Yard Debris Removal in Hemet, CA
Yard waste removal in Hemet made easy: branches, leaves, old fencing, and yard debris — cleared out so your yard is usable again.
Green waste piles up fast once you start cutting back brush, trimming trees, or clearing an overgrown yard. Our yard debris removal service hauls it all away in one trip so it does not sit through a Hemet summer.
What Counts as Yard Waste
- Tree branches and trimmings
- Grass clippings and leaves
- Brush and dead plants
- Palm fronds
- Small stumps and root balls
- Fence and yard debris from cleanup projects
Free and Low-Cost Options First (Before You Call Us)
We’d rather you know your free options than pay us for something the city already covers. Here’s what’s available in Hemet:
- CR&R green waste cart: if your pile fits in your weekly green waste cart, that’s the cheapest option — it’s already included in your trash service
- Free bulky item pickup: the City of Hemet offers 2 free bulky-item pickups per year, up to 3 cubic yards each — check the city’s website for scheduling
- Community Clean-Up events: Hemet holds Community Clean-Up days (the 2026 dates include August 1 and November 7) where residents can drop off larger amounts of debris
- Free compost at Lamb Canyon: Lamb Canyon Landfill offers free compost pickup, and clean green waste drop-off is often accepted there as well
If your pile is bigger than the cart or the free pickup limit, or you don’t want to wait for the next Community Clean-Up date, that’s when hiring a hauler makes sense — see below.
Yard Debris Removal: When It Makes Sense to Hire Us
The free options above work great for routine yard maintenance. They stop being enough when:
- You’re clearing a large overgrown yard or lot all at once — well beyond the 3 cubic yard bulky-pickup limit
- You have heavy items the city won’t take curbside — stumps, root balls, palm trees, or large branches from a tree removal
- You can’t wait weeks for the next scheduled pickup or Community Clean-Up date
- You’re prepping for a home sale, move, or HOA compliance deadline and need it gone now
What We Take (Including the Hard Stuff)
Beyond the basics, we also take the items municipal pickup usually won’t:
- Dirt and sod: accepted, priced by weight
- Stumps and root balls: accepted — larger stumps may take extra labor, which we’ll quote upfront
- Concrete and rock: accepted in reasonable amounts, priced by weight
- Palm trees and fronds: accepted — palm debris is heavy and spiky, and we come prepared for it
Landscaper or Junk Removal — Which Do You Need?
Landscapers cut, trim, and shape. We haul. If you already have a landscaper cutting back your yard, we’re often the second call — clearing out what they leave behind so you’re not stuck finding somewhere to put a pile of cut brush. If you need both cutting and hauling, tell us and we can usually coordinate timing so the cleanup happens right after the cutting.
Why Timing Matters in Hemet
Hemet summers regularly climb past 100 degrees, and piled green waste becomes a fire hazard fast. If you are clearing brush for defensible space ahead of wildfire season — a real concern across Riverside County — getting it off the property quickly matters. We can usually turn around a yard waste pickup fast, especially in spring and fall.
Pricing for Yard Waste
Yard waste is priced by volume. A moderate cleanup pile typically falls in the $150 to $400 range. Large jobs may run into full truckload pricing, $400 to $600 or more. Heavy items like dirt, concrete, or large stumps are priced by weight. You will get a specific number based on your pile before we schedule anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bag the yard waste first?
No. Loose piles are fine.
What’s the cheapest way to get rid of yard waste?
If it fits your CR&R green waste cart, that’s free since it’s already part of your trash service. For larger amounts, the city’s 2 free bulky pickups per year (up to 3 cubic yards each) or the Community Clean-Up events are your next cheapest options. We’re the right call once your pile is bigger than those limits.
Does Waste Management or CR&R pick up yard waste?
Yes, through the weekly green waste cart included in standard residential service, plus limited free bulky-item pickups per year. For volume beyond that, a hauler or a Community Clean-Up event is the next step.
Will junk removal take yard waste?
Yes — branches, leaves, brush, palm fronds, and even stumps, dirt, and concrete in reasonable amounts. It’s one of the most common things we haul.
Can you help clear brush for wildfire defensible space?
Yes, this is a common request in Hemet. We can haul away cleared brush and vegetation the same day in many cases.
Get Your Yard Cleared Today
Call or text (951) 555-7777 and tell us about your pile. You will get a real price for yard waste removal before we schedule the pickup.