Yard Cleanup Cost in California
Costs in California often run higher than the national average in major metro areas.
Yard cleanup is usually priced by labor, debris volume, and hauling/disposal.
Estimated Cost Range
How We Calculate Estimates
Our estimates are based on national baseline pricing adjusted for your location using:
- BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) - Adjusts for cost of living differences by state
- BLS Consumer Price Index (CPI) - Adjusts for inflation over time
Last updated: December 23, 2025
What Affects the Price
- Lot size
- Debris volume
- Haul-away required
- Seasonality (leaf season)
What's Usually Included
- Raking, bagging, light trimming
- Debris consolidation
What's Usually Not Included
- Tree removal
- Stump grinding
- Major landscaping installs
How This Estimate is Calculated
This page shows an estimated cost range, not a quote.
- Start with a national baseline range for the service
- Adjust for state price levels using BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP)
- Adjust for inflation using the BLS Consumer Price Index (CPI-U)
Actual prices vary by job size, access, materials, timing, and contractor. Get multiple local quotes before you book.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does yard cleanup cost in California?
Yard Cleanup costs in California typically range based on lot size and other factors. Our estimates adjust national baseline pricing using BEA Regional Price Parities and BLS Consumer Price Index data.
Is this a quote or an estimate?
This is an estimate, not a quote. Actual prices vary by job size, access, materials, timing, and contractor. We recommend getting multiple local quotes before booking.
How often is pricing updated?
We update our estimates monthly using the latest BLS CPI data and annually when BEA releases new Regional Price Parity data.
What's included in yard cleanup?
Typically included: Raking, bagging, light trimming, Debris consolidation. Not included: Tree removal, Stump grinding, Major landscaping installs.
Disclaimer: Estimates vary based on job size, access, materials, timing, and contractor. This is not a guarantee of actual pricing. Always get multiple local quotes.