Fall Cleanup Cost in Winnipeg (2026)

Written by The No-BS Team  |  October 14, 2026  |  Winnipeg, MB

Fall cleanup in Winnipeg typically costs $200 to $600 for a standard residential yard in 2026. Small lots with a few trees land near the low end, and large properties under mature elm or ash canopy can pass $600. The final number depends on leaf volume, yard size, what is included and when you book.

Typical Fall Cleanup Prices in Winnipeg

These are typical Winnipeg market ranges for 2026, not a price list. Every company quotes differently, so use them to sanity check a quote.

• Small yard, light leaf cover: $150 to $250
• Average yard, a few mature trees: $250 to $450
• Large yard or heavy canopy: $450 to $800+
• Leaves only versus full cleanup: a full cleanup that adds bed cleanout, a final cut and haul away usually costs 30 to 50 percent more than leaves alone

Crews charge either flat rate by property or by the hour, often with a two person minimum. Flat rate is easier to budget. If a quote is hourly, ask for an estimated number of hours. For leaf only pricing, see our breakdown of leaf removal cost.

What Changes the Price

Leaf volume and tree type

A yard under a mature Manitoba elm or ash drops many times the volume of one with a couple of ornamental trees. Volume drives labour, bags and hauling, so it is the biggest factor.

What is included

Some quotes cover leaves only. Others include cutting back perennials, clearing garden beds, a last mow at the right height and hauling everything away. Always ask what the number covers before comparing two quotes.

Wet or matted leaves

Dry leaves blow and rake quickly. Leaves soaked by October rain or flattened by early snow take far longer, and many companies price that extra time in.

Access and disposal

Fenced yards, narrow gates, slopes and heavy landscaping add time. Haul away is also a real cost. The City of Winnipeg picks up leaves and small bundled branches (under 10 cm across) every two weeks on your regular day, and collection ends November 20 in area A and November 27 in area B. If a crew bags and leaves them for your pickup day, that should lower the price.

Timing

Late September and October are the busiest weeks of the year for Winnipeg crews. Booking before the main leaf drop usually means more scheduling choice. Waiting until the last week before snow can mean a long wait or a rushed job.

What a Full Fall Cleanup Includes

• Leaf removal from the lawn, beds and edges
• Cutting back spent perennials and clearing garden beds
• A final mow before dormancy
• Debris bagged or hauled away

Our fall cleanup in Winnipeg is one visit and one price, timed to real conditions instead of a fixed calendar date. If you also want the lawn itself ready for winter, read our fall lawn care tips.

When to Book

Winnipeg leaves can go from first colour to full drop in about three weeks, and the first hard freeze often follows quickly. Book once the leaves start dropping and before the weekend rush. Our guide on when to book fall cleanup covers the timing in detail.

Why Skipping It Costs More

A thick mat of wet leaves smothers grass over winter and invites snow mould on Red River clay that stays wet well into spring. Repairing patchy grass in May usually costs more than the cleanup would have in October.

Fall Cleanup Cost FAQ

How much does fall yard cleanup cost in Winnipeg?

Most standard yards cost $200 to $600 in 2026. Small yards can be lower and large, heavily treed properties higher.

Is fall cleanup cheaper than spring cleanup?

Not usually. Fall volume is higher and demand peaks at the same time, so fall is often the more expensive of the two.

Does the quote include hauling?

Not always. Ask whether leaves are hauled away, bagged for city pickup or left on site.

Can I put leaves out for city pickup?

Yes. Use a lidless reusable container, cardboard box or brown paper yard waste bag under 50 pounds before 7 a.m. on your collection day. Check the City of Winnipeg yard waste page for your area's final date.