Fall cleanup and leaf removal in Pittsburgh.
Leaf removal in Pittsburgh, PA.
A two-person leaf cleanup crew with truck, blowers and bags clears your Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
Leaf removal in Pittsburgh, PA 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 Pittsburgh address, see the price, pick the day. The average first measurable snow in Pittsburgh is November 16, and most fall routes fill in the 3 weeks before it.
When leaves drop in Pittsburgh.
Leaves in Pittsburgh come down mid to late October. Allegheny County hit peak the week of October 22 in both 2025 and 2026 on the state foliage report. Hillside lots in the East End drop a week ahead of the river flats.
The average first measurable snow in Pittsburgh is November 16 (1991 to 2020 average, NOAA Northeast Regional Climate Center). 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.
Pittsburgh hillsides send leaves downhill into the same yard twice. Crews in Squirrel Hill and the South Hills clear the top terrace first and work down, then haul everything, so the single city Yard Waste Day does not matter.
- Peak leaf drop
- Mid to late OctoberPennsylvania DCNR weekly fall foliage report
- Average first measurable snow
- November 161991 to 2020 average, NOAA Northeast Regional Climate Center
- Plowz price
- From $95 small lot, $145 standard, $225 largeHauling and disposal included
Pittsburgh leaf pickup rules.
Pittsburgh takes up to 5 paper yard-waste bags with regular trash and runs one fall Yard Waste Day (Saturday, November 7, 2026) plus 3 year-round drop-off sites.
- Bags. Paper bags under 35 pounds. No plastic bags. Branches under 4 inches, bundled with twine in lengths under 5 feet.
- Schedule. Fall Yard Waste Day November 7, 2026, at the curb by 6 a.m. Otherwise 5 bags per regular pickup.
- Rules. Bags that do not meet the rules are left at the curb.
Source: City of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh leaf pickup calendar does not set your cleanup date.
Leaf removal across Pittsburgh.
Crews run leaf cleanup routes across ZIPs within 25 to 40 miles of the Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh.
Fall cleanup routes in Pittsburgh run until the first snow, which averages November 16. 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 Pittsburgh homeowners.
How much does leaf removal cost in Pittsburgh?
Leaf removal in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
Book for the week after your trees finish dropping. In Pittsburgh the drop runs mid to late October, so the week after that is the sweet spot. The average first measurable snow is November 16, so the 3 weeks before it are the busiest; during that stretch most addresses book 3 to 7 days out.
Does Pittsburgh pick up leaves at the curb?
Pittsburgh takes up to 5 paper yard-waste bags with regular trash and runs one fall Yard Waste Day (Saturday, November 7, 2026) plus 3 year-round drop-off sites. Paper bags under 35 pounds. No plastic bags. Branches under 4 inches, bundled with twine in lengths under 5 feet. 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 Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh include?
The Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh in one visit.
Drop your Pittsburgh 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.