Find Local Yard Waste Removal Companies in Waco, TX
2 yard waste removal companies are listed below from OpenStreetMap data, with Waco's own pickup rules, drop-off sites and typical costs further down.
Schedule brush or leaf pickups up to twice a month at no extra cost: one pile up to 4 x 4 x 4 feet, limbs no thicker than 3 inches, no stumps, up to 20 paper leaf bags.
For a self-haul, the closest landfill mapped near Waco is 6.9 miles southwest of the city center. City fee that applies: brush or yard waste can be taken to Cobbs Recycling Center or the City of Waco Landfill up to four times a year at no additional cost.
Yard Waste Removal companies near Waco
College HUNKS Hauling Junk
120 West Loop 340, Waco, TX 76712
3.2 mi south of the Waco city center
Phone: +1-254-233-9967
Services (from the OpenStreetMap name and tags): junk removal and hauling
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The Junky Monkey
1715 La Salle Avenue, Waco, TX 76706
4.3 mi southeast of the Waco 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 Waco
- Check the city option first. In Waco: one bulky waste pickup a month by request for curbside customers, at no extra charge. 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 Waco takes
Local rules that apply to brush, limbs and yard waste
- Waco residents get four trips a year of bulky and brush waste at Cobbs Recycling Center (4201 Trice Ave., Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), up to 8 cubic yards per visit, about a full-size pickup load. Bring a water bill from the last 30 days and a photo ID with the same address. Loose loads must be tarped. Source
- Cobbs does not take household hazardous waste. Residents can drop off up to 5 gallons of latex paint, and up to 5 gallons of used motor oil, antifreeze and oil filters, each month. Source
How pickup works in Waco
Waco curbside customers book a bulky pickup each time, once a month at no extra charge, plus up to two brush or leaf pickups a month. Crews check each pile against the 6 x 6 x 6 foot limit and tell you the fee if it's over. Freon appliances, tires and glass aren't taken at the curb and go to Cobbs Recycling Center or the landfill.
What the rules say about brush, limbs and yard waste: Brush and leaf-bag pickups can be scheduled up to twice a month. Place items at the curb at least 5 feet from trees, mailboxes, water meters, fences and other obstructions, not under low branches and not on sprinkler heads or meters. Keep bulky and brush piles at least 2 feet apart. Brush piles up to 4 x 4 x 4 feet, no limbs over 3 inches across, no stumps, and up to 20 paper bags of leaves.
City contact: 254-299-2489
City fees for brush, limbs and yard waste
- Brush or yard waste can be taken to Cobbs Recycling Center or the City of Waco Landfill up to four times a year at no additional cost.
Where to take brush, limbs and yard waste near Waco
Drop-off sites listed by the city
- Cobbs Recycling Center (city). Takes glass items, paint, and for a fee tires and freon appliances; free brush and yard waste drop-off up to four times a year.
- City of Waco Landfill. Takes tires and freon appliances for a fee; free brush and yard waste drop-off up to four times a year.
Landfills for brush, limbs and yard waste
Some landfills keep a separate brush or green waste area. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Waco Landfill (6.9 mi southwest 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. (1 within 15 miles.)
- Transfer station (3.2 mi north of the city center, map)
From OpenStreetMap; call ahead about hours and fees.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Composting yard waste in Waco
No public yard waste or compost drop-off is mapped in OpenStreetMap near Waco 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 Waco
Waco is in McLennan County, Texas. This page covers the 11 ZIP codes that overlap the city: 76633, 76657, 76701, 76704, 76705, 76706, 76707, 76708, 76710, 76711, 76712.
Other cities we cover nearby: Temple, TX (33 mi), Killeen, TX (46 mi), Round Rock, TX (77 mi), College Station, TX (86 mi), Tyler, TX (122 mi), Abilene, TX (162 mi).
See all yard waste removal cities in Texas.
Frequently asked questions
Does Waco pick up brush, limbs and yard waste?
Schedule brush or leaf pickups up to twice a month at no extra cost: one pile up to 4 x 4 x 4 feet, limbs no thicker than 3 inches, no stumps, up to 20 paper leaf bags.
When does Waco collect yard waste and brush?
Schedule brush or leaf pickups up to twice a month at no extra cost: one pile up to 4 x 4 x 4 feet, limbs no thicker than 3 inches, no stumps, up to 20 paper leaf bags. Waco residents get four trips a year of bulky and brush waste at Cobbs Recycling Center (4201 Trice Ave., Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.), up to 8 cubic yards per visit, about a full-size pickup load. Bring a water bill from the last 30 days and a photo ID with the same address. Loose loads must be tarped.
What does it cost to get rid of brush, limbs and yard waste in Waco?
Brush or yard waste can be taken to Cobbs Recycling Center or the City of Waco Landfill up to four times a year at no additional cost. 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 Waco city center, or with an address in Waco, 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 Waco?
No. Removal Services Near Me is a directory that lists independent companies; it doesn't haul, remove or dispose of anything itself.