Yard Cleanup Cost in Seattle 2026

What yard cleanup includes in Seattle

A one-time spring or fall cleanup: leaf and debris removal, bed edging, pruning, weeding, mulch top-up and haul-away.

Typical time on site: half a day to 1 day. Local labor rate: $26/hour for an experienced landscaping pro.

What changes the price of yard cleanup in Seattle

• Yard size
• Amount of overgrowth
• Haul-away volume
• Mulch and pruning included
• Crew size

A yard cleanup quote priced off statewide averages will be off by 10 to 20 percent for Seattle, because the metro has its own labor pool, material delivery distances, and permit timelines.

Seattle climate and demand for landscaping

Mild winters with persistent rain (moss/moisture on roofs); rare snow loads; minimal AC historically but warming trend

Seattle permits for yard cleanup

Building department: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI). https://www.seattle.gov/sdci

Typical permit cost: $400 - $5,000 residential. Inspection time: 10-25 business days; plan check 6-12 weeks. Seattle rule: Seattle SDCI has strict energy code (Stretch Code). Tree ordinance affects site work. ADU streamlined permitting. WA L&I license required for all contractors.

Washington sales tax and licensing for Landscaping

Washington sales tax: 6.5% + local (~9.3% combined avg) + 0.471% B&O. WASHINGTON TAXES CONTRACTOR LABOR. Retail Sales Tax applies to total construction contract (labor + materials) on speculative builders. Custom construction taxed differently.

State license: Washington Department of Labor and Industries (L&I), required: $117 (initial) + $12K bond + insurance.

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