Yard Cleanup Services
The PNW is beautiful, until it isn’t!
Let our cleanup crew tackle the yard work
If your yard is growing faster than you can keep up with, our cleanup crew can help with leaf removal, mowing, weeding, pruning, and debris removal.
Our Yard Cleanup Services
Explore the Option that Better Suits Your Needs
Time-Based Cleanup
A flexible option when you want a crew to tackle as much as possible within a set amount of time.
Custom Yard Work
Best if you have specific projects in mind, like pruning, mulching, or hauling debris, and want a tailored quote.
Time-Based Cleanup
For many straightforward cleanups, we provide a quote without visiting the property first. We price based on crew time rather than tasks.
You don’t need to know exactly how long the work will take. Tell us what you’d like to accomplish, choose the amount of time, and we’ll prioritize the work so the team can get as much done as possible during the visit.
Our team comes with a trained eye for cleaning and pruning for the health of the space. You’re also welcome to send us instructions ahead of the visit at he***@***************es.com or by phone.
Our time-based cleanups include labor and green waste removal up to one cubic yard, which is usually enough for a typical Seattle lot.
Priced By The Block
Quarter-Day
- 2-person crew
- 2 hours of work
- Green waste removal up to 1 cubic yard
- Dump run time included in working hours
Price: $650 pre-tax
Half-Day
- 2-person crew
- 4 hours of work
- Green waste removal up to 1 cubic yard
- Dump run time included in working hours
Price: $1,110 pre-tax
Full-Day
- 2-person crew
- 8 hours of work
- Green waste removal up to 1 cubic yard
- Dump run time included in working hours
Price: $2,000 pre-tax
Included in a Time-Based Cleanup
A time-based clean-up service includes the core work your Seattle yard needs to look and feel cared for again: pruning shrubs and small trees (below 10 feet), trimming, mowing, weed whacking, edging, removing leaves and debris, raking and blowing.
If you need a more comprehensive scope, we are happy to quote add-ons such as dirt or sod removal, pressure washing, mulch, gravel, or wood chips additions, irrigation repairs, installing or replacing shrubs, perennials, or small trees.
Custom Yard Work
Specific Tasks & Add-Ons
Have a specific project in mind? Our crew can tackle your task list in a single visit or across multiple days. From general cleanups to targeted yard projects, we’ll provide a fixed-price quote based on your exact needs.
Priorities may include:
- Pruning & trimming below 10’
- Pressure washing
- Weed whacking
- Mulch, gravel, or wood chips
- Removing extra debris
- Removing or replacing lawn
- Installing or replacing plants
- Removing Blackberry and invasive plants
Seasonal Cleanup Service
Prepare Your Landscape For What’s Next
Seattle’s seasons leave different kinds of work behind. Spring brings fresh growth and winter debris. Fall brings leaves, overgrowth, and planting beds ready for a reset.
We schedule seasonal clean-ups around those changes, helping your yard move into the next season with healthier plants, clearer beds, and less work waiting for you.
Spring Cleanup
As your garden springs out of dormancy, its quick growth requires special attention to maintain health over the warm season. We can clear winter debris, remove weeds, prune specific plants, cut back selected growth, refresh planting beds, and prepare the landscape for the growing season.
Typical spring tasks:
- Leaf and debris removal
- Bed raking
- Hand weeding
- Shrub pruning
- Weed whacking
- Mowing and edging
- Mulch or wood chip applications
- Plant installation
Fall Cleanup
Fall is the moment to clear the landscape before the wet season settles in. We can remove accumulated leaves and organic debris, prune where appropriate, clear pathways, and prepare planting beds for the wetter months ahead.
Typical fall tasks:
- Leaf removal
- Bed raking
- Pruning
- Weed removal
- Mowing and edging
- Pathways clearing
- Green waste hauling
- Mulch or wood chip applications
Sustainable Cleanup Practices
Care Beyond Appearance
100% Electric Equipment
We use battery-powered professional equipment. This reduces noise, smell and gas emissions around your home.
Chemical-Free
We remove weeds by hand, keeping herbicides out of your landscape and Seattle’s waterways.
Green Waste Composted
We take organic debris to a composting facility, where it returns to the landscape as a useful resource.
Selective Hand Pruning
We prune with the plant’s health and structure in mind, giving each plant the attention its growth habit requires.
Want Ongoing Care after Cleaning?
If you’d like to include ongoing care after this visit, check out our yard maintenance services.
Service Area
Seattle & Mercer Island
We provide yard cleanup services in Seattle and Mercer Island. We go to the ‘extended service area’ when projects align to our vision.
From Capitol Hill row houses to larger properties in Mercer Island, our crews work with narrow access, slopes, and mature trees, using equipment suited to residential lots.
- Preferred
- Extended
From Our Clients
4.9
Mike L.
We are so happy we found this great company to help us completely revitalize our outdoor escape! The bid, design, & build out process was efficient, fun, and very timely. The whole team starting with Ray who did a great job with the bid, and then Adrianna who built out a beautiful design and was very collaborative throughout, to the entire work crew were simply a pleasure to work with at every step. They came in right on budget and we are simply thrilled with the finished product. I highly recommend this company for anyone looking to take their exterior space to the next level and have a lot of fun along the way. Thanks SSL!
Katlyn Edwards
I worked with Seattle Sustainable Landscapes for quite a few projects! A new fence in the back yard | A new drip line irrigation | New plants, mulch for the front and back yard | New stone path way between the front and backyard | Improvements to an existing retaining wall + patio.
Seattle Sustainable Landscapes completed all projects quickly, and everything looks amazing. I’ve continued to work with them for irrigation winterization as well as yard maintenance! I’d highly recommend them for any outdoor project you might have!
Ben F.
SSL was great to work with — they dug up a bunch of sod in our yard, ground down a few stumps, hauled in 10 yards of compost, and helped plant a few trees. Their quote was reasonable and the work was completed on time.
Alex Huelskamp
Johanna was insightful about recommendations for yard clean up. Gustavo, and Manuel were kind, mindful, and hard workers. We’re thrilled at how nice the yard looked after their work! 10/10 recommend.
Alex H
Great experience. Here’s what I appreciated:
- The team was responsive, timely, and did what they said they would do.
- The designers were very easy to work with and accommodating of our needs/requests.
- The whole process moved smoothly and quickly from consult -design – start date.
- Overall, things look great. They basically ripped everything out of our yard, laid down new hardscape, and replanted. All at a reasonable price.
Dana D.
They helped transform my overgrown yard to a beautiful space. So pleased with the work. No weed was left intact.
Shirley Stone
I had a small house built on my daughter’s property behind her house for me to live in. The people who built the house left a big and precarious yard. We hired the Seattle Sustainable Landscapers to give me a walkway and growing area. It turned out beautifully. They were very easy to work with, on time, and understood my vision. Thank you so much!
Leslie Hamilton
These folks were incredible. Very communicative from pre-planning through finish. They took my yard from total overgrown disaster to useable, enjoyable and easy to maintain. They listened to what I wanted and offered great ideas on how to make it happen within my budget. The planning process was easy and thorough and the team that did the landscaping was amazing. They worked so hard and got so much done much faster than I anticipated. 10/10 would recommend. I am already planning to hire them again for my next landscaping job.
Karl Straume
Seattle Sustainable Landscapes did an outstanding job!
I had a flower and shrub garden installed along with an automatic irrigation system, and the entire experience was fantastic. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and really listened to what I wanted. The layout looks beautiful, the plants are thriving, and the irrigation system works flawlessly—so convenient and well set up. I’m thrilled with the results and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor space!
Paige Reischl
We fell way behind on maintaining our yard and are grateful we found Seattle Sustainable Landscapes. They were super responsive, gave us a free quote, fit us into their schedule quickly and did fantastic work. Definitely recommend!
Mary Lieberman
My experience with Seattle Sustainable Landscape was excellent. Adrianna managed the landscape design, and Todd oversaw the irrigation. Both were highly knowledgeable in their respective areas and did a great job addressing any issues that came up throughout the process. I’m very happy with the outcome of the project and would gladly use the Seattle Sustainable Landscapes again for future services.
Mike L.
We are so happy we found this great company to help us completely revitalize our outdoor escape! The bid, design, & build out process was efficient, fun, and very timely. The whole team starting with Ray who did a great job with the bid, and then Adrianna who built out a beautiful design and was very collaborative throughout, to the entire work crew were simply a pleasure to work with at every step. They came in right on budget and we are simply thrilled with the finished product. I highly recommend this company for anyone looking to take their exterior space to the next level and have a lot of fun along the way. Thanks SSL!
Katlyn Edwards
I worked with Seattle Sustainable Landscapes for quite a few projects! A new fence in the back yard | A new drip line irrigation | New plants, mulch for the front and back yard | New stone path way between the front and backyard | Improvements to an existing retaining wall + patio.
Seattle Sustainable Landscapes completed all projects quickly, and everything looks amazing. I’ve continued to work with them for irrigation winterization as well as yard maintenance! I’d highly recommend them for any outdoor project you might have!
Ben F.
SSL was great to work with — they dug up a bunch of sod in our yard, ground down a few stumps, hauled in 10 yards of compost, and helped plant a few trees. Their quote was reasonable and the work was completed on time.
Alex Huelskamp
Johanna was insightful about recommendations for yard clean up. Gustavo, and Manuel were kind, mindful, and hard workers. We’re thrilled at how nice the yard looked after their work! 10/10 recommend.
Alex H
Great experience. Here’s what I appreciated:
- The team was responsive, timely, and did what they said they would do.
- The designers were very easy to work with and accommodating of our needs/requests.
- The whole process moved smoothly and quickly from consult -design – start date.
- Overall, things look great. They basically ripped everything out of our yard, laid down new hardscape, and replanted. All at a reasonable price.
Dana D.
They helped transform my overgrown yard to a beautiful space. So pleased with the work. No weed was left intact.
Shirley Stone
I had a small house built on my daughter’s property behind her house for me to live in. The people who built the house left a big and precarious yard. We hired the Seattle Sustainable Landscapers to give me a walkway and growing area. It turned out beautifully. They were very easy to work with, on time, and understood my vision. Thank you so much!
Leslie Hamilton
These folks were incredible. Very communicative from pre-planning through finish. They took my yard from total overgrown disaster to useable, enjoyable and easy to maintain. They listened to what I wanted and offered great ideas on how to make it happen within my budget. The planning process was easy and thorough and the team that did the landscaping was amazing. They worked so hard and got so much done much faster than I anticipated. 10/10 would recommend. I am already planning to hire them again for my next landscaping job.
Karl Straume
Seattle Sustainable Landscapes did an outstanding job!
I had a flower and shrub garden installed along with an automatic irrigation system, and the entire experience was fantastic. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and really listened to what I wanted. The layout looks beautiful, the plants are thriving, and the irrigation system works flawlessly—so convenient and well set up. I’m thrilled with the results and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking to upgrade their outdoor space!
Paige Reischl
We fell way behind on maintaining our yard and are grateful we found Seattle Sustainable Landscapes. They were super responsive, gave us a free quote, fit us into their schedule quickly and did fantastic work. Definitely recommend!
Mary Lieberman
My experience with Seattle Sustainable Landscape was excellent. Adrianna managed the landscape design, and Todd oversaw the irrigation. Both were highly knowledgeable in their respective areas and did a great job addressing any issues that came up throughout the process. I’m very happy with the outcome of the project and would gladly use the Seattle Sustainable Landscapes again for future services.
Our Process For Yard Cleanups
A Stress-Free Experience
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Initial Reach-Out
Tell us your goals and expectations by web form, email, or call. You’re welcome to send a few photos or request a walkthrough if your property needs a closer look before we quote.
If your address falls within our service area and we’re able to complete the scope of work you’re looking for, we can continue with the process.
If needed, we may recommend a friendly competitor that we think would be a better fit.
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Choose Your Services
Select between our time-based service or focused yard tasks cleanup.
If you requested a custom quote for specific services and add-ons, we’ll send you the estimate after assessing your property in person.
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We Get to Work
Our clean-up crew arrives at your property at the agreed-upon time and date and works full block, prioritizing what matters most to you. We also clean up properties that take us more than a day, sometimes the whole week.
We show up on time and finish the job as expected.
We remove debris and green waste, which goes straight to a composting facility. Anything over a cubic yard is quoted as extra work.
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Your Yard Is Ready
Enjoy your cleared beds, clean lines, and space that now feels ready for what comes ahead.
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About Yard Cleanup Services
Frequently Asked Services
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How much does a yard cleanup cost in Seattle?
A Quarter-Day (2 people, 2 hours) starts at $650, a Half-Day (2 people, 4 hours) is $1,100, and a Full-Day (2 people, 8 hours) is $2,000.Every option includes labor and green waste removal up to a cubic yard.
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What’s included in a cleanup?
Mowing and edging, hand weeding, weed whacking, pruning of shrubs and small trees below 10 feet, leaf and debris removal, raking, and a final blow-down and sweep. Trees 10–15 feet or taller require a licensed arborist under Seattle code, so we bring in a specialist for those.
Add-ons such as pressure washing, planting, adding mulch, gravel, or cedar chips are quoted as extra services.
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Do you remove yard waste?
Yes. Every cleanup includes green waste removal up to a cubic yard, hauled to a composting facility rather than a landfill.Larger volumes, like a heavy fall leaf drop or cleanings after a storm, can be added as an add-on service.
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How do you quote a job without seeing my yard first?
Our cleanup pricing is site-unseen and based on time. Two crew members work your property for the block you book and prioritize the tasks that matter most to you. If your property needs a closer look before a quote makes sense, we’re glad to schedule a walkthrough instead.
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Should I get a cleanup before starting ongoing maintenance?
If your yard has gotten ahead of you, yes. A clean-up brings your property back to a healthy baseline, so an ongoing maintenance plan can keep it there instead of playing catch-up. Visit our Yard Maintenance page to see what ongoing care includes.
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What equipment do you use?
Our crews use electric mowers, trimmers, and blowers, cutting the noise, smell, and emissions a gas crew leaves behind. We prune by hand wherever precision matters more than speed.