Service · St. Petersburg, FL
Storm & Yard Debris Removal in St. Petersburg
Hauling off limbs, brush and yard waste left over from trimming, removal, or a storm that moved through before we got there. No job too small.
Storm & Yard Debris Removal Services in St. Petersburg, FL
Debris removal is the unglamorous half of tree work, and it's also the part that determines whether a job actually feels finished. Piles of limbs, brush, and yard waste can come from a storm that moved through before we ever got the call, from a DIY trimming project that got more ambitious than planned, or simply from months of accumulated yard waste that never made it to the curb. Whatever the source, hauling it away and leaving a clean, usable yard is the whole point of the service.
This is a standalone service, not just an add-on — you don't need to hire us for the tree work itself to call for debris removal. If you cut it yourself, a storm dropped it, or a previous contractor left a mess behind, we'll come haul it off on its own.
What we haul away
- Storm debris — downed limbs, broken branches, and scattered brush after wind or hurricane events.
- Trimming and pruning debris — from our own trim jobs or from work you or a landscaper did yourselves.
- Brush and vegetation piles — accumulated yard waste, cleared underbrush, or overgrown areas cut back but not hauled.
- Log rounds and larger sections — from removed trees, where you don't want to keep the wood for firewood.
- Palm fronds — bulky but light, and one of the most common single debris types we haul in this climate.
- Mixed construction-adjacent debris — where landscaping and light construction waste overlap, within reason.
What debris removal costs
A small pile or single trailer load runs $100 to $250. Medium loads — several days of accumulated storm debris or a moderate trimming project — run $250 to $500. Large loads or whole-yard cleanups after significant storm damage or long-term neglect run $500 to $1,200 or more. Pricing is based on volume and how the debris needs to be handled (chipped versus loaded whole) more than on any other factor.
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Small pile / single trailer load | $100 – $250 | Volume and material type |
| Medium load | $250 – $500 | Multiple trailer loads or partial chipping |
| Large / whole-yard cleanup | $500 – $1,200+ | Full property, significant volume |
| Palm frond removal, bulk | $75 – $200 | Volume of fronds |
| Log round hauling | $50 – $150 per load | Weight and access for equipment |
| Recurring seasonal cleanup | Discounted rate on request | For ongoing maintenance customers |
After a storm, this is usually the last thing we do
On active storm response, structural hazards and blocked access get handled first, and general yard debris cleanup follows once those are addressed. If you're calling specifically for the visible mess rather than an active hazard, expect that during a widespread event, this type of job is scheduled after the more urgent calls — normally still within a reasonable window, just not immediately.
Can I just put debris at the curb myself?
For smaller amounts, sometimes — check with the City of St. Petersburg or your specific municipality about current yard waste pickup guidelines, since rules and capacity change significantly after major storms. For anything beyond what curb pickup can reasonably handle, or if you don't want to deal with dragging heavy limbs to the curb yourself, that's exactly what this service is for.
Recycling and disposal
Where practical, we chip material for mulch rather than sending everything to landfill, and we're happy to leave chipped mulch on your property if you'd rather use it than have it hauled away entirely. Larger log sections that aren't suitable for firewood or mulch are hauled to appropriate disposal or recycling facilities.
Where we haul debris
Everywhere across our service area, with the highest storm-related volume in the waterfront and beach communities — Shore Acres, St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island — after any named storm passes through Tampa Bay.
Questions
Storm & Yard Debris Removal FAQs
No, debris removal is a standalone service. If you cut the material yourself, a storm dropped it, or a previous contractor left it behind, we'll come haul it off on its own without any tree work required.
A small pile or single trailer load runs $100 to $250. Medium loads run $250 to $500. Large loads or whole-yard cleanups after significant storm damage run $500 to $1,200 or more, depending mainly on volume and how the material needs to be handled.
For routine debris cleanup, usually within a few days to a week. During active widespread storm response, structural hazards and blocked access are prioritized first, so general debris cleanup calls are scheduled after those, though typically still within a reasonable window.
Yes — pre-cut and piled debris is actually the fastest and cheapest scenario for us, since it skips the cutting step entirely. Just let us know the approximate volume when you call so we can quote accurately.
Yes, palm fronds are one of the most common debris types we haul, whether from our own trimming work or from fronds you've cut yourself. They're bulky but relatively light, so bulk palm frond removal is generally on the lower end of our pricing.
Where practical, we chip material into mulch rather than sending it straight to landfill. We're happy to leave chipped mulch on your property on request rather than hauling it away entirely. Larger log sections not suitable for mulch or firewood go to appropriate disposal or recycling facilities.
For smaller amounts, that's often an option — check current guidelines with the City of St. Petersburg or your specific municipality, since capacity and rules can change significantly after major storms. For larger volumes, or if you'd rather not drag heavy material to the curb yourself, our haul-off service handles it directly.
Yes, typically. When debris removal is bundled with tree work we're already doing, it's usually included in that job's price or discounted significantly compared to booking it as a fully separate standalone visit.
Yes, we haul log rounds and larger tree sections as well, priced somewhat differently than lighter brush given the weight and equipment access involved. If you want to keep some rounds for firewood, just let us know and we'll leave those and haul the rest.
Yes, we offer a discounted rate for customers with ongoing or seasonal debris needs rather than one-off pickups. This works well for larger properties that generate regular yard waste from ongoing landscaping or storm-prone areas that see debris accumulate between named events.
We take reasonable care crossing lawns and driveways with equipment, similar to our approach on tree removal jobs, and will discuss access with you beforehand if a particularly large or heavy load requires equipment that could affect soft or wet ground.
That's normal, and it's exactly what the free on-site estimate is for. We'll assess the actual volume and give you a firm price before starting rather than asking you to guess over the phone.
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