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 Elizabethtown
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.
Brush is collected year round on a four week rotation through four city areas, and a separate fall program picks up loose and bagged leaves at the curb.
City cost & eligibility
The City does not publish a fee for brush or leaf collection. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 to confirm whether any charge applies.
When & how
Brush runs year round on a four week rotating schedule that the City notes can change because of emergencies, weather, equipment failure or staffing. Leaf pickup runs during the fall season.
Get it ready
Brush goes within twelve feet of the street curb line or at the edge of the paved surface, in pieces under twelve inches in diameter and five feet in length. Leaves go in clear plastic bags under 50 pounds or as loose piles at the curb, with brush separated from leaf piles.
Place brush within twelve feet of the street curb line or at the edge of the paved street surface. Keep it out of driving lanes, sidewalks, drainage ditches and catch basins, and away from utility poles, pedestals, fire hydrants and mailboxes.
During the fall leaf program, place loose and bagged leaves as close to the street as possible while avoiding drainage facilities and traffic lanes, use clear plastic bags under 50 pounds, and separate brush and other debris from the loose leaf piles.
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.
Year-round brush collection on a four week rotation
Residents and small commercial properties inside the city limits with brush from their own pruning and trimming.
Cost & conditions
The City does not publish a brush collection fee. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 to confirm whether any charge applies.
Arrange it
The City is divided into four areas and crews collect on a four week rotating schedule, so place brush within twelve feet of the curb on your area's rotation.
Only debris from trees and shrubs pruned or trimmed at residential and small commercial properties, under twelve inches in diameter and five feet in length. Cut trees, land clearing debris and larger material are not collected curbside.
Households with loose leaves or bagged leaves to clear in the fall.
Cost & conditions
The City does not publish a leaf collection fee. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 to confirm whether any charge applies.
Arrange it
Place loose and bagged leaves as close to the street as possible while avoiding drainage facilities and traffic lanes, and keep brush out of the leaf piles.
Bagged leaves go in clear plastic bags that do not exceed 50 pounds, and the City collects loose leaves placed at the street curb only during the fall leaf program.
Elizabethtown residents with brush or cut trees too large for the curbside rotation can deliver them to the Public Works Facility at 1600 Nicholas Street, where the City accepts material over twelve inches in diameter or five feet in length that was generated inside the city limits. Contractors working inside the city are required to remove oversized debris themselves or deliver it to the same location. For anything the cleanup and yard programs do not cover, including construction debris, tires, electronics and scrap metal, the City publishes no facility, so call Public Works at 270-737-7890 before hauling. Year-round brush collection guidelines and oversized material drop-offSpring Cleanup schedule, guidelines and exclusionsPublic Works divisions, contacts and collection areas
Oversized brush and tree drop-off
Elizabethtown Public Works Facility
1600 Nicholas Street, Elizabethtown, KY
Brush and cut trees that exceed twelve inches in diameter or five feet in length and were generated inside the corporate city limits
Reserved for material larger than the curbside brush guidelines. Licensed contractors who cut or trim trees or bushes inside the city limits beyond those guidelines must remove the debris from the property or deliver it here.
Not published on the City brush page. Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 before hauling.
Call Public Works at 270-737-7890 to confirm any charge for delivering oversized brush or cut trees.
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Before you book
A few things worth knowing.
Yard debris removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Elizabethtown.
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 big can brush be for curbside collection?+
The City collects debris from trees and shrubs that were pruned or trimmed at residential and small commercial properties, in pieces less than twelve inches in diameter and five feet in length. Cut trees, land clearing debris and larger material are not part of the curbside route.Official guidance
Where should brush be placed?+
Place brush within twelve feet of the street curb line or at the edge of the paved street surface, and keep it out of driving lanes, sidewalks, drainage ditches and catch basins, and away from utility poles, pedestals, fire hydrants and mailboxes.Official guidance
How do leaf piles need to be set out?+
Place loose and bagged leaves as close to the street as possible while avoiding drainage facilities and traffic lanes. Bagged leaves go in clear plastic bags under 50 pounds, and brush and other debris need to be kept out of the loose leaf piles.Official guidance
Who do I contact about collection in Elizabethtown?+
The Department of Public Works is at 301 Waterworks Drive and can be reached at 270-737-7890. The City also publishes an after-hours emergency number, 270-765-4125.Official guidance
Where do I get the clear plastic bags the City asks for?+
Bags are sold at the Department of Public Works at 301 Waterworks Drive Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and at the Pritchard Community Center at 404 S. Mulberry Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City posts the bag prices at those counters.Official guidance
What are contractors required to do with brush?+
Licensed contractors who cut or trim trees or bushes inside the corporate city limits beyond the size guidelines must remove the resulting debris from the property, dispose of it in an approved manner, or deliver it to 1600 Nicholas Street.Official guidance
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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.
