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 Sun Prairie
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 City cart-service residents receive designated yard-waste collections twice in spring and twice in fall. Yard material can also use the permitted center.
City cost & eligibility
Confirm City collection eligibility. Center access is free for qualifying City cart-service residents with a permit; other eligible users pay for a permit.
When & how
Use the posted collection weeks and have material ready by 7 a.m. on the first day.
Get it ready
Use open containers or compostable bags weighing no more than fifty pounds. Keep brush and garbage separate.
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.
Check the Recycle Center’s material list and obtain a permit before traveling. Furniture, cooling appliances and tires need other accepting routes; call Public Works at 608-837-3050 if the material or eligibility is unclear. Recycle Center materials and hoursRecycle Center permits and charges
Permitted household recycling
Sun Prairie Recycle Center
1798 South Bird Street, Sun Prairie, WI
Eligible household leaves, grass, garden waste and brush.
Permit sticker must be displayed on the windshield. No commercial businesses. Qualifying City cart-service homes obtain a free permit; residents of larger buildings and nonresidents need paid permits. Confirm current permit and unloading requirements. No stumps, root balls, lumber, dirt or masonry.
After the last Saturday in March through the third Saturday in October: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Fall weekday closing becomes 5 p.m. Winter, after the first Saturday in December through the last Saturday in March: Monday 3-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Closed City holidays.
A permit is free for qualifying City cart-service homes of one to four units, $30 per year for City residents in larger buildings, and $100 per year for nonresidents. Confirm eligibility before applying.
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 Sun Prairie.
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.
Can I mix branches into bagged leaves?+
No. Brush and yard waste use different preparation. Keep them separate, check the brush program for branches or use the permitted Recycle Center for accepted material.Official guidance
Can residents of larger apartment buildings use the center?+
Yes. City residents in buildings with five or more units can apply for a paid annual permit with proof of residence. Their private garbage collector can separately confirm bulky-item pickup.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.
