Find Local Yard Waste Removal Companies in Ann Arbor, MI
No yard waste removal companies near Ann Arbor are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own options.
The Ann Arbor pages we checked do not mention brush, limbs and yard waste by name. Call 734-994-7336 (city customer service) to ask before you set one out.
For a self-haul, the closest transfer station mapped near Ann Arbor is 2.5 miles west of the city center, at 2463 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor.
Yard Waste Removal companies near Ann Arbor
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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 Ann Arbor
- Check the city option first. In Ann Arbor: no curbside bulky pickup. Large items go to the city's Drop-Off Station or a county cleanup day. The rules are summarized below.
- Shortlist two or three local companies 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 Ann Arbor takes
Local rules that apply to brush, limbs and yard waste
- Washtenaw County residents can drop household hazardous waste free, by appointment: Saturday collections at the Home Toxics Center, 705 N. Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, and weekday drop-offs at the HHW Center in Northville (734-222-3950). Source
How pickup works in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor has no curbside bulky pickup at all, and leaving a couch or mattress at the curb can get you fined. You have three options: the city's Drop-Off Station (residents can get a pass that waives the gate fee), a Washtenaw County cleanup day, or a private hauler.
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: 734-994-7336 (city customer service)
City fees for brush, limbs and yard waste
- City residents can apply for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee (currently $3). Disposal fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials.
The city's fee list has no separate charge for brush, limbs and yard waste. All Ann Arbor bulk pickup fees
Where to take brush, limbs and yard waste near Ann Arbor
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Ann Arbor Drop-Off Station (run by a local nonprofit for the city), 2950 East Ellsworth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Transfer stations for brush, limbs and yard waste
Some transfer stations take bagged leaves and brush in a separate area. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Ann Arbor Dumpster Rentals · 2463 West Stadium Boulevard, Ann Arbor (2.5 mi west of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Composting yard waste in Ann Arbor
No public yard waste or compost drop-off is mapped in OpenStreetMap near Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is in Washtenaw County, Michigan. This page covers the 5 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 48103, 48104, 48105, 48108, 48109.
Other cities we cover nearby: Akron, OH (141 mi), Dayton, OH (174 mi), Rockford, IL (273 mi).
Frequently asked questions
Does Ann Arbor pick up brush, limbs and yard waste?
The Ann Arbor pages we checked do not mention brush, limbs and yard waste by name. Call 734-994-7336 (city customer service) to ask before you set one out.
When does Ann Arbor collect yard waste and brush?
The Ann Arbor pages we checked do not give a yard waste schedule.
What does it cost to get rid of brush, limbs and yard waste in Ann Arbor?
The city fee list has no separate line for brush, limbs and yard waste; the general rule is: City residents can apply for a pass that waives the Drop-Off Station gate fee (currently $3). Disposal fees still apply for large items and some hard-to-recycle materials. 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 Ann Arbor city center, or with an address in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.