Hampton Roads service
Yard Waste Removal in Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads cities each run their own yard-waste pickup programs, but they have limits. Most cap how much you can put curbside, exclude logs and stumps, and skip pickups during storms or holidays. PoofHaul connects you to local haulers when the pile is bigger than the city will take, when you missed the pickup window, or when you've got logs and stumps that the curb truck won't touch.
How yard waste removal works on PoofHaul
Photo the pile
Wide shot showing the volume + close-ups of any logs, stumps, or branches longer than four feet. Bagged versus loose matters; haulers price differently because loose yard waste packs lighter than bagged.
Bids that match volume to truck
A pickup truck holds about 3 cubic yards loose; a 16-foot dump trailer holds 12 to 16. Bids reflect truck size needed, distance to disposal, and whether the load is clean (just yard waste) or mixed (yard waste plus storm debris with mixed materials).
Disposal at the right facility
Clean yard waste goes to SPSA's compost facility or the local convenience center's mulch pile (cheaper tipping than mixed MSW). Stumps and logs sometimes go to specialty wood recyclers. The bid covers routing.
What we typically haul
Bagged leaves + grass clippings
Lightest load type; most volume per dollar
Loose brush + branches under 4 feet
Standard yard cleanup volume
Branches longer than 4 feet
Often won't fit curbside trucks; haulers can take them whole or cut them down
Logs + small stumps
Heavier per cubic yard; sometimes routed to wood recyclers
Sod + dirt
Heavy. Mention up front; some haulers price it separately
Before you book
Most HR cities have a yard-waste pickup day
Newport News, Hampton, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Portsmouth all run yard-waste collection on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule, with limits on volume and stick length. If your pile fits the limit and you can wait, the city pickup is free. PoofHaul makes sense when you're past the limit, off-cycle, or hauling material the city excludes.
Logs and stumps are usually excluded from city pickup
Most HR cities cap stick diameter (usually 4 inches) and length (usually 4 feet) for curbside yard-waste pickup. Anything bigger needs a hauler or self-haul to the landfill. Mention diameter and length so the bid's right.
Treated wood is not yard waste
Pressure-treated lumber, painted wood, and pallet scraps are construction debris, not yard waste, and route to a different facility. If you've got a mix, mention it; the hauler may itemize the bid.
Yard Waste Removal FAQ
- How much does yard waste removal cost in Hampton Roads?
- $150 to $300 for a small pickup-truck load (post-storm cleanup, branches from one tree). $300 to $500 for a half-trailer or full-trailer load (post-landscaping, multiple trees down). Per-cubic-yard pricing for larger projects runs $40 to $75 per cubic yard depending on content.
- Don't cities pick up yard waste?
- Yes, all HR cities run yard-waste collection with weekly or bi-weekly pickup. The catch: volume caps, stick-length limits, and exclusion of logs and stumps. If your pile fits the limit, free city pickup is the right call. If you've got more than the city will take, missed the window, or have logs and stumps, that's where PoofHaul fits.
- What about logs and stumps?
- Logs and stumps are usually excluded from curbside pickup (most cities cap at 4-inch diameter, 4-foot length). Haulers can take them. Stumps with a lot of dirt attached are heavier than they look and sometimes priced separately because of the weight.
- Branches longer than 4 feet?
- Most curbside trucks won't take them. Haulers will, either whole if the truck space allows or cut down on-site. Mention length and quantity in the job description.
- Storm cleanup specifically?
- Storm debris piles up fast and the city pickup queue can run a week or two behind. PoofHaul haulers can usually get on-site within 24 to 48 hours after a storm. Mention if your pile contains roof shingles, fence pieces, or other mixed material; that's not pure yard waste and routes differently.
- Bagged vs. loose, does it matter?
- Bagged is denser per cubic yard and slightly more expensive per yard at most facilities. Loose is bulkier, sometimes cheaper to tip but takes more truck space. Either way, the hauler will pack the truck for the lowest disposal cost; you see one all-in price.
- What if I just want to drop it at the dump myself?
- Most HR convenience centers accept yard waste from city residents at low or no cost (some cap monthly volume; some charge a small per-load fee). If you've got a truck and time, self-haul is often cheaper. PoofHaul makes sense when you don't have the truck, the time, or the access.
Yard Waste Removal by city
Other PoofHaul services
Mattress Removal
$80 to $160 for a mattress + box spring
Appliance Pickup
$80 to $200 per appliance, refrigerators with refrigerant $120 to $220
Refrigerator Removal
$120 to $220 for standard fridge or freezer, $180 to $280 for side-by-side or commercial-style
Garage Cleanout
$240 to $700 depending on volume, small pickup load to a full dump trailer
Estate Cleanout
$800 to $4,000+ depending on home size, contents, and access
Hot Tub Removal
$300 to $650 for standard backyard hot tub, $650 to $1,200 for tubs requiring crane access or significant disassembly
Shed Teardown
$300 to $1,500 depending on size, foundation type, and access
Post-Construction Debris Removal
$200 to $600 per load typical, larger projects priced by cubic yard
Eviction Cleanout
Studio $200 to $400 / 1BR $400 to $800 / 2BR $600 to $1,500 / 3BR $1,000 to $2,500
Hoarder Cleanup
Most hoarder cleanups in Hampton Roads run $2,000 to $6,000 for a single home. Severe cases can exceed $10,000 due to time, equipment, and safety protocols.
Piano Removal
Upright $150 to $400, baby grand $400 to $800, grand $600 to $1,500, concert grand $1,000 to $2,500
Couch and Sofa Removal
Standard couch $80 to $150, sectional $150 to $300, multi-piece add-ons priced per piece
Ready to schedule yard waste removal?
Post a photo. Local haulers send bids. Pay after the job.