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 Royal Oak
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 regular refuse day while in season, with separate preparation for woody material and a published list of what counts.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Royal Oak residential addresses during the yard waste season, using a container or bag prepared the way the City requires.
When & how
Set yard waste out by 7 a.m. on the regular refuse day while the season is open, which the City describes as early April through mid December.
Get it ready
Use a 20 to 32 gallon container with a yard waste decal facing the street, or a 20 to 32 gallon paper yard waste bag, and keep containers under 50 pounds. Woody material under two inches goes in the containers, branches from two to five inches are cut into four foot lengths and bundled under 40 pounds and 15 inches in diameter, and logs over five inches are not collected. Yard waste can never be mixed with trash.
Refuse, recycling, yard waste and bulky items must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection day. The hauler can change routes at any time, and material that was not out is held until the next collection day.
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.
City of Royal Oak Department of Public Works and Priority Waste
Contracted curbside collection
Royal Oak households with furniture, mattresses, appliances, metal items, yard waste or other bulky household material that meets the published limits.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Refuse, recycling, yard waste and bulk collection are included in city taxes for Royal Oak residential addresses. Household material only, prepared within the published weight and container limits.
Arrange it
Put the material out by 7 a.m. on the regular collection day, and call the Department of Public Works the day before for apartment, condominium, cul-de-sac and dead end addresses when metal is involved.
Excluded material such as tires, concrete, construction items and liquids is not collected and has to be disposed of privately.
Households with branches, logs or limbs too large for yard waste collection.
Cost & conditions
From $55 for published rate for each 15 minutes of chipping work in 2026, billed by the contractor directly. Residents hire the recommended contractor directly and pay by cash, check or credit card. Work beyond the first 15 minutes is invoiced in additional 15 minute increments.
Arrange it
Call the recommended contractor, stack the material neatly at the curb, and confirm the current rate before the visit.
Branches over five inches in diameter, trunks and root systems are not collected at the curb, and the contractor bills for all time spent at the address, including sorting.
Curbside collection covers household furniture, mattresses, appliances, large metal and yard waste, all funded through city taxes. Anything excluded, such as concrete, construction items, tires or liquid waste, has to go to the regional authority or a private route. The authority drop-off center at 995 Coolidge takes electronics and household hazardous waste by appointment with residency verification, and its transfer station at 991 Coolidge takes trash dumping for a published minimum charge with limited hours. City preparation rules and excluded curbside itemsAuthority locations, hours and published ratesCity electronics recycling through SOCRRA
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 Royal Oak.
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.
Where do I get a yard waste decal?+
Decals are available at the Department of Public Service at 1600 N Campbell Rd during weekday business hours and at the Clerk's Office, and they must face the street on the container.Official guidance
Do I pay extra for a bulky pickup in Royal Oak?+
No. Refuse, recycling, yard waste and bulk collection are covered through city taxes for residential addresses, as long as the item is household material and is prepared within the published limits.Official guidance
What can never go to the curb?+
The City excludes tires, engines, transmissions, rear axles, liquids, explosives, flammable products, hazardous waste, needles and sharps, fluorescent and CFL bulbs, radioactive material, infectious material, asbestos, bricks, concrete and construction items.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.
