West Seattle Green Waste Disposal

Homeowner’s Issue

West Seattle properties collect a surprising amount of organic debris year-round. The peninsula’s mild, wet climate (wet season November–March) sends maple and alder leaves, needle drop from cedars and firs, and Himalayan blackberry canes into gutters, yards and slopes. Many homes on the bluff and near Lincoln Park or Alki face steep grades and narrow access — that makes hauling out branches and root balls harder than the job itself. Soils vary from compacted glacial till to silty loam in lower yards, which holds moisture and encourages moss in shaded yards under big conifers.

Curb appeal and HOA rules matter here: piles of cuttings, ivy, and berry brambles draw complaints and attract rats and slugs during wet months. Summer’s dryer months bring different work—dethatching, compost turning, and mulching to reduce irrigation needs. City green bins cover weekly household yard waste, but big clear-outs or storm damage need a pro with a chipper, truck, and a plan that moves material off steep driveways without scarring lawns. We work within Seattle composting practices and never use herbicides — we focus on pruning, manual removal, chipping, and composting to keep yards tidy and resilient.

Our Quality Service

We provide efficient, sustainable green-waste removal tailored to West Seattle lots. Work includes on-site assessment, pruning and hand-removal, chipping with a towable chipper, and hauling to compost facilities or on-site compost piles. Typical timelines: small cleanups same-day, average yards 1 business day, large storm jobs 1–3 days depending on access.

Tools and methods:

• Hand tools, pole saws, towable chipper, leaf blowers (low-noise), and pickup/flatbed trucks.
• No herbicides — organic, physical methods only (manual weeding, smothering, composting).
• Mulch and compost returned to beds when requested to close the loop.

Local insight: we factor West Seattle’s rainfall seasonality, slope stabilization needs, and municipal yard-waste rules into each plan. Benefits include improved safety on slopes, better curb appeal for Beacon Hill-facing views, reduced maintenance for summer months, and long-term soil health.

What’s Included

• Full yard assessment and written estimate.
• Pruning and trimming of shrubs and small trees.
• Manual weed and ivy removal (no herbicides).
• Chipping of branches and hauling of larger debris.
• Sweep/leaf-blow and tidy finish.

Options / Upgrades:

• Mulch application (local, recycled mulch) plus landscape fabric on request.
• On-site compost setup and finished compost delivery.
• Organic pest and weed control by hand and organic mulches.
• Haul-away to compost facility vs. green-bin-ready piles for Seattle pickup.
• Gravel refresh, path clearing, and light brush removal for slopes.

Before & After / Expectations

Be upfront: we create noise (chipper, saws) and some temporary mess while working. Access matters — if your yard is accessed by steep stairs, alley, or narrow driveway, that adds time and labor. For most West Seattle homes expect:

• Small pickup jobs: same day, minimal disruption.
• Standard yard: 1 business day.
• Large/steep or storm cleanup: 1–3 days with crew rotation.

Debris handling: we chip what we can and either haul chips off, spread them as mulch, or leave compostable piles for the city/your bin depending on your choice. Aftercare tips: prune in late winter, remove leaf debris from drains in fall, water newly mulched beds sparingly during summer drought windows (early morning), and attack ivy and blackberry promptly in spring before it seeds.

FAQs

• How do you handle steep properties?
  We use hand-haul methods, block-and-tackle where needed, and smaller equipment to avoid damaging slopes; we price for extra labor.

• Do you use herbicides for ivy and blackberry?
  No. We remove invasive plants mechanically, root-out where possible, and follow with mulching and repeat hand-pulls.

• Can you compost on-site?
  Yes — we can set up a hot or cold compost area, process green waste, and return finished compost to your beds.

• Do you take everything to the city green bin?
  We offer both: we can sort into green-bin-ready piles for weekly pickup or haul larger volumes directly to a compost facility.

• When is best to schedule cleanup?
  Late spring for general cleanup, early fall for leaf removal, and immediately after storm events to prevent drainage blockages.

Call to Action

If you own a home in West Seattle and want tidy, sustainable green-waste disposal that respects slopes, soil, and neighborhood rules, book a free estimate. We schedule quickly, give clear pricing, and use methods that improve long-term yard health.

Email: neatandtidyseattle@gmail.com
Phone: 206-538-9344

Licensed • Bonded • Insured — practical crews, honest timelines, local experience near Alki, Lincoln Park and Fauntleroy.