NorthCal Works

Yard work in Palo Alto

Yard cleanups, weeding, trimming and hauling away green waste. We line up yard cleanup jobs in Palo Alto with vetted independent local pros, in Professorville, Old Palo Alto, Crescent Park, Midtown, Barron Park and College Terrace. We talk to you about the job, set it up, and the pro does the work.

Get a quote: post your job Add a photo if you have one.

Yard work jobs we arrange

  • Overgrown yard cleanup
  • Leaf cleanup
  • Weeding and fresh mulch
  • Hedge and shrub trimming
  • Green waste haul-away
  • Clearing dry brush and weeds

Yard work in Palo Alto: what to know

Palo Alto has many Eichler homes, older craftsman and Spanish-style houses, mature trees, and homes near Stanford that change hands often.

Palo Alto restricts gas-powered leaf blowers, so expect electric tools or rakes. Mature trees mean big leaf cleanups in fall.

What to have ready

  • What stays and what goes, marked if possible
  • Side-yard access and gate codes
  • Room in your green bin, or a plan for hauling
  • Photos from a couple of angles

What affects the price

  • Size of the area and how overgrown it is
  • How much green waste needs hauling
  • Slopes, stairs and tight side yards
  • Tall trees, which may need a tree service

We don't publish set prices. The pro confirms the price with you before any work starts.

Questions about yard cleanup in Palo Alto

How much does yard cleanup cost?

It depends on size, how overgrown it is and how much needs hauling away. The pro confirms the price with you before starting.

What does yard cleanup include?

Usually weeding, trimming, raking, clearing debris and hauling green waste. Agree the list up front.

When should I do yard cleanup?

In the Bay Area, late fall after leaves drop and early spring after the rains are the busiest times. Clearing dry brush before summer helps with fire safety.

How often should yard maintenance be done?

Many yards need light care every week or two in spring, and less in late summer.

What happens to the green waste in Palo Alto?

Most Bay Area cities collect yard trimmings in a green cart. If there is more than fits, the pro can haul the rest away. Say which you prefer.