Yard work done? Book pickup for contractor bags of leaves, grass clippings and small trimmings. Choose your bag count for an exact price. Loose piles need a photo quote.
You have already spent your time clearing the yard. Choose how many contractor bags are going and give the cleanup a finish date, with a price you can see before booking.
Count bags, not branches.
One filled contractor bag is one item. Add the quantity you need.
Know the total now.
The first bag starts the order; every other bag uses the additional-item price.
Follow the pickup.
Choose a day, receive updates and see photos after collection.
Use standard contractor bags for the online price. Every bag must be carryable and weigh 50 lb or less.
Leaves, grass and small trimmings.
Bag the loose material before pickup. Small branches must fit inside the bag without making it unsafe to handle.
A loose pile needs its own plan.
Unbagged brush, branches or yard waste? Text photos and your ZIP code for a custom quote. Do not book a loose yard pile as a number of contractor bags.
Keep dirt and gravel separate.
Neither is included in a contractor bag. Tell our team about soil, rocks, sod or mixed heavy material before booking.
Yard debris removal prices in Cullman
First item / additional item
Contractor bag$69 / $20
The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.
The department runs seasonal leaf, limb and brush pickup as part of the residential service, with bagging, size and volume rules.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. City of Cullman residential sanitation customers. The residential service application lists brush and leaf pickup among the services included in the monthly cart rate, with a three cubic yard limit per stop.
When & how
Put the material out for the department's seasonal pickup, keeping it within five feet of the curb and away from vehicles and mailboxes.
Get it ready
Bag loose green waste in biodegradable bags, with no bagging required for leaves during fall and winter leaf season, keep limbs under six feet and stumps and tree parts under 75 pounds, keep dirt, rocks and concrete out of the pile, stay inside three cubic yards per stop, and hire a contractor for brush a contractor produced.
Green waste goes within five feet of the curb and away from vehicles and mailboxes. Loose green waste must be in biodegradable bags because plastic bags are not collected, with no bagging required for leaves during fall and winter leaf season, and no dirt, rocks or concrete may be mixed into the pile.
Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.
Cullman households that move their own material use the free city Recycling Center at 925 Convent Road NE, open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., which takes paper, cardboard, metal cans and plastics number 1 and 2 and refuses glass, plastic bags, batteries, Styrofoam, electronics, textiles, yard waste and scrap metal. Green waste goes out for the department's seasonal leaf and brush pickup within five feet of the curb, in biodegradable bags where bagging is used, with limbs under six feet, stumps under 75 pounds and no more than three cubic yards per stop. Anything the cart refuses, such as a couch, a mattress, an appliance or a television, has to be scheduled with the Sanitation Department on (256) 737-7560 as a large item pickup for an additional fee, and the department also rents roll-off containers for home repair and clean-up projects. The city publishes no tire route, so ask the department before storing or setting tires out. Sanitation and recycling services, rates, rules and the large item referralResidential service application with the monthly charge and the bulk pickup pricingGreen waste service change notice with the bagging and size rulesSanitation service guidelines for residents
Customer reviews
Less stuff. A lot less stress.
★★★★★
“Super easy service to use! They kept me up to date on the pick up and it helped ease a lot of my moving stress.”
Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.
Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Yard debris removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Cullman.
How much is bagged yard debris pickup?+
One contractor bag is $69; each additional bag is $20. Select your bag count to see the total. Every bag must be carryable, weigh 50 lb or less, and contain no dirt or gravel.
Can you pick up a loose pile of branches or yard waste?+
Contact our team for a custom quote. Text a photo of the whole pile, its approximate dimensions, your ZIP code and a view of the pickup access. We confirm the scope, price and scheduling before you book.
Can I book regular paper yard bags?+
The online item for this service is a standard contractor bag. If your yard debris is in another kind of bag, send a photo so our team can confirm the right booking.
Can I arrange same-day pickup?+
Book by 2pm in the pickup address’s local time for same-day pickup. Checkout shows the available dates for your address. Your booking is for a pickup day, rather than an exact arrival window. We send updates and photos after collection.
Where should I put my items?+
Use an accessible outdoor spot you are allowed to use, and follow the instructions in your confirmation. Keep sidewalks, entrances and vehicle access clear. You arrange any indoor carrying. For a loading dock or a short building access window, confirm the setup with our team before booking.
How does Cullman pick up brush and leaves?+
The Sanitation Department runs seasonal leaf, limb and brush pickup as part of the residential service. Green waste goes within five feet of the curb, loose material has to be in biodegradable bags during the season, limbs must be under six feet, stumps under 75 pounds, and only three cubic yards are taken per stop.Official guidance
Who collects garbage in Cullman?+
The City of Cullman Sanitation and Recycling Department runs the service, with one 96 gallon cart per household at the monthly residential rate and an extra cart available for an additional monthly charge with a twelve month minimum. The department answers on (256) 737-7560.Official guidance
How do I get rid of a couch or appliance in Cullman?+
Call the Sanitation Department on (256) 737-7560 and schedule a large item pickup for an additional fee. The application names mattresses, boxes and televisions, and the department adds appliances, furniture, wood and metal, and the price starts at a minimum and rises to a truck load.Official guidance
Can green waste go in the Cullman cart?+
No. Yard debris cannot go in the cart, so the department runs a seasonal leaf, limb and brush pickup instead. Green waste goes within five feet of the curb, loose material has to be in biodegradable bags because plastic bags are refused, and a stop is limited to three cubic yards.Official guidance
One less thing on your list
Make room for the rest of your day.
Choose the right items and quantities, review your exact total and book your pickup. We keep you updated and send photos afterward.
