Find Local Yard Waste Removal Companies in Tempe, AZ
5 yard waste removal companies are listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Tempe's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.
Green organics go in their own pile on your bulk week: limbs up to 4 feet long and 19 inches across, leaves and clippings in a box or compostable bag. On the city's accepted list: tree trimmings, palm fronds, leaves (boxed or in compostable bags).
For a self-haul, the closest landfill mapped near Tempe is 5.4 miles northeast of the city center, at 1564 N. Alma School Road, Mesa.
Yard Waste Removal companies near Tempe
D&D Tear Off & Removal
Street address not mapped
1.1 mi southwest of the Tempe city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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VR Junkies
Street address not mapped
2.6 mi north of the Tempe city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Dustless Tile Removal
Street address not mapped
2.9 mi northwest of the Tempe city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Arizona Home Floors Dustless Tile Removal
Street address not mapped
3.3 mi northwest of the Tempe city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Adrenaline Junkee
1000 North Hamilton Street, Chandler, AZ
7.3 mi southeast of the Tempe city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Company data © OpenStreetMap contributors, retrieved October 19, 2026. No ratings or reviews; the order is by distance from the city center.
How to choose a yard waste removal company in Tempe
- Check the city option first. In Tempe: bulk trash and green organics collection every other month by area. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three of the 5 companies listed above and check on their websites that they take brush, limbs and yard waste.
- Ask each one for a written, all-in price: labor, disposal fees, stairs, minimum charges and any extra for heavy items.
- Ask where your items will end up, and whether usable pieces are donated or recycled.
- Agree on the pickup window and what you need to do first: bag leaves and bundle branches the way the city asks.
Typical cost of yard waste removal
Brush pile removal typically costs $150 to $200 per pickup-truck load; a full yard cleanup typically costs $125 to $400.
Source: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). National ranges, not local quotes.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the quote a fixed price or based on volume, and what happens if the load is bigger than expected?
- Are disposal and dump fees included?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case something in the home is damaged?
- How many people will come, and will they carry items down stairs?
- Which items won't you take?
- Is the green waste composted or mulched, and do you haul large logs and stumps?
Brush, limbs and yard waste: what Tempe takes
Accepted
- Tree trimmings, palm fronds, leaves (boxed or in compostable bags)
Local rules that apply to brush, limbs and yard waste
- The Household Products Collection Center, 1320 E. University Drive, takes household hazardous waste from Tempe and Guadalupe residents on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring a driver's license or current utility bill, carry items in cardboard boxes in the trunk or truck bed, and stay in your vehicle. Usable paint and cleaning supplies are given away free. Source
How pickup works in Tempe
Tempe collects bulk trash and green organics every other month by area, with a 10 cubic yard cap. Have the piles out by 6 a.m. on the Monday of your week, and no sooner than 10 days before. Between rounds you can book a paid call-in pickup, or use your free monthly 1,000-pound visit to the regional transfer station.
What the rules say about brush, limbs and yard waste: Tree trimmings up to 4 feet long and 19 inches across. Landscapers may not set out green waste.
City contact: 480-350-4311 (Tempe 311)
City fees for brush, limbs and yard waste
- Regular bulk collection is part of residential service.
The city's fee list has no separate charge for brush, limbs and yard waste. All Tempe bulk pickup fees
Where to take brush, limbs and yard waste near Tempe
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Sky Harbor Regional Transfer Station
- Household Products Collection Center (city)
Landfills for brush, limbs and yard waste
Some landfills keep a separate brush or green waste area. (7 within 15 miles.)
- Landfill · 1564 N. Alma School Road, Mesa (5.4 mi northeast of the city center, map)
Transfer stations for brush, limbs and yard waste
Some transfer stations take bagged leaves and brush in a separate area. (12 within 15 miles.)
- Transfer station · 2618 West 1st Street, Tempe (3.8 mi northwest of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Composting yard waste in Tempe
No public yard waste or compost drop-off is mapped in OpenStreetMap near Tempe yet, so the city's own yard waste collection described above, or home composting for leaves and grass, are the main options.
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Areas served around Tempe
Tempe is in Maricopa County, Arizona. This page covers the 4 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 85281, 85282, 85283, 85284.
Other cities we cover nearby: Abilene, TX (710 mi), Boise, ID (742 mi), Lawton, OK (778 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Tempe pick up brush, limbs and yard waste?
Green organics go in their own pile on your bulk week: limbs up to 4 feet long and 19 inches across, leaves and clippings in a box or compostable bag. On the city's accepted list: tree trimmings, palm fronds, leaves (boxed or in compostable bags).
When does Tempe collect yard waste and brush?
Green organics go in their own pile on your bulk week: limbs up to 4 feet long and 19 inches across, leaves and clippings in a box or compostable bag.
What does it cost to get rid of brush, limbs and yard waste in Tempe?
The city fee list has no separate line for brush, limbs and yard waste; the general rule is: Regular bulk collection is part of residential service. Private yard waste removal nationally: Brush pile removal typically costs $150 to $200 per pickup-truck load; a full yard cleanup typically costs $125 to $400.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Tempe city center, or with an address in Tempe, whose name or tags match yard waste removal. We don't rank them, take payment for placement or publish ratings or reviews. Owners can claim or update a listing.
Does Removal Services Near Me do the removal in Tempe?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.