Fall cleanup and leaf removal in Cleveland.
Leaf removal in Cleveland, OH.
A two-person leaf cleanup crew with truck, blowers and bags clears your Cleveland lot on the day you pick, from $95 with hauling in the price. Up to 10 photos land on your phone the same day.
Hauling included.
Dump fee is in the price. Nothing left at your curb.
Up to 10 photos.
Front, back, sides, beds and the loaded truck. Same day.
Two-person crew.
Truck, blowers and bags, on the day you pick.
8-year average crew tenure.
Most cleanup crews have been on Plowz for 8 years.
Real prices on the page. No quote calls.
From $95 small lot · $145 standard · $225 large
Pricing updated
Quick answer
How much does leaf removal cost in Cleveland?
Leaf removal in Cleveland, OH starts at $95 for a small lot under a quarter acre, $145 for a quarter to half acre and $225 for a half to one acre, with hauling and disposal in the price. A two-person crew clears the leaves and sends up to 10 photos the same day. Enter your Cleveland address, see the price, pick the day. Fall routes in Cleveland fill in the 3 weeks after the trees are bare.
When leaves drop in Cleveland.
Leaves in Cleveland come down mid to late October. Ohio DNR forecast peak for northern Ohio in mid to late October for 2026. Lake-effect wind off Erie usually strips the West Side a week before the Heights.
NWS Cleveland records show measurable snow as early as October 2, so the window between bare trees and the first plow can be two weeks or less. Book the cleanup for the week after your trees are bare and the crew finishes before the first plow.
Cleveland's loose-leaf vacuum covers only a few designated areas. Everyone else in Tremont, Old Brooklyn and West Park is bagging for the trash truck. The crew bags and hauls on the same visit, inside or outside those zones.
- Peak leaf drop
- Mid to late OctoberOhio Department of Natural Resources fall color forecast
- Plowz price
- From $95 small lot, $145 standard, $225 largeHauling and disposal included
Cleveland leaf pickup rules.
Cleveland collects up to 20 bags of leaves with regular trash and vacuums loose leaves only in designated high-generation areas, early November through December, two cycles.
- Bags. Bagged leaves with trash on your regular day, up to 20 bags. Loose leaves on the tree lawn only in the designated areas.
- Schedule. Early November through December, 8 weeks, each designated area serviced at least twice.
- Rules. Never rake leaves into the street.
Source: City of Cleveland Division of Streets. Check the city page before you set anything out; schedules move.
None of that applies to a Plowz booking. The crew bags, loads and hauls everything to a licensed yard-waste site the same visit, so the Cleveland leaf pickup calendar does not set your cleanup date.
Leaf removal across Cleveland.
Crews run leaf cleanup routes across ZIPs within 25 to 40 miles of the Cleveland core. Drop your address in the form and the booking flow tells you in 60 seconds whether a crew is already working your block.
Fall routes, booking now
Leaves before the snow in Cleveland.
Fall cleanup routes in Cleveland run until the first snow. Book now and pick the day. The crew hauls everything away and a photo lands on your phone the same day.
Snow passes are on sale until the first snow. See the snow passes
Leaf removal questions from Cleveland homeowners.
How much does leaf removal cost in Cleveland?
Leaf removal in Cleveland is $95 for a small lot under a quarter acre, $145 for a quarter to half acre and $225 for a half to one acre. Hauling and disposal are in the price. Heavy debris adds $25 to $75 and bed edging starts at $35; both show in the booking flow before you confirm. The price is the same in October and December; only the open days change.
When should I book leaf removal in Cleveland?
Book for the week after your trees finish dropping. In Cleveland the drop runs mid to late October, so the week after that is the sweet spot. NWS Cleveland records show measurable snow as early as October 2, so the window between bare trees and the first plow can be two weeks or less. Peak weeks book 3 to 7 days out. Off-peak weeks often book inside 48 hours.
Does Cleveland pick up leaves at the curb?
Cleveland collects up to 20 bags of leaves with regular trash and vacuums loose leaves only in designated high-generation areas, early November through December, two cycles. Bagged leaves with trash on your regular day, up to 20 bags. Loose leaves on the tree lawn only in the designated areas. A Plowz crew hauls everything the same visit, so you can book any day, not just the city window.
Do I have to bag leaves for the Plowz crew in Cleveland?
No. The crew brings the bags, fills them and takes them. You do not need to be home. If the back yard is locked, leave a gate code in the booking and the crew lets itself in and out.
What does a Plowz leaf removal in Cleveland include?
The Cleveland leaf cleanup service covers the full lot: front, back and sides cleared, beds raked out, driveway and walks blown off, sticks and small branches picked up, and everything hauled to a licensed yard-waste site. Gutter cleaning pairs with the same visit on request. Tree work is not included.
What if it rains or the leaves are wet in Cleveland?
If it is raining at the scheduled start, the crew moves to the next dry day, usually within 48 hours, with no rescheduling fee. Damp leaves are fine and get bagged heavier. Standing water is the only thing that stops a route.
How do the photos work?
The crew takes up to 10 time-stamped photos: front, back, sides, beds and the loaded truck. They hit your phone before the crew leaves the street, and your card is charged after the photos land, not before.
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Leaves gone in Cleveland in one visit.
Drop your Cleveland address, see your $95 to $225 price, pick the day. The crew shows up with the truck, hauls everything and texts up to 10 photos before it leaves the street.