Many homeowners are opting to add more aesthetic values to their outdoor spaces and take advantage of the natural beauty surrounding their property. One of the popular ways to achieve this is by undertaking major landscaping projects which is guaranteed to give their homes an added outdoor charm and a more welcoming atmosphere.
If you’ve been thinking about giving your home a makeover by launching a landscaping project, you should also consider the amount of waste that can be produced in the end. Getting rid of landscaping waste may seem like a daunting task but something that should also be given a lot of thought and preparation. After all, a newly-landscaped home can be better appreciated if it’s also free from any form of rubbish that looks unpleasing to the eyes.
What is landscaping waste?
Landscaping waste can refer to garden rubbish such as plant trimmings, wood and leaves. It also includes organic items such as grass clippings, dirt and sod. Otherwise known as “yard waste,” landscaping waste also means all accumulations of shrubbery cuttings, tree limbs, garden plants, vines, branched, brush and anything that come as a result of the maintenance and cultivation of gardens, trees, vines, shrubbery and lawns. However, stumps, whole trees and branched that have a diameter bigger than 4 inches are not considered as landscaping waste.
Placement of Landscaping Waste
Check if there are nearby obstructions such as poles, cars, signs, etc. Make sure that you place your landscaping waste at least 3 or more feet away. The same distance applies when there is the presence of other collection items such as recycling, garbage, bulky waste and brush. You can place landscaping waste near the rear of the curb.
There are certain items that are not qualified for pickup at the curbside as landscape waste. These include:1. Rose bush clippings – These can be placed along with other brush collection items.2. Catalpa seeds, nuts and seed pods – These can be thrown away with other regular garbage items.3. Pinecones – These can be placed along with other household waste items.4. Sticks/Brush – These can be placed loose at the curb along with other brush collection items.5. Sod6. Dirt7. Grass clippings8. Non-compostable rubbish items (e.g. plant containers).
The following are acceptable as landscape waste items for curbside collection:1. Flowers2. Pine needles3. Weeds4. Plants and plant trimmings5. Leaves
Call for a landscaping rubbish removal
Our company at Up & Out Rubbish Removals can come to your house and remove the landscaping debris that was accumulated from your landscaping project. Just give us a call by dialing 1800739374and talk to our friendly customer service team. When you call us, you can expect to get a free and non-obligation quote. You can also use our online form by entering details such as your name and contact number. We promise to send you a reply as soon as possible.
