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 Yakima
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.
Yakima sells an optional 96-gallon yard waste cart with weekly collection from March 1 through the end of November, and the city charges nothing for the winter months.
City cost & eligibility
From $20.95 per month for the first 96-gallon yard waste cart, billed March through November, with a second cart at a lower monthly amount. Single-family residences and multi-family complexes that subscribe to the optional city yard waste cart; the service is not free and there is no charge December through February.
When & how
Weekly collection runs March 1 through the end of November on the regular refuse day, with the cart out by 6 a.m. and four feet from other carts.
Get it ready
Keep plastic bags, food scraps, animal waste, ashes, sod, building material, and tree trunks or large branches out of the cart. Removing the cart costs a fee and a suspension runs 30 to 90 days.
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.
A Yakima address on city utility service with furniture, appliances, electronics, tires, yard waste or other large household items.
Cost & conditions
The city publishes a minimum pickup charge and per-item amounts, so confirm the total for the exact pieces you are setting out when you book.
Arrange it
Call the Refuse Division at 509-575-6005 to schedule the appointment, then leave the items where the crew can reach them.
Only residents who receive City Utility Services are eligible, items left without an arrangement are not collected, and construction or remodeling material is not part of this route.
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Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Yard debris removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Yakima.
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.
How does the Yakima yard waste cart work?+
The city offers an optional 96-gallon cart with weekly collection from March 1 through the end of November, billed monthly of that season and free of charge in the winter months. Plastic bags, food scraps, ashes, sod and building material are not accepted.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.
