Find Local Tree Removal Companies in Cary, NC
No tree companies near Cary are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
Cary collects yard waste at the curb on your regular day, out by 7 a.m.
Tree Removal companies near Cary
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How to choose a tree removal company in Cary
- Check the city rules first: what Cary will pick up at the curb, and whether the tree needs a permit (both below).
- Shortlist two or three local tree companies and ask whether they take down trees of your tree's size and type.
- Ask for a written price that says what's included: felling, hauling the wood, and grinding the stump.
- Ask whether a certified arborist will look at the tree, especially if it leans over the house or a power line.
- Agree on the date, how the crew will protect your lawn and fences, and what happens to the logs and chips.
Typical tree removal cost
Removing a tree typically costs $400 to $1,200, with a national average around $850; a small, easy-to-reach tree can be about $200 and a large or complex removal up to about $3,000. Height, trunk width, wood type, access and hauling the wood away all change the price.
National figures, not Cary prices: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). Get a written price before work starts.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the price fixed, and does it include hauling the wood and grinding the stump?
- Who climbs or runs the bucket truck, and is anyone a certified arborist?
- Do you carry liability insurance and workers' compensation, in case of damage or an injury on my property?
- Will you handle any city permit, and the utility if the tree is near a line?
- What will be left behind: logs, chips, sawdust?
Cary brush and limb pickup rules
Cary collects yard waste at the curb on your regular day, out by 7 a.m. Limbs must be under 4 feet long and 4 inches across, tied in bundles no bigger than 2 feet across and 50 pounds. For longer limbs (under 14 inches across) the town runs a chipper service by request for a fee; call 311.
Source: carync.gov carync.gov
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Cary
Cary's tree-clearing rules generally exclude single-family and duplex lots, but clearing a required buffer or protected vegetation area can still bring penalties. Ask Planning (311 or 919-469-4046) before cutting near a buffer or stream.
Source: codelibrary.amlegal.com carync.gov
Trees near power lines
Don't cut limbs near a power line yourself. Call the electric utility named on your bill: utilities clear trees from their main lines and can usually arrange a temporary disconnect of the line to your house so a tree crew can work safely.
Yard-waste and mulch drop-off near Cary
No yard-waste or mulch drop-off site near Cary is mapped in OpenStreetMap yet. Use the city's curbside rules above, or ask the company you hire to haul the wood away.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Cary?
Cary's tree-clearing rules generally exclude single-family and duplex lots, but clearing a required buffer or protected vegetation area can still bring penalties. Ask Planning (311 or 919-469-4046) before cutting near a buffer or stream.
Will Cary pick up the branches?
Cary collects yard waste at the curb on your regular day, out by 7 a.m. Limbs must be under 4 feet long and 4 inches across, tied in bundles no bigger than 2 feet across and 50 pounds. For longer limbs (under 14 inches across) the town runs a chipper service by request for a fee; call 311.
How much does it cost?
Removing a tree typically costs $400 to $1,200, with a national average around $850; a small, easy-to-reach tree can be about $200 and a large or complex removal up to about $3,000. Height, trunk width, wood type, access and hauling the wood away all change the price. These are national figures, not local quotes.
Who handles a tree touching a power line?
Don't cut limbs near a power line yourself. Call the electric utility named on your bill: utilities clear trees from their main lines and can usually arrange a temporary disconnect of the line to your house so a tree crew can work safely.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Cary city center, or with an address in Cary, tagged as an arborist or tree service or with tree or stump work in their name. We don't publish ratings or reviews, and companies can claim or correct a listing.
Related pages
Sources
City rules, checked October 2026: https://www.carync.gov/services-publications/garbage-recycling-yard-waste/yard-waste; https://www.carync.gov/mayor-council/town-policies/solid-waste-collection; https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/cary/latest/cary_nc/0-0-0-59894; https://www.carync.gov/business-development/development-regulations.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 183,582 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).