Fall Yard Cleanup in Chapin and Columbia: What to Do With Leaves, Limbs and Debris
How to clear leaves, limbs and outdoor junk before winter, from AB Hauling in Chapin, SC. Call or text (803) 537-9619.
Quick answer: Rake or blow leaves and pine straw into piles and bag them, gather fallen limbs and brush into one spot, and pull out old fencing, broken patio furniture and other outdoor junk while you are at it. Most curbside pickup will not take big piles, so for larger loads, text photos to AB Hauling for a free estimate. The crew loads everything and hauls it away, so you do not need a trailer or a trip to the dump. Call or text (803) 537-9619.
Fall in the Midlands means leaves, pine straw and a yard full of small limbs, plus whatever piled up over the summer. Getting it cleaned up before winter makes the yard safer, keeps debris off the lawn and beds, and gets you ready for spring. Here is a simple plan for homeowners in Chapin, Irmo, Lexington, Columbia and around Lake Murray.
1. Walk the yard first
Before you start raking, walk the whole property and make a list. Look for fallen limbs, brush piles, dead shrubs you cut back, old landscape timbers and edging, and outdoor junk like broken patio furniture, grills, planters, old fencing, lattice or a worn-out playset. Knowing what you have helps you plan one cleanup instead of five.
2. Leaves and pine straw
Rake or blow leaves and pine straw off the lawn, beds, driveway and walkways, since wet piles get slippery and can smother grass. Bag them in sturdy yard bags and keep the bags in one spot.
3. Limbs and brush
Pick up limbs and branches that came down over the summer and fall, and stack them in one pile, ideally near the driveway or another spot a truck can reach. If a limb is still hanging in a tree, or a tree is leaning or cracked, do not try to pull it down yourself; call a tree service first. AB Hauling does not cut or trim trees, but it can haul the limbs and debris once they are on the ground.
4. Clear out outdoor junk
Fall is a good time to get rid of the things that have been sitting in the yard or behind the shed. AB Hauling takes:
- Fallen limbs, branches, brush and cut shrubs
- Bagged leaves and pine straw
- Storm debris
- Old landscape timbers and edging
- Broken patio furniture, grills and planters
- Old fencing and lattice
- Playsets and other outdoor junk
An old shed or hot tub can come out too, as light demolition; see shed, hot tub and light demolition. Scrap metal from old grills, fencing or yard equipment can go on the same truck; see scrap metal removal.
5. Set aside what cannot be hauled
Hazardous materials like paint, chemicals, fuel, propane tanks and asbestos are not taken. Drain gas from old mowers and yard equipment, and keep propane tanks from grills separate. If you are not sure about something, ask. See what we take and do not take.
6. Get the piles hauled away
Most curbside pickup will not take big piles of limbs, brush and outdoor junk. Instead of borrowing a trailer and making trips to the dump, text photos of the piles to AB Hauling for a free estimate. Photos from a few angles help. The crew does the lifting, loads everything from the yard, driveway or lot and leaves the area clean. You do not need to move anything to the curb. Same-day or next-day pickups are often available when the schedule allows. See yard waste and debris removal, how it works and how to get ready for a junk removal pickup.
Do the garage while you are at it
Yard waste can go on the same truck as household junk or a garage cleanout. If the garage is full of old furniture, boxes and things you no longer use, one trip can cover all of it. See garage and home cleanouts and furniture and appliance removal.
After a storm
Storms can bring down limbs across Chapin, Irmo, Ballentine and the Lake Murray area any time of year. Stay away from downed power lines and call the utility company. Once it is safe, AB Hauling can clear the debris from your yard, driveway and lot. Call early, since the schedule fills up after big storms.
Common questions
Do you haul bagged leaves and pine straw?
Yes. AB Hauling hauls bagged leaves and pine straw, along with limbs, brush and other yard waste.
Do you cut down or trim trees?
No. AB Hauling is not a tree service. It hauls limbs and debris that are already down, including what is left after a tree service drops a tree.
Can yard waste go on the same truck as other junk?
Yes. Yard waste can go on the same truck as household junk, a shed tear-down or a garage cleanout.
Get a free yard waste removal estimate
AB Hauling & Dump Services is owned by Anthony and based in Chapin, with yard waste removal in Chapin, Irmo, Lexington, Columbia, West Columbia, Springdale, Cayce, Blythewood, Ballentine, St. Andrews and Forest Acres. Open every day, 8 AM to 5 PM Eastern. Call or text photos to (803) 537-9619 for a free estimate, or use the contact page.
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