Roanoke Tree Removal is a local referral service: we pass your request to an independent, local tree crew. We are not a government office; check the city or county page for your street before setting brush out.
City of Roanoke: the rules
| Rule | City of Roanoke | Source |
|---|---|---|
| How often | Weekly, on your trash day | City of Roanoke, Bulk and Brush Collection, Checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| When to set out | After 7 p.m. the night before, by 7 a.m. collection day | City of Roanoke, Bulk and Brush Collection, Checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Pile size | Up to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft, about one pickup-truck load | City of Roanoke, Bulk and Brush Collection, Checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Limb size | Under 3 inches in diameter | City of Roanoke, Bulk and Brush Collection, Checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Where | At the curb; not from alleys | City of Roanoke, Bulk and Brush Collection, Checked Oct 11, 2026 |
Small brush you can pick up with two hands goes in the trash cart.
Roanoke County: the rules
| Rule | Roanoke County | Source |
|---|---|---|
| How often | Every other week (A or B week), on your trash day | Roanoke County, Bulk & Brush Collection, Checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| When to set out | No earlier than the Saturday before, by 7 a.m. collection day | Roanoke County, solid waste FAQs, Checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Brush size | No more than 6 ft long or 12 inches in diameter | Roanoke County, solid waste FAQs, Checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Clearance | At least 5 ft from vehicles, mailboxes, cans and other obstructions | Roanoke County, solid waste FAQs, Checked Oct 11, 2026 |
The county's trash page and app tell you whether your street is an A or B week.
What neither will take
- Brush cut by a contractor, tree company or utility. The city says to have the business remove it; the county excludes materials from paid contractors.
- Stumps, and in the city, limbs 3 inches or thicker.
- Dirt, rock, concrete and debris mixed into the brush.
Why a tree job needs its own haul-away
Because curbside service won't take contractor-cut brush, ask whether a quote includes chipping and hauling. See tree debris removal and the tree trimming cost guide.
Transfer station trips
Both the city and the county say each household gets 12 trips a year to the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority transfer stations for trash, bulk and brush.
After a storm
Storm debris can exceed the weekly limits. Check the city or county page for any special collection before piling large limbs at the curb, and keep piles clear of low wires.
Salem and Vinton
Salem and the Town of Vinton run their own collection. Check with them directly.
Get help with large debris
Call (540) 904-1819 or use the form for limbs, trunks or storm debris that curbside crews won't take.
Sources
- City of Roanoke, Bulk and Brush Collection (Checked Oct 11, 2026)
- City of Roanoke, Solid Waste Management (Checked Oct 11, 2026)
- Roanoke County, Bulk & Brush Collection (Checked Oct 11, 2026)
- Roanoke County, Trash Collection (Checked Oct 11, 2026)
- Roanoke County, solid waste FAQs (Checked Oct 11, 2026)
Common questions
How big can a brush pile be in Roanoke city?
The City of Roanoke takes one pile up to 6 ft x 6 ft x 6 ft each week, with limbs under 3 inches in diameter.
How often does Roanoke County pick up brush?
Every other week, on your trash day, in an A or B week.
Will the city take brush from my tree service?
No. The city does not pick up brush cut by a contractor, tree company or utility.
When can I put brush out in Roanoke County?
No earlier than the Saturday before and no later than 7 a.m. on collection day.