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 Cedar Falls
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.
Yard waste goes free to the seasonal compost facility on North Main Street for Cedar Falls residents, or to the Transfer Station where bagged and bulk loads carry published fees.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. Cedar Falls residents at the compost facility, which admits no contractors. The Transfer Station charges separately for yard waste by the bag or by weight.
When & how
The compost facility is open daily 7:30 a.m. to dusk from April through November and weather permitting from December through March. The Transfer Station takes yard waste Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Mondays designated yard waste only.
Get it ready
Yard waste includes tree debris such as brush, vines, logs, shrubs, leaves and twigs; garden debris including fruit and vegetable waste; and yard debris such as grass clippings, weeds, ornamental grasses, house plants and flowers. It may arrive at the Transfer Station in any type of container.
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.
Households with household refuse, demolition material, yard waste, scrap metal, appliances, tires, computers or televisions.
Cost & conditions
From $7 for published minimum charge for loads below the stated weight thresholds, alongside per bag, per ton and per appliance rates published on the same page. Scrap metal carries no charge. Open to the public during posted hours. The separate compost site is for Cedar Falls residents only.
Arrange it
Bring material to 1524 State Street, next to the Cedar Falls Recycling Center, during posted hours. The last load is taken at 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, and the station began accepting solid waste on Mondays starting June 1, 2026.
Lead-acid batteries, asbestos, fertilizers, paint, antifreeze, hazardous waste, concrete, rock, dirt and railroad ties are not accepted. Large batteries such as car or power wheel batteries are refused, and loose insulation is refused because it must be bagged.
Cedar Falls households with brush, leaves, grass clippings, garden debris or other yard waste.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Cedar Falls residents only, with no fee for yard waste disposal. Contractors are not admitted.
Arrange it
Bring yard waste to the 300 block of North Main Street. The facility is open daily 7:30 a.m. to dusk from April through November and weather permitting from December through March.
The facility is for Cedar Falls residents only and does not admit contractors, and outside the April through November season it opens only when weather permits.
Cedar Falls residents can take material to the Transfer Station at 1524 State Street, next to the Cedar Falls Recycling Center, which accepts household refuse, demolition material and yard waste and recycles scrap metal, appliances, tires, computers and televisions. Scrap metal is free, rechargeable batteries go in the Call 2 Recycle boxes in the vestibule, and non-contaminated used engine oil and filters are free, while lead-acid batteries, asbestos, fertilizers, paint, antifreeze, hazardous waste, concrete, rock, dirt and railroad ties are refused. Yard waste is free at the compost facility in the 300 block of North Main Street for Cedar Falls residents, with no contractors admitted. Call Public Works at (319) 273-8629 with questions. Transfer Station hours, accepted and refused materials, and feesYard waste definition, Transfer Station fees and compost facility
Transfer Station and recycling drop-off
Cedar Falls Transfer Station
1524 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA
Household refuse, demolition material and yard waste, plus recycling of scrap metal, appliances, tires, computers and televisions
Lead-acid batteries, asbestos, fertilizers, paint, antifreeze, hazardous waste, concrete, rock, dirt and railroad ties are not accepted, nor are large batteries such as car or power wheel batteries. All insulation must be bagged and loose insulation is refused. Scrap metal carries no charge, rechargeable batteries are accepted in the vestibule Call 2 Recycle boxes, and non-contaminated used engine oil and used oil filters are free.
Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the last load at 4:45 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. with the last load at 2:45 p.m. Solid waste has been accepted on Mondays since June 1, 2026.
From $7 for published minimum charge for loads below the stated weight thresholds, alongside per bag, per ton and per appliance rates. Open to the public during posted hours.
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 Cedar Falls.
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.
Is there a free place to take yard waste?+
Yes. The City compost facility in the 300 block of North Main Street accepts yard waste at no charge, is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to dusk April through November and weather permitting from December through March, and is for Cedar Falls residents only with no contractors.Official guidance
What does the Transfer Station charge for yard waste?+
The Transfer Station publishes a per bag charge for bagged yard waste and a per ton rate for loose yard waste, with a minimum charge for bulk quantities under 400 pounds. Mondays are designated as yard waste only at that location.Official guidance
Do I need a refuse account for the large item pickup?+
Yes. Large item pickup is available to residents with an active Cedar Falls refuse account, and the charges for the stop and for any appliances, computers or televisions are added to the CFU bill.Official guidance
What changed at the Transfer Station in 2026?+
Starting June 1, 2026 the Transfer Station began accepting solid waste on Mondays. Small amounts of yard waste are still accepted at the drop-off location by the scale house, but larger amounts should go to the City compost site in the 300 block of North Main Street.Official guidance
How do I reach Cedar Falls Public Works?+
Call Public Works at (319) 273-8629 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday to schedule a large item pickup or to ask about the Transfer Station.Official guidance
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Choose the right items and quantities, review your exact total and book your pickup. We keep you updated and send photos afterward.
