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 Fuquay-Varina
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 debris is collected year round by request, and loose leaves are collected automatically during the October through February leaf season.
City cost & eligibility
The town publishes no per-load price for residential yard debris collection. Confirm the current charge with Public Works at 919-552-1400.
When & how
Requests received by 5 p.m. Monday are scheduled for that week, with debris at the curb by Monday evening. Loose leaves run October 13 through February 13 and are collected the same week as recycling.
Get it ready
Use rigid plastic containers of 20 gallons or less weighing under 40 pounds, never bags. Limbs go into one pile, five feet long and five inches in diameter at most, and one pile per address is collected each week. Leaves form one large pile with no sticks, rocks or dirt.
Yard debris is guaranteed only when it is requested. Requests received by 5 p.m. Monday are scheduled for that week, and the debris goes to the curb by Monday evening so it can be collected before the week ends.
Loose leaf collection runs October 13 through February 13 and needs no request. Leaves and pine straw form one large curbside pile with no sticks, rocks or dirt, and the pile must not block traffic, drainage, sidewalks or hydrants. Outside the season, leaves go out in plastic containers.
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.
The property is a town residential address and the material fits a town route, from the weekly garbage cart and requested yard debris to the scheduled bulky, appliance, electronic and mattress pickups.
Cost & conditions
Cart collection is part of the town utility service, while scheduled pickups carry published per-item fees and the bulky item charge is confirmed at booking. Confirm costs with Public Works at 919-552-1400.
Arrange it
Use the town's online request forms for bulky items and for appliance, electronic and mattress pickups, or call Public Works at 919-552-1400 or 919-552-1408 for yard debris.
Residential service only. Tires, construction materials, treated wood, pallets, masonry, paint, dirt, rocks, mulch, sod and material left by contractors and landscapers are not collected.
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 Fuquay-Varina.
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 is yard debris prepared for collection in Fuquay-Varina?+
Grass clippings and small prunings go into rigid plastic containers of 20 gallons or less weighing under 40 pounds, and limbs form one pile no longer than five feet with five-inch diameter limits. Bags are never accepted, and each address gets one limb pile a week.Official guidance
What will the town not collect at the curb?+
Tires, construction materials, treated wood, pallets, masonry, paint, dirt, rocks, mulch, sod and anything left by a contractor or landscaper stay out of the town carts and piles. Batteries go to a Wake County household hazardous waste facility.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.
