Yard waste disposal in West Vancouver

junkremovaltruck5Disposal of green waste on the North Shore can be an issue, but there are plenty of junk removal companies offering solutions in this area. This article will provide you with the information you need in order to get rid of any yard waste. There will be few options for you to choose from and the best one will depend on your circumstances.

What is Yard Waste?

This is also known as green waste.

List of items falling within the green waste definition:

  • Trees
  • Branches
  • Grass
  • Soil
  • Untreated wood
  • Unpainted wood
  • Compost
  • Leaves

For obvious reasons these items are not considered garbage and therefore they cannot be treated as such. Green waste can be recycled and reused.

How to get rid of green waste in West Vancouver?

junk-disposalWe will make the assumption that you don’t have too much time on your hands and you rather hire a junk removal company from West Vancouver and get them to do all the work for you. There are many companies offering such services but they are not all the same. The big guys provide good services but they will go after your wallet. One good example is the 1-800-Got-Junk. These guys provide very good services but they are expensive. The other extreme is the small guys with the broken down pickups offering their services online. You will save money but don’t expect good service. In some cases, don’t expect any. These guys are known for not even showing up. If you don’t mind waiting at home all day, then you could consider these types of services an same some money. However, if your time is important to you, then avoid them.

How much does it cost to remove yard waste?

This really depends on how much you have, how heavy is and where is it on your property. The city landfill charges rubbish removal companies disposal fees based on weight. Therefore, a  load of branches will be much cheaper than a load of tree logs. Rates are also based on where the green waste is on your property. If you have your tree trimmings in the front yard, expect to pay less than if you have them at the back of your house. In order to save money, it is a good idea to get everything in a place where the guys can park their truck. In general, the cost of green waste removal in West Vancouver can range anywhere from $300 to $400 per 10 cubic yards.

What if you want to get rid of it yourself?

Some people living on the North Shore have trucks or trailers that they can use for hauling green waste. This is the cheapest way but it will take most of your day doing it. West Vancouver does not have a landfill but North Vancouver is running a big one close to 2nd Narrows Bridge. Depending on how lucky you are, you may have to wait on lineup between 5 and 30 min. While you are there, watch out for nails, you will be spending money at the tire place. If you have soil to get rid of, make sure there are no rocks or any other garbage in it. The landfill will only take clean soil. Wood has to be untreated and unpainted. Nails are fine.

Good luck and if you decide to hire a junk removal company from West Vancouver, feel free to contact us. We will answer any questions you have.