Spring & Fall Cleanup in Milwaukee, WI

The short answer

Spring cleanup in Milwaukee runs late March through April: winter debris, matted leaves, salt-damaged turf and broken branches removed before growth starts. Fall cleanup runs late October through November, ahead of the first hard freeze. ALT Landscaping handles both across Milwaukee County, with all debris hauled away. Free estimates.

Two visits a year do more for a property than almost anything else on this page. Spring cleanup is about getting winter off the yard so the growing season can start on time. Fall cleanup is about not letting a foot of wet leaves smother the lawn under the snow.

What’s included

Leaf and debris removalLawn, beds, window wells, walkways and the corners where leaves pile against the house.
Winter damage cleanupBroken branches, storm debris, plow scars and salt-burned turf along drives and walks.
Bed cutback and clearingPerennials cut back, dead annuals pulled, beds cleared and re-edged.
Gutter-line and hardscape blowoutDrives, walks, patios and steps blown clear.
Full haul-awayEverything is removed from the property. No bags left at the curb unless you want them there.

Spring & Fall Cleanup questions, answered

When should spring cleanup happen in Wisconsin?

Late March through April, once the ground has firmed up enough to walk on without rutting but before perennials have pushed more than a few inches. Working a soggy March lawn does more harm than the cleanup does good, so ALT Landscaping schedules by conditions, not by date.

When is fall cleanup done in Milwaukee?

Late October through November, after the bulk of the leaf drop but before the first hard freeze locks everything down. Many properties need two passes in a heavy leaf year, one mid-drop and a final one once the trees are bare.

What does a fall cleanup cost?

It depends almost entirely on tree cover. A small lot with two trees is a very different job from a Wauwatosa property under mature oaks. ALT Landscaping quotes fall cleanups after seeing the property, and the quote is free.