• Clear access
    Please ensure the path from the curb or driveway to the yard waste pile is free of obstacles, allowing the crew to access and load the material efficiently.
  • Sort the materials, if possible
    • Separate organic yard waste (leaves, grass clippings, twigs, branches) from non-organic items (rocks, concrete, treated wood).
    • Keep non-yard-waste items (metal, plastic, appliances, garbage) separate-they may not be accepted under the yard-waste category.
      The service page for Wild West lists “yard waste: branches, leaves, and debris from outdoor cleanups.”
  • Bundle or size down large items
    If you have large branches or tree limbs, cut them into manageable sizes if you can (for example, 4-6 ft lengths or as the service instructs). Remove or grind, if possible, heavy stumps or root balls unless you’ve arranged for them.
  • Bag or pile loose materials
    • Leaves and grass clippings: consider putting them into biodegradable bags or leaf bags if required by the service.
    • Twigs and brush: pile them together in a designated spot, ideally with the cut ends facing the access point.
      Doing this helps the crew load quickly and may help avoid extra fees.
  • Remove unacceptable items
    Items like dirt, rocks, concrete, treated/painted wood, or hazardous materials usually aren’t counted as yard waste and may incur an extra charge or need separate disposal. General yard-waste removal guides mention that such items often aren’t accepted under “green waste.”
  • Define the pickup area
    Please inform the crew of the precise location of the pile, and mark it if necessary. If you have large debris, leave it in a place where a truck can easily reach it.