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 Chicopee
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 curbside every other week and accepted at the drop-off center with pre-registration.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Chicopee residential addresses. Curbside collection is part of the regular program, and brush and yard waste are listed as no-charge items at the drop-off center with online pre-registration.
When & how
Set yard waste out on your every-other-week collection day, or bring it to the drop-off center Tuesday through Friday and Saturday when the center is open.
Get it ready
Use paper bags, cardboard boxes or barrels no larger than 32 gallons and keep each container under 75 pounds. Branches must be under three inches thick and tied in bundles no longer than three feet. No plastic bags, stumps, fencing, skids, paneling, pressboard or construction debris.
The drop-off center requires online pre-registration through the DPW site, and any fee item must be paid in advance online or at the Treasurer's office because the site takes no cash or checks. Check in at the shed when you arrive.
Curbside yard waste is collected every other week in paper bags, cardboard boxes or containers of 32 gallons or less under 75 pounds. Branches stay under three inches thick and bundles under three feet.
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.
Residents with a mattress, box spring, whole tires, a television or monitor, scrap metal, yard waste or an appliance that is not a cooling unit.
Cost & conditions
From $5 for published per-item drop-off fees for whole tires, mattresses and box springs, and televisions, monitors and laptops, with many categories accepted at no charge. Chicopee residents with online pre-registration. Fee items must be prepaid online or at the Treasurer's office, and no cash or checks are accepted at the site.
Arrange it
Register online, prepay any fee, then bring the material to 115 Baskin Drive during center hours and check in at the shed.
No construction debris and no household trash are accepted, cooling appliances are refused as scrap metal, and mattresses must not be soaked, moldy or infested.
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 Chicopee.
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.
Can yard waste go out in plastic bags?+
No. The City requires paper lawn and leaf bags, cardboard boxes or containers no larger than 32 gallons, and plastic bags are not accepted.Official guidance
Is curbside bulk pickup running right now?+
The bulk program is seasonal. The permit portal stated the service was finished for the season and would resume March 1 when this guide was checked, so confirm the current status before planning a pickup.Official guidance
How do I dispose of paint, chemicals or other hazardous waste?+
The Department of Public Works holds household hazardous waste drop-off days with pre-registration required and a limit of 25 liquid gallons or 25 solid pounds per household. Chicopee also has agreements with other towns, and a private facility in Westfield takes some materials for a fee.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.
