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 Murphy
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.
Eligible Murphy residences receive one town yard collection each year. Leaves, grass and small branches must be bagged or containerized; the County landfill is the self-haul alternative.
City cost & eligibility
The Town code does not publish a separate annual-route charge. County self-haul uses the published resident other-waste rate.
When & how
Call Town Public Works at 828-837-2510 for the annual date. County self-haul uses published landfill hours.
Get it ready
Bag or containerize town-route material; loose debris is not collected. For self-haul, secure the load and follow staff sorting directions.
Small branches may use the annual town route when bagged or containerized. Cherokee County sends brush to the landfill; WNC Tree Works quotes Murphy hauling for trees and brush.
City cost & eligibility
From $4 for 4-dollar minimum and 4 dollars per 100 pounds, based on 80 dollars per ton, for resident waste other than bagged household trash and appliances. Cherokee County waste from a property owner subject to the Solid Waste Fee, or an eligible renter or lessor, with an approved access card or North Carolina driver license showing a Cherokee County address.
When & how
Confirm the annual Town date, self-haul during landfill hours, or request a private quote.
Get it ready
Bag or containerize small branches for the Town. Secure self-haul loads and describe branch size and volume to a private hauler.
Large or contractor-generated vegetative debris is not established for the annual town route. County business terms or a quoted private haul apply.
City cost & eligibility
County business waste is 4 dollars per 100 pounds with a 20-dollar minimum. WNC Tree Works publishes a quote path without a fixed price.
When & how
Confirm the exact County destination and property of origin, or request the private hauling quote before work begins.
Get it ready
Separate vegetative material from demolition debris, hazardous material and liquids. Commercial haulers must identify the Cherokee County source property.
The Town publishes one yard collection per residence each year but not the date. Bag or containerize grass, leaves and small branches; loose debris is not collected. Call 828-837-2510 before setting material out.
Bring an approved access card or a North Carolina driver license with a Cherokee County address. Cover the load against spillage; bulky waste, white goods, lumber, pallets and crates may instead be secured with rope or tie-downs. Follow staff directions to the correct material area.
Apartments, HOAs and private roads need property permission
The reviewed sources do not publish one Murphy rule for apartment doors, gated properties, private roads or HOA common areas. Confirm property permission and an accessible handoff point before moving material from the unit.
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.
Town of Murphy, Cherokee County and verified local providers
Cherokee County Landfill yard self-haul
Cherokee County leaves, grass, limbs, trimmings and brush under the County access and sorting rules.
Cost & conditions
From $4 for 4-dollar minimum and 4 dollars per 100 pounds, based on 80 dollars per ton, for resident waste other than bagged household trash and appliances. Cherokee County waste from a property owner subject to the Solid Waste Fee, or an eligible renter or lessor, with an approved access card or North Carolina driver license showing a Cherokee County address.
Arrange it
Bring approved County identification, secure the load and arrive during current landfill hours. Follow staff directions to the yard or brush area.
Stumps are not classified as yard waste. Waste from outside Cherokee County requires the Solid Waste Director’s approval. Hazardous waste and liquids are excluded.
Cherokee County Landfill is the verified self-haul facility. Bring an approved access card or a North Carolina driver license with a Cherokee County address, secure the load, weigh in and out where required, and follow staff sorting directions. Resident appliances and bagged household trash are listed at no charge; other resident waste starts at 4 dollars, while electronics, mattresses, metal and stumps should be confirmed before travel. Solid Waste Department routesSolid Waste Landfill facility and ratesSolid Waste Ordinance
County solid-waste facility
Cherokee County Solid Waste Landfill
10160 US 19, Marble, NC 28905
Cherokee County leaves, grass, limbs, trimmings and brush in the staff-directed yard or brush area.
Stumps are not yard waste. Bring approved County identification, secure the load, keep hazardous waste and liquids out, and follow staff directions.
Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m. to noon; closed Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas; noon closing on other County-observed holidays.
From $4 for 4-dollar minimum and 4 dollars per 100 pounds, based on 80 dollars per ton, for resident waste other than bagged household trash and appliances. Cherokee County waste from a property owner subject to the Solid Waste Fee, or an eligible renter or lessor, with an approved access card or North Carolina driver license showing a Cherokee County address.
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Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Yard debris removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Murphy.
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.
When and how does Murphy collect leaves and grass?+
The Town code provides one yard collection per eligible residence each year but does not publish the date, volume cap or separate charge. Grass and leaves must be bagged or containerized; loose debris is not collected. Call 828-837-2510 before set-out.Official guidance
Where can Murphy residents take branches and brush?+
Small branches may use the annual town route when bagged or containerized. Cherokee County sends brush to the landfill. Eligible residents should bring County identification, secure the load, follow staff sorting directions and use the resident weight rate. WNC Tree Works offers a separate quoted haul.Official guidance
What should happen to a large Murphy yard pile?+
Do not assume the annual town route will take it because no volume cap is published. Cherokee County accepts brush and yard waste at the landfill under access and weight-rate rules. WNC Tree Works offers quoted hauling for debris, trees and brush in Murphy. Confirm the material and total cost first.Official guidance
Does Cherokee County treat stumps as yard waste?+
No. The County ordinance says stumps are not yard waste. Call 828-837-2621 so staff can confirm acceptance, destination and charge. WNC Tree Works can quote tree and debris hauling, but its page does not publish a stump-specific price.Official guidance
What should happen to contractor-generated yard debris in Murphy?+
Do not use the annual town route without confirmation. WNC Tree Works publishes Murphy hauling for debris, trees and brush after land clearing. County business loads use 4 dollars per 100 pounds with a 20-dollar minimum, and commercial haulers must identify the Cherokee County property of origin. Confirm the material first.Official guidance
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