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 Howell
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.
Grass clippings and leaves leave with the Tuesday route from April through November in Yard Barge bags or reusable containers of 32 gallons or less.
City cost & eligibility
Yard waste is part of the city collection and the city publishes no separate fee, but containers have to be marked with a Yard Waste Only sticker from City Hall, so confirm the current sticker requirement before the first pickup.
When & how
Weekly on Tuesday from April through November, weather permitting, on the same day as rubbish.
Get it ready
Use Yard Barge bags or reusable containers no larger than 32 gallons, mark them with a Yard Waste Only sticker from City Hall at 611 E Grand River, and keep grass and leaves separate from rubbish.
Brush pickup runs April through October on a monthly schedule that depends on which side of Grand River the address sits on.
City cost & eligibility
Brush is part of the city public works program and no per-load fee is published, so confirm the current month's date on the city calendar before piling anything.
When & how
North of Grand River brush goes out on the first Monday of the month and south of Grand River on the third Monday, with crews continuing through that week. The season ends in October.
Get it ready
Pile brush neatly with the cut ends facing the street, keep pieces under four inches in diameter, containerize small twigs, and put nothing out before the Friday before your week or later than 7 a.m. on pickup day. Stumps, roots and shrubs are not taken, and brush from a contractor's tree work is the contractor's responsibility.
Yard waste runs April through November in Yard Barge bags or reusable containers up to 32 gallons marked with a Yard Waste Only sticker from City Hall. Brush runs April through October on the monthly side-of-river schedule, and both depend on the city calendar for exact dates.
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.
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Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Yard debris removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Howell.
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 do I set out yard waste in Howell?+
Put grass clippings and leaves in Yard Barge bags or reusable containers of 32 gallons or less, marked with a Yard Waste Only sticker from City Hall. The program runs with the Tuesday collection from April through November.Official guidance
When is brush picked up in Howell?+
North of Grand River brush goes out on the first Monday of the month and south of Grand River on the third Monday, with crews continuing through that week. Set it out no earlier than the Friday before and no later than 7 a.m. on the pickup day.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.
