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 Morganton
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.
One grapple of limbs and trimmings per property per pass is included in the monthly fee, and bagged leaves are free in small amounts. Larger piles and loose yard waste outside the leaf season are billed as extra collections or rough trash.
City cost & eligibility
No charge. One grapple of limbs and trimmings per property per pass is included in the monthly sanitation fee, and bagged leaves and yard trimmings are free when there are fewer than 15 bags and each bag weighs under 25 pounds. Larger piles, extra brush collections and loose yard waste outside the leaf programme are billed under the adopted Fee Schedule.
When & how
Brush runs on the city's regular brush pass. Bagged leaf and yard trimming collection is requested from Public Works and is normally performed each Friday. Seasonal loose-leaf collection generally runs October through January.
Get it ready
Keep a brush pile at or under 6 feet wide by 6 feet deep by 5 feet high, and keep it free of dirt, rocks and construction debris. Bag leaves and yard trimmings with fewer than 15 bags and each bag under 25 pounds to stay inside the free allowance. Keep loose leaves off the curb outside the seasonal programme, since they are billed as rough trash.
The monthly fee includes one grapple of limbs and trimmings per property per pass, and the pile or the combined piles may not exceed 6 feet wide by 6 feet deep by 5 feet high. Material must be free of dirt, rocks and construction debris, and a pile that fails those requirements can be reclassified as rough trash and billed.
Loose yard waste set at the curb outside the seasonal leaf programme is classified as rough trash and billed under the adopted Fee Schedule, and the same applies to brush that does not meet the city requirements. Bag leaves instead, with fewer than 15 bags and each bag under 25 pounds, to stay inside the free allowance.
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.
Use this when you have bagged leaves or yard trimmings to clear rather than a loose pile at the curb.
Cost & conditions
No charge. Bagged leaves and yard trimmings are collected at no additional charge when there are fewer than 15 bags and each bag weighs less than 25 pounds. At 15 or more bags, or any bag at 25 pounds or more, additional charges apply under the adopted Fee Schedule.
Arrange it
Call Public Works at 828-438-5248 to request the collection, which is normally performed each Friday.
Loose yard waste placed at the curb outside the seasonal leaf programme is classified as rough trash and billed.
Morganton residents can take material to the John's River Waste Management Facility at 2500 Marsh Trail, where a transfer station handles general household waste and recycling and a separate landfill takes construction and demolition debris. Metal and clean tires are recycled there, tires without rims at no charge, and cardboard is accepted only in corrugated form. The county does not accept gasoline or kerosene anywhere on site, and household hazardous waste such as oil-based paint, solvents and oven cleaner has to go elsewhere. The city and county pages reviewed do not publish the facility hours and the county page carried a notice that landfill phones were down, so call 828-764-9071 before you load a vehicle. Waste Management FacilitiesRecycling Information
County drop-off
John's River Waste Management Facility
2500 Marsh Trail, Morganton, NC
Brush and yard material may be taken to the county site, where brush is listed at 36.75 dollars per ton.
The city's free allowance covers one grapple per property per pass at a maximum of 6 feet by 6 feet by 5 feet, so larger volumes are charged wherever they are handled.
The county and city pages reviewed do not publish transfer station or landfill hours, and the county page carried a live notice that landfill phones were down, so confirm current hours by phone before travelling.
From $36.75 for brush per ton at the county facility. The county fee schedule lists brush at 36.75 dollars per ton. Confirm the current rate and whether the load is accepted at the transfer station or must go elsewhere.
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 Morganton.
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 much brush and how many leaf bags are covered?+
One grapple of limbs and trimmings per property per pass is included, and the pile may not exceed 6 feet wide by 6 feet deep by 5 feet high. Bagged leaves and yard trimmings are free when there are fewer than 15 bags and each bag weighs under 25 pounds. Anything beyond that is billed as an extra collection or as rough trash.Official guidance
Why was my yard waste billed as rough trash?+
Loose yard waste placed at the curb outside the seasonal leaf collection programme is classified as rough trash and billed under the adopted Fee Schedule, because the leaf equipment and crews are assigned to other services the rest of the year. The same happens to brush that does not meet the city's size and cleanliness requirements. Bag leaves and keep the count under 15 bags with each bag under 25 pounds to stay inside the free allowance.Official guidance
Who do I call about collection in Morganton?+
Call Morganton Public Works at 828-438-5248 for bulk collections, bagged leaf and yard trimming requests, and questions about your route. Burke County looks after the transfer station, construction and demolition landfill and convenience sites, and landfill administration can be reached at 828-764-9071.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.
