YARD WASTE PICKUP, REMOVAL & DISPOSAL

Your yard works hard all season long. When it's time to clean up the leaves, pull the garden, or mow the lawn, we'll take care of the leftovers.

Our yard waste service is an easy way to get rid of leaves, grass clippings, garden debris, and small branches without loading up your car or making a trip across town. Just set it out at the curb, and we'll handle the rest.

Seasonal Weekly Yard Waste Service

65-Gallon Cart + 10 Bags Included

Our seasonal yard waste service includes one 65-gallon cart plus up to 10 brown paper compost bags every collection day. Have more? Give us a call—we're happy to help.

On-Call Yard Waste Pickup

Only Need It Occasionally?

No problem! Schedule an on-call pickup with a minimum of 3 compost bags. Perfect for spring and fall cleanups if you don't need weekly service. Give us a call at 651-437-0001 or email us at info@highlandsanitation.com.

What Can Go In?

Accepted Items

  • Leaves
  • Grass Clippings
  • Garden Plants
  • Weeds
  • Flowers
  • Small Branches
  • Brush (bundled)
  • Pumpkins after Halloween
What Doesn't Belong?

Please Keep These Out

  • Dirt or Sod
  • Rocks
  • Pet Waste
  • Plastic Bags
  • Food Scraps
  • Lumber
  • Treated Wood
  • Large Tree Branches
Season Dates

When is Yard Waste Season?

Yard Waste Service runs from the middle of April through November, typically(weather permitting).

Brown Paper Bags ONLY

This is another common question.

Use brown paper compost bags—no plastic bags, please. Paper bags break down with the yard waste and help keep everything compostable.

Yard Waste Tips

A Few Helpful Tips

  • Have everything at the curb by 5:00 AM
  • Don't overfill bags—they should be easy to lift.
  • Keep branches bundled.
  • Leave a little space around your cart so our drivers can grab it safely.
Why Highland? - We Are Your Neighbors
We're a local, family-owned company that's been helping keep Minnesota neighborhoods clean for generations. When you call us, you'll talk to someone right here—not a call center halfway across the country.

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you're looking for weekly trash service, a roll-off dumpster, or a bulky item pickup, we'd love to help.

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