After a big landscaping project, it can be hard to get rid of all the yard waste you create. From tree clippings to unused concrete, the trash can pile up. If you are looking to invest in a trash pick up service to help you keep yard waste at bay, here’s what you need to know.
Types of Yard Waste
One of the most important things to keep in mind is that there are different types of yard waste, which means you have to follow different guidelines for disposing of that waste. You might have a bin that you can fill with leaves, small branches, and grass clippings, but that doesn’t mean you can throw large branches or rocks in there. If you want to get rid of all your yard waste, you may need to use the bin offered by your trash pick up service as well as a yard waste removal service. These can take the hassle out of sorting.
Pick Up Services
Depending on where you live, you can probably sign up for yard waste pick up services through your garbage company or by exploring local options. Give your local garbage company a call and ask them about yard waste pick up. These bins are typically offered in larger sizes and are picked up once a week. You can throw any basic yard waste in there, including things like plants, leaves, pine needles, and grass clippings. If you’re not sure whether yard waste can go in your bin, check the lid for guidelines or call your garbage company.
Yard Waste Removal
Your trash pick up service can only do so much in terms of getting rid of yard waste. If you have large rocks or a bunch of dirt and gravel you need to get rid of, it’s not going to fit on the truck. In addition to keeping a yard waste bin that you can use for leaves and other small waste, you may also need to call a yard waste removal service that can come to your home and get rid of larger rocks and other difficult waste.
It’s not easy keeping your yard in good shape, especially if you have a lot of heavy yard waste you need to get rid of. According to Reference.com, the average garbage truck weighs 64,000 pounds. Still, they’re not made for tons of yard waste at once. If you have yard waste you need to dispose of, call Opdenaker today and learn about our many waste collection options.