Fall cleanup and leaf removal in Indianapolis.
Leaf removal in Indianapolis, IN.
A two-person leaf cleanup crew with truck, blowers and bags clears your Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
Leaf removal in Indianapolis, IN 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 Indianapolis address, see the price, pick the day. The average first measurable snow in Indianapolis is November 24, and most fall routes fill in the 3 weeks before it.
When leaves drop in Indianapolis.
Leaves in Indianapolis come down mid to late October. Most of Indiana peaks mid to late October. The city opens its leaf window on November 9 because that is when the bulk of Marion County yards are down.
The average first measurable snow in Indianapolis is November 24 (1991 to 2020 normal, NWS Indianapolis). The crew needs the leaves off the lot and hauled before that date. Leaves under the first snow pack into a wet mat that smothers the lawn until spring and blocks the storm drains on your street.
Indianapolis asks for plastic bags during its 4-week leaf window and nothing outside it. Yards in Broad Ripple and Irvington drop before and after that window, so the crew's own hauling is what keeps your calendar flexible.
- Peak leaf drop
- Mid to late OctoberVisit Indiana (state tourism office)
- Average first measurable snow
- November 241991 to 2020 normal, NWS Indianapolis
- Plowz price
- From $95 small lot, $145 standard, $225 largeHauling and disposal included
Indianapolis leaf pickup rules.
Indianapolis runs leaf season November 9 through December 4, 2026. Up to 40 bags a week go out with regular trash, at the street by 7 a.m.
- Bags. Large plastic trash bags. The city asks residents not to use paper bags because they fall apart when wet.
- Schedule. November 9 to December 4, 2026. Outside the window, leaf bags go in the trash cart or to drop-off sites.
- Rules. Never rake leaves into the street. Burning leaves is illegal in Marion County, with fines up to $2,500.
Source: City of Indianapolis Department of Public Works, 2026 season. 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 Indianapolis leaf pickup calendar does not set your cleanup date.
Leaf removal across Indianapolis.
Crews run leaf cleanup routes across ZIPs within 25 to 40 miles of the Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis.
Fall cleanup routes in Indianapolis run until the first snow, which averages November 24. 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 Indianapolis homeowners.
How much does leaf removal cost in Indianapolis?
Leaf removal in Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
Book for the week after your trees finish dropping. In Indianapolis the drop runs mid to late October, so the week after that is the sweet spot. The average first measurable snow is November 24, so the 3 weeks before it are the busiest; during that stretch most addresses book 3 to 7 days out.
Does Indianapolis pick up leaves at the curb?
Indianapolis runs leaf season November 9 through December 4, 2026. Up to 40 bags a week go out with regular trash, at the street by 7 a.m. Large plastic trash bags. The city asks residents not to use paper bags because they fall apart when wet. 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 Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis include?
The Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis?
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 Indianapolis in one visit.
Drop your Indianapolis 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.