What Types of Yard Waste Can Main Line Junk Remove?
We remove grass clippings, leaves, branches, stumps, mulch, soil, plants, and garden debris. We also haul non-hazardous yard junk, including sheds, decks, and playground equipment.
Are There Requirements for Yard Waste Bags or Containers?
Yes. Yard waste should be placed in biodegradable paper bags, not plastic, and containers or bags must not exceed 40 pounds.
What Are My Yard Waste Disposal Options in Philadelphia?
Options include self-drop-off at Sanitation Convenience Centers or the Fairmount Park Organic Recycling Center, which also offers free compost and mulch pickup.
Do You Offer Same-Day Yard Waste Removal in Philadelphia?
Yes, same-day service is available when possible. Larger projects can be scheduled at your convenience.
Can You Assist With Storm Cleanup?
Absolutely. We remove fallen branches, tree limbs, leaves, and scattered yard debris to help restore your property quickly.
Do You Provide Dumpster Rentals for Yard Cleanup?
Yes, we offer roll-off dumpster rentals for DIY projects. You load the debris as it is placed in the dumpster, and we haul it away when finished.
How Is Yard Waste Removal Priced?
Pricing is based on the volume of debris. Labor fees may apply for bagging or small-item pickup, and special items such as tires or appliances may incur additional surcharges.
Are There Discounts Available?
Seniors receive 10% off, and we offer preferred pricing for property managers or recurring cleanup services.
Do You Remove Landscaping Debris or Overgrowth?
Yes, we haul excess soil, mulch, plants, brush, and overgrown vegetation. We do not provide landscaping or lawn care services.
What to Do with Yard Waste
Pennsylvania law requires yard waste to be recycled. Yard waste refers to organic waste generated during lawn maintenance, landscaping, or storm cleanup. Burning leaves and organic debris is illegal, but there are many ways to recycle or compost yard waste. Recycling yard waste reduces landfill waste and conserves natural resources. Recycled yard waste is turned into value-added products like compost and topsoil, and recycling saves energy compared to producing products from new raw materials. Options include:
- Municipal curbside pickup: Seasonal collection for leaves, tree trimmings, and garden residue
- Grasscycling: Leaving grass clippings on the lawn to naturally fertilize your yard
- Chipping & shredding: Turning branches and leaves into mulch or compostable material
- Backyard composting: Combine green (nitrogen-rich) and brown (carbon-rich) organic matter to enrich healthy soil
Philadelphia runs a specific leaf collection program during a six-week period in the fall. During this time, temporary drop-off locations for bagged leaves are available on select Saturdays, making fall a prime season for yard waste disposal and winter preparation.
Certain yard waste, such as treated wood and pesticides, is considered hazardous and requires special handling to prevent environmental harm.
Main Line Junk can assist with bulk yard waste that municipalities or trash services will not accept.
What Types of Yard & Garden Waste Can Be Composted?
Composting can be done in an open pile or with a compost bin. Green and brown organic waste should be kept moist and aerated by mixing it occasionally. Composting reduces waste and creates valuable soil enrichment material.
Garden and yard waste that can be composted includes:
- Grass clippings
- Plant cuttings and spent plants
- Weeds that haven’t gone to seed
- Dried leaves
- Chipped branches and twigs
“Green” organic waste is usually green and nitrogen-rich. “Brown” organic waste is usually carbon-rich, dry, and brown, like leaves and sawdust. A good rule of thumb for backyard composting is to maintain a mix of half browns and half greens, or ideally, twice as many browns.
Avoid adding pest-infested, diseased, or chemically treated plants to your compost pile, as well as weeds that have gone to seed and may “contaminate” your compost.
