Find Local Yard Waste Removal Companies in Akron, OH
No yard waste removal companies near Akron are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own options.
Brush and branches can go out in tied bundles with weekly large-item pickup. On the city's accepted list: tied bundles of carpet, wood, brush, branches and fencing.
For a self-haul, the closest yard waste or compost drop-off mapped near Akron is 10.3 miles northeast of the city center.
Yard Waste Removal companies near Akron
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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 Akron
- Check the city option first. In Akron: large items picked up every week on your collection day, plus three Special Bulk Volume pickups a year. 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 Akron takes
Accepted
- Tied bundles of carpet, wood, brush, branches and fencing
Local rules that apply to brush, limbs and yard waste
- Summit County's household hazardous waste collections at the county recycling agency are seasonal, and the 2026 season has closed. Check the agency's HHW page for next season's dates. Source
How pickup works in Akron
Akron takes furniture, mattresses and other large items every week on your collection day, with no call needed, set 3 feet from your city cart. For a move-out or basement clean-out full of bags and boxes, book one of your three yearly Special Bulk Volume pickups through 311 at least a working day ahead.
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: 311 or 330-375-2311
City fees for brush, limbs and yard waste
- Weekly large-item pickup is part of city trash service.
The city's fee list has no separate charge for brush, limbs and yard waste. All Akron bulk pickup fees
Where to take brush, limbs and yard waste near Akron
Yard waste and compost sites for brush, limbs and yard waste
These sites take brush, limbs and leaves and turn them into mulch or compost; some charge by the load. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Yard waste or compost drop-off (10.3 mi northeast of the city center, map)
Landfills for brush, limbs and yard waste
Some landfills keep a separate brush or green waste area. (24 within 15 miles.)
- Akron Industrial Waste Services Landfill (2.0 mi east 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. (2 within 15 miles.)
- City of Kent Yard Waste Site (8.9 mi northeast of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Composting and yard waste drop-off in Akron
1 yard waste or compost drop-off site is mapped within 25 miles of Akron; the list above shows the closest. Brush and leaves dropped there are usually ground into mulch or compost.
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Areas served around Akron
Akron is in Summit County, Ohio. This page covers the 15 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 44301, 44302, 44303, 44304, 44305, 44306, 44307, 44308, 44310, 44311, 44312, 44313, 44314, 44319, 44320.
Other cities we cover nearby: Ann Arbor, MI (141 mi), Dayton, OH (167 mi).
See all yard waste removal cities in Ohio.
Frequently asked questions
Does Akron pick up brush, limbs and yard waste?
Brush and branches can go out in tied bundles with weekly large-item pickup. On the city's accepted list: tied bundles of carpet, wood, brush, branches and fencing.
When does Akron collect yard waste and brush?
Brush and branches can go out in tied bundles with weekly large-item pickup.
What does it cost to get rid of brush, limbs and yard waste in Akron?
The city fee list has no separate line for brush, limbs and yard waste; the general rule is: Weekly large-item pickup is part of city trash 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 Akron city center, or with an address in Akron, 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 Akron?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.