay-by-weight disposal without publishing one general household-load amount. Call 404-687-4040 for the current gate charge and operating status.
Arrange it
DeKalb suspended operations October 10, 2026 and closed Seminole Road Landfill and transfer stations. Normal hours were planned for Monday, October 12 only weather permitting. Recheck the official notice immediately; it does not establish service after that date. After service resumes, confirm the material and charge before travel.
This is a DeKalb County route, not a universal option for every Ellenwood address. Confirm residency and exact material. The October 12 resumption was only a weather-dependent plan.
Confirmed DeKalb household bulky and yard loads, including large items and construction materials under current landfill rules.
DeKalb suspended operations October 10, 2026 and closed Seminole Road Landfill and transfer stations. Normal hours were planned for Monday, October 12 only weather permitting. Recheck the official notice immediately; it does not establish service after that date. After reopening, call to confirm county eligibility, exact material and current gate charge.
Ordinary published hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those hours do not override the October 10 closure or weather-dependent resumption notice.
The current page describes pay-by-weight pricing without one general household-load amount; call for the gate charge.
Household waste, furnishings, appliances, yard waste and no more than five mattresses per visit from eligible Clayton County residents or businesses.
Bring current Clayton County eligibility proof and separate the load. Mattresses cost 10 dollars each in addition to the dumping fee, maximum five per visit. Asbestos, batteries, hazardous and liquid materials are excluded. Confirm electronics before travel.
Published Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with seasonal Saturday closures; confirm current weather and holiday status at 770-473-5470.
From $40 for minimum gate charge for the first 1,000 pounds, with the published rate at 75 dollars per ton; mattresses add 10 dollars each, maximum five per visit. Clayton County residents and business owners who present current proof of eligibility.
Tagged resident loads of furniture, electronics, household bulk, one mattress set per week, and limited small yard or woody debris.
Rockdale residency and a current tag are required for bulk and tree debris. Commercial waste, refrigerant appliances, stumps, demolition debris and hazardous materials are refused.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday and county holidays. Tree debris closes at 4:30 p.m.
From $50 for October 2026 prorated Full Use Tag; annual and discounted terms depend on month and eligibility. Rockdale County residents with the required tag and current proof of residency.
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 Ellenwood.
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.
How does yard-debris service work across Ellenwood?+
Eligible DeKalb accounts receive weekly yard-trimmings collection, unincorporated Clayton residents can request inspected pickup, and Rockdale residents with a current tag can bring up to two qualifying yard loads per week. Henry County addresses need direct provider confirmation.Official guidance
How should Ellenwood residents prepare leaves?+
DeKalb requires approved containers or biodegradable paper bags. Clayton names bags of leaves for inspected pickup. At Rockdale, bagged yard debris must be emptied into the tree-debris area and the bags removed.Official guidance
What branch sizes do Ellenwood county routes allow?+
Clayton limits pickup limbs to six inches in diameter and ten feet long. DeKalb sends tree parts over three inches, logs and large limbs to prepaid special collection. Rockdale limits logs to manageable pieces no longer than four feet and excludes stumps.Official guidance
What happens when an Ellenwood yard pile is too large?+
DeKalb assesses large volumes and tree parts over three inches for prepaid special collection. Clayton inspects the curb pile and quotes in twenty-dollar increments from its published minimum. Rockdale limits households to two qualifying yard loads per week.Official guidance
Can a landscaper’s debris use an Ellenwood county yard route?+
No reviewed county route is confirmed. DeKalb’s fee list names professional contractor waste, but the same page and its collection procedures say professional contractor tree waste or limbs are not collected. Clayton publishes no reviewed contractor rule. Rockdale excludes commercial waste and landscaping or tree-service vehicles. Confirm with the county or an authorized commercial facility.Official guidance
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