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 Kingsport
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.
Brush, bagged leaves and grass clippings generated by the resident are collected as trash.
City cost & eligibility
Residential brush, leaves and grass are collected as part of city trash service, while the fee resolution lists certain chargeable items. Confirm anything unusual when you call 423-229-9451.
When & how
Yard waste is collected every two weeks. Leaf season runs from the middle of October through the middle of January; after that, bag leaves and place them with the rest of your trash.
Get it ready
Have it at the street by 7:00 a.m. Limbs should be no longer than 6 feet. The city does not supply leaf bags, and contractor-generated waste is never collected.
Put garbage, trash and yard waste at the street by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Limbs should be no longer than 6 feet, and yard waste runs on a two-week cycle rather than every week.
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 Kingsport Public Works, Solid Waste Division
Use a city recycling convenience center
The right route for cardboard, mixed paper, cans, glass and plastics, and for a small residential drop of yard waste or bulky items.
Cost & conditions
No charge. The nine city convenience centers take the listed recyclables from residents, and the Industry Drive debris dumpster takes small residential loads with proof of residence; no fee is published for either.
Arrange it
Nine locations across the city include 1921 Brookside Lane at the landfill, 1550 Fort Henry Drive behind the Civic Auditorium, 300 Industry Drive between the skatepark and Cemex, 101 Lakecrest Drive in Colonial Heights, 333 Hill Road, 1717 Bristol Caverns Highway, 6681 Bristol Highway, 3560 Sullivan Gardens Drive and the Northeast State Community College site.
No items may be dropped outside published hours, the debris dumpster takes no more than a truck load and no garbage, and plastics number 3 are never accepted.
Kingsport's landfill at 1921 Brookside Lane is a demolition landfill for wood, metal, construction material, shingles, glass, furniture, block and brick, with a Sullivan County transfer station on the same site. City addresses may dump up to 12,000 pounds a year with no tipping fee using a driver license or current water bill as proof of address, and nine convenience centers take paper, cardboard, cans, glass and plastics. Televisions, monitors and laptops leave the city system for a Sullivan County transfer station, and household hazardous waste is collected once a year by Sullivan County Solid Waste and the State of Tennessee. LandfillRecycling collection and convenience centersSolid WasteSolid Waste FAQ
Industry Drive convenience center
Industry Drive Convenience Center
300 Industry Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660
Cardboard, mixed paper, aluminum and tin cans, plastics number 1, 2 and 5, glass food and drink containers, plus a debris dumpster for small residential loads of yard waste or bulky items.
The debris dumpster is for Kingsport city residents only, requires proof of residence, takes no more than a truck load and never takes garbage. Nothing may be dropped outside operating hours.
Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
No charge. Open to residents during staffed hours at no published fee, with proof of residence required for the debris dumpster.
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 Kingsport.
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 does Kingsport collect brush and yard waste?+
Yard waste runs on a two-week cycle on your route day, so check the My City Services lookup with your address. Leaf season adds a separate leaf line from mid-October through mid-January; outside that window leaves must be bagged and set out with trash.Official guidance
How do I find my garbage and yard waste day?+
Use the My City Services lookup on the city homepage and enter your address. Garbage runs weekly, yard waste and trash run on a two-week cycle, and pickups continue on every holiday except Thanksgiving and Christmas.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.
