Whether you just tackled an overgrown backyard in Riverside, trimmed back the palms after a windy week in Los Angeles, or cleared brush before fire season in Orange County, you are left with the same problem: piles of branches, grass clippings, and yard debris that won’t fit in your green bin. Yard waste and green waste removal is one of the most common services we handle at 911 Junk CA, and this 2026 guide breaks down what it costs, your disposal options, and how to do it the right way across Southern California.
Yard waste (also called green waste) is organic material from your landscaping and gardening projects. In Southern California, this typically includes:
It’s worth knowing what does not count as clean green waste. Soil, rocks, concrete, treated or painted lumber, and pressure-treated fencing are considered mixed debris and are usually priced differently because they can’t go to a green waste recycling facility.
Most yard waste removal in the region is priced by volume — how much space your debris takes up in the truck. As a 2026 benchmark for Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and Orange County, expect the following ranges:
For reference, a full trailer of yard waste (around 225 cubic feet) often runs about $200 in the LA area, while hourly labor for landscape hauling commonly falls between $100 and $125 per worker depending on your ZIP code.
Roughly 80 cities and unincorporated areas in Los Angeles County offer residential green waste collection that accepts clean brush, grass, and tree trimmings. This is the cheapest route for small, ongoing yard work — but green bins have strict size and weight limits, and they won’t handle a one-time large cleanup, storm damage, or a full landscaping overhaul.
If you have a truck and the time, you can haul a clean green waste load to a Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts facility or a local recycling yard. Expect a tipping fee plus the cost of fuel and your time. Clean, separated green loads are usually cheaper to dump than mixed debris, so sort your material before you go.
For large piles, hard-to-reach debris, or anything you’d rather not load yourself, full-service removal is the easiest option. A crew comes out, loads everything from wherever it sits — backyard, side gate, or hillside — and hauls it to the proper facility. You don’t lift a finger, and the debris is sorted for recycling where possible.
California’s SB 1383 law requires organic waste — including yard trimmings — to be diverted from landfills and composted or recycled to cut methane emissions. That’s why reputable haulers take green waste to dedicated recycling facilities instead of dumping it with general trash. Choosing a service that recycles your yard waste keeps you compliant and turns your branches and clippings into mulch and compost instead of landfill gas.
From a single pile of palm fronds to a full backyard overhaul, 911 Junk CA handles yard waste and green waste removal across Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, and Orange County. Our crews do all the loading, recycle green material whenever possible, and give you honest, upfront pricing. Contact 911 Junk CA today for a free, no-obligation quote and reclaim your yard without the hassle.
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