Find Local Yard Waste Removal Companies in Rockford, IL
2 yard waste removal companies are listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Rockford's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.
The Rockford pages we checked do not mention brush, limbs and yard waste by name. Call 779-348-7300 (city) or 815-965-2489 (contracted hauler) to ask before you set one out.
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Rockford is 8.1 miles northeast of the city center.
Yard Waste Removal companies near Rockford
College Hunks hualling Junk
Street address not mapped
4.7 mi north of the Rockford city center
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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Advanced Disposal
8290 IL 251, Davis Junction, IL 61020
8.2 mi south of the Rockford 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 Rockford
- Check the city option first. In Rockford: bulk items collected every week on your regular garbage day. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three of the 2 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 Rockford takes
Local rules that apply to brush, limbs and yard waste
- The Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Center, 3315 Kishwaukee Street, is open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays noon to 4 p.m., free for Illinois residents. Liquids must be in containers of 5 gallons or less. Latex paint is no longer accepted: leave it open to dry, then set the can out with the lid off. Source
How pickup works in Rockford
Rockford collects bulk items every week on your garbage day with no call ahead. The cap is one truck hopper, about 3 cubic yards, per home per week, and more than that adds a bulk surcharge. Prep matters here: cut boards and poles to 4 feet, fold king mattresses, and halve king box springs.
The schedule, set-out and limit rules don't single out brush, limbs and yard waste; they follow the general bulky item rules.
City contact: 779-348-7300 (city) or 815-965-2489 (contracted hauler)
City fees for brush, limbs and yard waste
- Volumes over one truck hopper a week are charged the bulk refuse surcharge in the City's Fee Schedule.
The city's fee list has no separate charge for brush, limbs and yard waste. All Rockford bulk pickup fees
Where to take brush, limbs and yard waste near Rockford
Transfer stations for brush, limbs and yard waste
Some transfer stations take bagged leaves and brush in a separate area. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Transfer station (8.1 mi northeast of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Composting yard waste in Rockford
No public yard waste or compost drop-off is mapped in OpenStreetMap near Rockford 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 Rockford
Rockford is in Winnebago County, Illinois. This page covers the 9 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 61020, 61101, 61102, 61103, 61104, 61107, 61108, 61109, 61114.
Other cities we cover nearby: Peoria, IL (108 mi), Cedar Rapids, IA (136 mi), Ann Arbor, MI (273 mi), Columbia, MO (286 mi).
See all yard waste removal cities in Illinois.
Frequently asked questions
Does Rockford pick up brush, limbs and yard waste?
The Rockford pages we checked do not mention brush, limbs and yard waste by name. Call 779-348-7300 (city) or 815-965-2489 (contracted hauler) to ask before you set one out.
When does Rockford collect yard waste and brush?
The Rockford pages we checked do not give a yard waste schedule.
What does it cost to get rid of brush, limbs and yard waste in Rockford?
The city fee list has no separate line for brush, limbs and yard waste; the general rule is: Volumes over one truck hopper a week are charged the bulk refuse surcharge in the City's Fee Schedule. 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 Rockford city center, or with an address in Rockford, 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 Rockford?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.