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 Saginaw
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 leaves weekly from the first full week of April through the first full week of December in marked bags or cans, brush has its own monthly curbside route, and the city compost site takes larger loads.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. City of Saginaw household on the curbside route, using paper compost bags or cans between 20 and 35 gallons with Yard Waste stickers; the city publishes no separate charge for the curbside collection itself.
When & how
Put yard waste out on your collection day during the season. Brush goes out once a month from April 1 through November 30, with the west side collected the first half of the month and the east side the second half.
Get it ready
Keep each container under 50 pounds and do not put yard waste in plastic bags. For brush, one unbundled pile no larger than 4 feet by 4 feet by 10 feet is allowed with the thickest end at the street, and a separate weekly bundle with the trash can be no larger than 3 feet by 4 feet and tied with twine.
Yard waste runs on your collection day from the first full week of April through the first full week of December. Use paper compost bags or cans between 20 and 35 gallons carrying Yard Waste stickers, keep each container under 50 pounds, and never use plastic bags. The city compost site takes larger loads during its April 1 through November 30 season.
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.
Yard waste, grass clippings, leaves, tree branches and brush, and it also offers compost and wood chips to the public.
Open April 1 through November 30. The station policy states that brush and yard waste are not taken at the Convenience Station and directs those loads here, so use this site during the season instead of the monthly station visit.
Open to the public April 1 through November 30. Call 989-759-1663 for the current daily hours before you load.
From $17 per cubic yard of yard waste or brush dumped at the city compost site. Published city rate for dropped-off yard waste and brush; a per-bag rate also applies, and finished compost is free to city residents who load it themselves.
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 Saginaw.
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.
What goes in the Saginaw yard waste bags?+
Grass clippings, leaves, yard vegetation, sod without dirt and twigs under two inches go in paper compost bags or in cans between 20 and 35 gallons with a Yard Waste sticker. Plastic bags are not collected, and each container stays under 50 pounds.Official guidance
When is yard waste collected in Saginaw?+
Weekly from the first full week of April through the first full week of December, with brush collected once a month in the same season. Drop-off at the city compost site runs April 1 through November 30 for a published per-cubic-yard rate.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.
