Yard Waste Dumpster Rental in Saginaw, MI
Yard waste dumpster rental in Saginaw, MI starts at about $300 for a 10 yard and about $370 to $430 for a 20 yard, for 7 days. Every price includes delivery, pickup, and a set weight allowance. Leaves and brush are bulky and fairly light, so most yard jobs fit a 10, 15, or 20 yard. Sod and soil are the exception, since they get heavy fast. Call (989) 831 9600 to book.
Mon–Fri
8 AM–8 PM
$300
STARTING PRICE
7 Days
RENTAL PERIOD
6 Sizes
10–40 YARD
Pickups
WEEKDAY DELIVERY & PICKUP
What Size Dumpster for Yard Waste?
Here is what common Saginaw yard jobs usually need, from a fall leaf cleanup to a landscape debris dumpster for a full yard redo. These are rough planning estimates, not measured data. Based on EPA conversion factors, prunings and trimmings weigh about 127 lbs per cubic yard, loose mixed yard waste about 250 lbs, and leaves about 250 to 500 lbs. The brush rows use the 127 to 250 lb range, since most brush piles hold a mix of twigs, leaves, and small limbs. Dirt is far heavier, about 929 lbs per cubic yard in the same table, and more when wet.
| Yard job | Size | Main material and EPA weight per cubic yard | Estimated debris weight if full | Included weight | Estimated 7 day cost |
| Fall leaf cleanup | 10 yard | Leaves, 250 to 500 lbs | About 1.3 to 2.5 tons | 2 tons | About $300 to $350 |
| Fall leaf cleanup, larger lot | 15 yard | Leaves, 250 to 500 lbs | About 1.9 to 3.8 tons | 3 tons | About $350 to $400 |
| Brush, shrub, and hedge removal | 10 yard | Brush and mixed yard waste, 127 to 250 lbs | About 0.6 to 1.3 tons | 2 tons | About $300 to $350 |
| Brush, shrub, and hedge removal, larger job | 15 yard | Brush and mixed yard waste, 127 to 250 lbs | About 1 to 1.9 tons | 3 tons | About $350 to $400 |
| Small tree removal, limbs only, no trunk or stump | 20 yard | Brush and mixed yard waste, 127 to 250 lbs | About 1.3 to 2.5 tons | 3 to 4 tons | About $370 to $430 |
| Storm cleanup, branches and leaves | 20 yard | Brush and mixed yard waste, 127 to 250 lbs | About 1.3 to 2.5 tons | 3 to 4 tons | About $370 to $430 |
| Large limbs and trunk sections | Sized when you call | Solid wood, much denser than brush | Estimated case by case | Depends on size | Quoted on the call |
| Sod or soil removal | 10 yard, loaded only partway | Dirt, about 929 lbs or more | About 4.3 cubic yards reaches 2 tons at the listed density; denser or wetter soil reaches it sooner | 2 tons | About $300 to $350 within the allowance |
The costs assume your load stays within the included weight. Weight over the allowance costs $50 to $55 per ton, and every load must stay within the hauling limit, which is the most the truck can safely carry. Wet leaves and soaked brush weigh more than dry ones, so a full 10 yard of wet leaves can pass its 2 tons. See our dumpster prices and sizes guide for every size and fee.
Michigan’s Yard Waste Rule, in Plain Words
City Yard Waste Pickup or a Dumpster?
The City of Saginaw collects yard waste on your regular trash day during the season. The 2026 season started April 6. Here is how city pickup works:
1. Use paper yard waste bags or 20 to 35 gallon cans with a yard waste sticker.
2. Keep each bag or can under 50 lbs, and set it out by 7 a.m.
3. Put out one tied bundle of brush a week with your trash. Check the city’s current rules for the maximum bundle length and branch thickness before you cut.
That works for a normal week of mowing and raking. For a tree removal, a storm, or a full landscape job, the one bundle a week limit can stretch cleanup over months. A suitably sized dumpster for yard waste can reduce repeated curbside pickups, though larger jobs may need additional hauls. The city also has a compost site at 2410 Veterans Memorial Pkwy. Check with the city for current hours and fees before you go.
Placing a Yard Waste Dumpster
Place the dumpster on a hard, level surface entirely outside the public right of way. Confirm the boundary if placement is near the sidewalk or curb. A loaded dumpster can sink into a soft lawn and leave ruts. Tell us about available approach space, overhead wires, and access restrictions so we can confirm delivery requirements. Look up for low limbs too. If the dumpster has to sit in the street, call the city Engineering Division at (989) 759 1410 for a permit first. Our dumpster permit guide explains the city rule.
Storm Cleanup in Saginaw
After a summer storm or an ice storm drops limbs across your yard, a yard debris dumpster can reduce repeated trips and curbside pickups. Larger cleanups may require additional hauls. Before you start, stay clear of downed power lines and call your utility. Wait until it is safe to work.
Storm debris is often mixed: limbs plus fence boards, shingles, or siding. That is not a yard waste only load. Tell us what is in the pile when you call, so we can size the dumpster and handle the load the right way. Delivery and pickup run Monday to Friday.
What Can Go in a Yard Waste Dumpster
Ask first: stumps, roots, whole trunks, sod, soil, rock, and leaves in plastic bags
Yard Waste Dumpster FAQs
Call for Yard Waste Dumpster Rental in Saginaw, MI
Clearing brush, leaves, or storm damage in the City of Saginaw? Call (989) 831 9600. Tell us what is in the pile and roughly how much. We will recommend a size and give you your price before delivery.