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Free yard waste removal in Greensboro, NC
Every free and paid way to get rid of yard waste in Greensboro, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Greensboro
Home › By item › Yard waste › Greensboro
A public resource guide
Every free and paid way to get rid of yard waste in Greensboro, verified October 2026.
Checked against City of Greensboro
Every 2 weeks
bulk items beside your cart on recycling day, under 50 pounds and 5 feet
373-CITY
call two business days ahead to schedule a free appliance pickup
5
tires per year free at the county Scrap Tire and White Goods facility on Bishop Road
Every route for yard waste in Greensboro, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Greensboro guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Greensboro, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Greensboro bulk trash collection: yard waste
FreeYard waste is collected weekly in the gray cart or paper bags; the White Street Landfill takes yard waste too.
Who qualifies: Single-family homes with City of Greensboro collection.
How to schedule: No appointment for ordinary bulk: set items beside your cart on your bulk day (every other week, the same day as recycling; look it up in GSO Collects). Appliances are collected by appointment: call 336-373-CITY (2489) at least two business days before your collection day.
Limits: Bulk items under 50 pounds and 5 feet long. Appliances by appointment with doors removed or secured.
Set-out: At the curb beside your cart by 7 a.m. on your bulk day. Appliances at the curb on the appointment date with doors removed.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Greensboro: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering yard waste, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Greensboro: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Greensboro, North Carolina runs one of the more thoughtful municipal waste systems in the Piedmont. Bulk trash collection is included in the standard service, picked up every other week on the same day as recycling, with no separate fee or appointment for routine items. Appliances are handled separately by appointment. Glass is no longer accepted in curbside recycling and goes to drop-off bins. The Recycle Right contamination program is strict: three contamination tags within six months results in cart removal. This guide covers every disposal option for City of Greensboro residents.
The Greensboro rule for yard waste: Yard waste is collected weekly in the gray cart or paper bags; the White Street Landfill takes yard waste too.
Program basics: Bulk items under 50 pounds and 5 feet long. Appliances by appointment with doors removed or secured. At the curb beside your cart by 7 a.m. on your bulk day. Appliances at the curb on the appointment date with doors removed.
What the city will not take: Tires (Guilford County Scrap Tire and White Goods facility, 5 free a year), electronics (banned from North Carolina landfills; HHW Collection Center takes them free), construction debris, and hazardous waste.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: City of Greensboro Solid Waste and Recycling FAQs, City of Greensboro: White Street Landfill accepted materials, Guilford County Solid Waste Services Guide (Greensboro collection and Bishop Road facility). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why yard waste are different from ordinary bulk. Bundling rules are where most yard waste gets skipped. Branches typically must be under 4 feet long and 4 to 6 inches in diameter, tied in bundles under 40 to 50 pounds, and limited to a number of bundles per week. Leaves go in paper bags or carts, not plastic, in most programs because the material is composted. Plastic bags of leaves are the most common curbside rejection.
Three mistakes that get yard waste left at the curb:
Paid options cover stumps, large tree removals, and heavy loads of sod and soil.
Stump grinding
$100 to $400 per stumpGrinding a stump in place to below grade is cheaper and easier than removing it. The grindings can be left as mulch or bagged as yard waste where the program allows wood chips.
Mark utilities first. Call 811 before grinding near service lines.
LoadUp paid yard waste pickup
$80+For Greensboro households that need same-week or in-home pickup, crew labor, or items the city won’t take, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Greensboro area for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your yard waste. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book yard waste pickup in Greensboro with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Greensboro proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Greensboro junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national yard waste disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Greensboro: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Greensboro pick up yard waste for free?
Yes, weekly in the gray cart or paper bags.
How much does paid yard waste removal cost in Greensboro?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single yard waste pickup in Greensboro starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Greensboro households that need same-week or in-home pickup, crew labor, or items the city won’t take, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Greensboro area for upfront-priced pickup.
How do I put yard waste out for pickup?
Leaves and clippings in paper lawn bags or the green cart, not plastic. Branches cut to the length limit (usually 4 feet), under the diameter limit (usually 4 to 6 inches), tied in bundles under 40 to 50 pounds. Check your city’s weekly bundle limit and season in the directory below.
Why can’t I use plastic bags?
Because yard waste is composted or ground into mulch, and plastic contaminates the product. Most programs require paper bags or carts; a few accept plastic bags that crews empty and leave behind.
Which states ban yard waste from landfills?
More than 20 states ban some or all yard waste from landfills, including Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Arkansas, and Delaware among others. That is why curbside programs are so common.
What do I do with a tree stump?
Grind it in place ($100 to $400), dig it out and take it to a transfer station as inert material, or list it free for someone who wants firewood or a planter. Most curbside programs exclude stumps and root balls.
Is this Greensboro page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Greensboro guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.