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• Yard cleanup near me free#

If the ground is already too hard, give it a soak with the garden hose and do it the next day.

Pull up weeds while the ground is still workable after spring rains. Use a long-handled garden rake to dismantle the pile as to maintain a safe distance from any creatures that might be living in it. If those fireplace logs never got used and there are signs of dry rot or insect infestations, get rid of it. Also, wear a mask if you'll be cleaning up dusty or moldy areas.Ĭlean up old wood piles. Keep phone numbers handy for animal control and an exterminator. You'll never know when you'll arouse poisonous spiders, flying/stinging insects like wasps or yellow jackets, or poisonous snakes. Mammals, reptiles and insects like to live undisturbed in dark, quiet places so always wear protective clothing and leather gloves when doing major yard clean-ups. Save the other non-hauling jobs for later. Tackle the clean-up jobs that will require hauling to be done first so everything will be on the pile on the pick-up date. Find out ahead of time what can / cannot be thrown out, how big the pile and the pieces put on it can be, and when it will be picked up.

Yard cleanup near me free#

Some communities have free curbside pick-up service as part of their garbage service.

Have a pick-up truck and/or trailer ready to fill and parked in a convenient location for loading. Will you be hauling away the trash yourself to the landfill? Call ahead of time to get the dumping hours. Get your tools in order to get the job done wheelbarrow, rake, shovel, chainsaw, shears, loppers, etc. If there's too much to do at one time, divide it into several weekend sessions. Plan ahead of time what needs to be cleaned. Whether it be spring time or the end of summer, get some planning tips and ideas for cleaning up areas around your yard.