West Seattle Yard Waste Hauling
Homeowner’s Issue
West Seattle yards are lush, but that growth brings predictable headaches. The peninsula’s mix of compacted fill on hillier lots (Admiral, High Point) and heavier, occasionally waterlogged soils near the lowlands and shorelines creates uneven drainage and an unusually persistent layer of debris and moss. Winter rains quickly turn accumulated leaves and clippings into slippery mats; summer’s dry spells make pruning and mulching windows narrow. Properties backing onto Lincoln Park or near Alki experience extra windblown salt and seaweed debris, while shaded north-facing slopes encourage moss, ivy, and invasive horsetail.
Homeowners here juggle curb appeal and practical limits: steep driveways or tight alleys make bulk pickup difficult, and many HOAs in the Admiral and Genesee Hill corridors want tidy beds and defined edges. City composting programs are good, but hauling piles of branches and root masses to drop-off sites is time-consuming. We focus on sustainable, no-herbicide methods — mechanical removal, hand-weeding, targeted pruning, and composting — that reduce recurring weed pressure and improve drainage over seasons without harming urban pollinators or shoreline plants. This approach saves time, meets common HOA standards, and keeps your West Seattle landscape resilient through wet winters and dry summers.
Our Quality Service
We clear and haul yard waste using hand tools, electric trimmers, gas-powered chipper (where allowed), tarps, and covered trucks sized for narrow West Seattle streets. Typical timelines: small lots 2–4 hours, medium properties half- to full-day, larger jobs scheduled with a crew and chipper within a week. For large branch piles we chip on-site or haul to municipal composting facilities.
Local insight: we factor glacially-influenced soils, steep lot runoff, and seasonal rainfall. We follow Seattle water restrictions — minimizing summer watering and recommending mulch and native plant replacements to cut irrigation needs. All methods are sustainable: no herbicides, compost or mulch reuse on-site when healthy, and green-bin or compost-facility drop-off for the rest. Benefits include safer walkways, improved curb appeal, less moss and weed recurrence, and longer-lasting plantings.
What’s Included
- Site assessment and volume estimate.
- Manual debris collection: leaves, clippings, small branches, vines.
- Larger branches chipped or hauled to compost facilities.
- Cleanup: raking, sweeping hard surfaces, and final walk-through.
- Proper disposal: composting or approved green-waste drop-off.
Options / Upgrades:
- Mulch installation (with optional landscape fabric for paths).
- Organic, mechanical weed control and hand-weeding programs.
- Haul-away vs. prepping for city green bin or compost drop-off.
- Light pruning and re-shaping of shrubs for long-term health.
Before & After / Expectations
Expect noise from chippers and trucks on service day; we stage equipment to minimize street blocking. For small yards we can usually access via driveway; for tight or gated lots we’ll confirm access and any parking permits needed. Debris volume is estimated on-site — larger root balls or hidden junk may change haul fees; we discuss before removal.
Care tips for West Seattle:
- Water new mulch lightly only in the first 10–14 days in summer; otherwise rely on mulch to retain moisture.
- Schedule heavier pruning in late spring to let plants recover before winter rains.
- Hand-weed ivy and horsetail early in spring and late summer before seeds set.
- Watch shaded north-facing beds for moss; aeration and thin mulch layers help reduce it.
FAQs
Q: Do you use chemical herbicides?
A: No. We use only mechanical and organic methods — hand removal, mulching, and repeat cultural practices.Q: How long until a large clean-up is done?
A: Small yards same day; medium yards typically half to full day; larger properties scheduled within a week depending on crew/chipper availability.Q: Do you compost on-site?
A: Healthy green material is mulched and reused when suitable; large volumes and woody waste go to approved composting facilities or green-bin depending on material.Q: What if my street is narrow or has steep access?
A: We plan with you — smaller trucks, staged chipping, or walk-in crews. We’ll note access challenges during the estimate.
Call to Action
West Seattle homeowners: if you want sustainable, no-herbicide yard waste hauling and tidy, long-term results, book a free estimate. We schedule quickly for Admiral, Alki, Lincoln Park, and surrounding neighborhoods and give straightforward, local advice.
Email: neatandtidyseattle@gmail.com
Phone: 206-538-9344
Mon–Sun: 9am–6pm
Licensed • Bonded • Insured
How it works:
- Send photos or request an onsite estimate.
- Choose a date and any add-ons.
- We haul, clean, and compost responsibly — leaving the yard safe and low-maintenance.
