yard and debris
grand rapids.
An ice storm comes through Kent County, the maples drop limbs across every yard from Rockford to Byron Center, and the city pickup schedule is weeks out. The Grand Rapids crew loads branches, brush, old fence runs, deck boards and the drywall from the kitchen redo, by hand, and hauls it the same day when they can. No dumpster sitting in the driveway for a week.
- Quote
- By the load, debris weighed in the price
- Loading
- By hand, from the pile where it sits
- Brush
- Yard waste composted, not landfilled
- Heavy
- Concrete, shingles and dirt quoted separately
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What goes on the truck.
Loads with the crew
- Storm branches, brush and stumps already pulled
- Fence panels, posts and gates
- Deck boards, railings and pergolas
- Drywall, trim, cabinets and flooring from remodels
- Small sheds and playsets, disassembled by the crew
- Pavers, bricks and bagged concrete in small quantities
Stays behind, and why
- Full loads of dirt, concrete or roofing shingles (those need a dumpster, the crew will tell you)
- Hazardous materials such as paint, solvents, asbestos tile and propane
Before the crew arrives.
Pile it in one place the truck can reach, ideally the driveway edge. Scattered debris across a half-acre lot in Ada takes a lot longer to load.
Cut limbs to eight feet or less if you can. Longer pieces fit, but shorter ones load faster and the price reflects loading time.
Separate the heavy stuff. Concrete, brick, shingles and dirt are priced by weight and should not be mixed into a light load of branches.
Pull nails from lumber or warn the crew so they wear the right gloves.
How it is priced.
Debris in Grand Rapids is priced by the load, and because debris is heavier than household junk, the per-load number is a little higher than for furniture. Brush and branches are the lightest and cheapest. Lumber and drywall sit in the middle. Concrete, shingles and dirt are quoted by weight separately so a few heavy items do not inflate the whole load.
Get today's numberWhere it lands.
Branches, brush and leaves go to a yard waste facility where they are ground and composted. Clean lumber is separated for grinding, metal fencing and posts go to a recycler, and drywall and mixed remodel debris go to a licensed construction and demolition facility. Nothing green goes in a landfill.
Mission log.
Real answers from the Grand Rapids crew. If your question is not here, the phone works.
(616) 537-2651Q 01Can you clear storm limbs the day after a Grand Rapids ice storm?
The crew runs extra routes after a storm and gets to as many yards as the day allows. Call early. Same day is realistic the first day or two, then next day as the backlog builds.
Q 02Do you take old fence sections with the posts still concreted?
Yes. The concrete footings are heavy and priced by weight, so the crew keeps them separate from the lumber. If you can knock the concrete off the posts first, the price drops.
Q 03Will you haul drywall and cabinets from a kitchen remodel in East Grand Rapids?
Yes. Remodel debris is a regular job and the crew works between contractors. Have it piled in the garage or driveway and the crew loads from there.
Q 04Is this cheaper than renting a dumpster?
For a single load, usually yes, and there is no dumpster on your driveway for a week and no permit question with the city. For a whole-house gut, a dumpster may win. The crew will tell you honestly which makes sense.
Q 05Do you take dirt, sod and landscape rock?
In small amounts, priced by weight. A pallet of leftover pavers is fine. A truckload of fill dirt is better handled by a landscaper with a dump trailer.
Q 06Can you cut up a fallen tree?
The crew will cut limbs and small trunks to loadable lengths. A large trunk is a tree service job, and the crew can haul what they leave behind.
Q 07What about a shed that is falling down in Wyoming?
Yes. The crew can knock down a small shed and haul it as debris. Send photos and note whether it has a concrete floor.
Q 08Where do the branches go?
To a yard waste facility for composting, which is what Kent County wants done with them anyway. Nothing green ends up buried.
Show the Grand Rapids crew the pile. They handle the rest.
Describe what is leaving and when you want it gone. The crew calls back with a window and a rough number, then locks the real price at your curb.
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