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 Longview
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 in the green container or at the station
Accepted with preparation
Yard waste has two published routes: into the green garbage container at home, or to the Waste Control Transfer Station at the standard rates as long as it is separated from household garbage.
City cost & eligibility
The city says yard waste taken to the station is charged at the standard rates without publishing the figure on the programme page, so confirm the current rate with the station on 360-425-4302. Yard waste placed in the green container at home rides the ordinary garbage service instead of being charged separately.
When & how
Put yard waste in the green container on the weekly collection day, or take it to the transfer station at 1150 3rd Avenue with the load separated from household garbage.
Get it ready
Keep large roots and dirt out of the container, because the city says a tub that becomes too heavy to empty can leave the household responsible for removing the dirt, and do not fill the shared green tubs in alley service areas with yard material because neighbours need the space. Never dump yard waste, tree clippings or woody debris in the alley behind a property, since the owner or occupant is responsible for maintaining that section and the city can issue a notice to have it removed.
Yard waste stays out of the alley and out of the shared tubs
Yard waste goes in the green container at home or to the transfer station separated from household garbage at the standard rates. Keep roots and dirt out of the container, because a tub that is too heavy to empty can leave the household responsible for removing the dirt, and do not fill the shared green tubs in alley service areas with yard material. Yard waste, tree clippings and woody debris must not be dumped in the alley behind a property, since the owner or occupant maintains that section and the city can issue a notice to have the material removed.
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 Longview solid waste programme with Waste Control as the city's collection and transfer station operator, and Cowlitz County for rates and the tire programme
Haul the load to the transfer station on 3rd Avenue
A household with a vehicle, trailer or truck that would rather pay by the load at the gate, including tires, yard debris and scrap metal.
Cost & conditions
From $12.5 for the in county minimum charge per load on the transfer station rate sheet the county publishes, which is dated 2025, with garbage at $62.50 per ton, oversized items over eight feet at $150.00 per ton, fewer than five tires at $5.00 each, an appliance holding refrigerant at $25.00, debris containing drywall at $145.00 per ton, an unsecured load fee of $10.00, a disabled veteran credit of up to $14.00 per load and an additional 3.6 percent refuse collection tax on every rate. Waste is accepted from any county, with Cowlitz County residents getting the in county rates and out of county customers paying the higher column, where an appliance holding refrigerant is not accepted at all. Confirm the current figure at the gate on 360-425-4302 because the published sheet is dated 2025.
Arrange it
Load and secure the material, drive to 1150 3rd Avenue in Longview, and check in at the gate, keeping tires, yard debris and metal separate so each is priced on its own line.
More than five tires are refused, a refrigerant appliance is not accepted from out of county customers, hazardous and dangerous waste is refused, treated wood needs a special waste permit, and the published sheet is dated 2025 so the gate charge should be confirmed before hauling.
Transfer station and recycling site taking waste from any county
Waste Control Transfer Station and Recycling
1150 3rd Avenue, Longview, WA 98632
Household and commercial refuse, oversized items over eight feet, yard debris separated from household garbage, fewer than five residential tires, metal for recycling, appliances including refrigerant units from Cowlitz County residents, debris containing incidental drywall, animal carcasses from Cowlitz County with advance scheduling, and asbestos by appointment for Cowlitz and Wahkiakum residents. Household hazardous waste is taken on Tuesday and Saturday mornings on the residential side.
Hazardous or dangerous waste is refused at the scale apart from the household hazardous waste window and the small quantity generator appointment service, more than five tires are not accepted, commercial tires are refused, refrigerant appliances are not accepted from out of county customers, treated wood needs a special waste permit, demolition pricing is quoted by phone, and an unsecured load is charged a fee.
The city lists the Waste Control recycling location at this address as open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the gate hours should be confirmed with the station on 360-425-4302 before a trip
From $12.5 for the in county minimum charge per load on the rate sheet the county publishes, dated 2025, with garbage at $62.50 per ton, oversized items over eight feet at $150.00 per ton, fewer than five tires at $5.00 each, a refrigerant appliance at $25.00, debris containing drywall at $145.00 per ton, an unsecured load fee of $10.00, a disabled veteran credit of up to $14.00 per load and an additional 3.6 percent refuse collection tax on every rate. Loads are accepted from any county, with the in county column applying to Cowlitz County residents and the out of county column to everyone else, where the minimum charge is higher and a refrigerant appliance is not accepted.
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 Longview.
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 does Longview yard waste go?+
Into the green garbage container on the weekly collection day, or to the Waste Control Transfer Station at 1150 3rd Avenue, where the city says yard material is taken at the standard rates as long as it is separated from household garbage. Large roots and dirt stay out of the container because a tub that is too heavy to empty can leave the household responsible for removing the dirt, and yard waste must not be dumped in the alley behind a property.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.
