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 Des Plaines
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 weekly from April 1 through the end of November, on the same day as trash and recycling, in kraft bags or marked containers. Bundled branches and a separate fall leaf program follow their own rules.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Des Plaines households on the LRS contract using kraft yard waste bags or marked containers, with each bag or can at 50 pounds or less and free of dirt, rocks and other debris.
When & how
Set yard waste out by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day during the April 1 through end of November season. Fall bulk leaf collection starts October 19, 2026 and runs into early December, weather permitting.
Get it ready
Use two-ply kraft bags or cans no larger than 35 gallons marked Yard Waste, and never plastic bags or cardboard boxes. Bundle branches under four feet long and under four inches thick.
Mark yard waste containers and stay under 50 pounds
Yard waste goes out in two-ply kraft bags or containers marked Yard Waste, no larger than 35 gallons and no heavier than 50 pounds. Branches are bundled under four feet, and the separate fall leaf collection starts October 19, 2026 with only leaves in the row.
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.
Des Plaines does not publish a general transfer station, so most self-haul options are specific materials. The Public Works garage takes electronics, tires without rims, batteries and bulbs on Wednesdays, concrete and asphalt go to a materials yard, and reusable building materials can be donated. Anything outside those routes has to be scheduled with the hauler or handled privately. Trash and recycling program, bulk items and odd-item disposalPublic Works and Engineering department
Customer reviews
Less stuff. A lot less stress.
★★★★★
“Super easy service to use! They kept me up to date on the pick up and it helped ease a lot of my moving stress.”
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 Des Plaines.
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 should I set out yard waste in Des Plaines?+
Use kraft paper bags or a marked container of 35 gallons or less and keep each one at or below 50 pounds. Plastic bags, cardboard boxes and regular garbage cans are not collected, and everything goes out by 7 a.m.Official guidance
Who collects trash and yard waste in Des Plaines?+
Lakeshore Recycling Systems collects trash, recycling and yard waste under the city contract, and residents contact LRS at 844-NEED-LRS for service, billing and extra pickups.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.
