Leaf removal in Leipzig – we rake, load and haul it away
In October and November, gardens and yards in Leipzig produce more leaves than fit in a Biotonne (organic waste bin). We rake lawns and beds clear, tidy paths and driveways and take everything with us — no leaf sacks and no trip to the Wertstoffhof (recycling centre).
Three ways to get rid of leaves in Leipzig
The city of Leipzig offers its own options for leaves — for small amounts they are often the cheapest choice. Here is an honest comparison:
| Option | Cost | What you have to do | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wertstoffhof | Clean leaves from October to December free, up to 1 m³ per delivery | Rake the leaves, bag them and drive them there yourself; show proof of residence in Leipzig | Small gardens, if you have a car or a trailer |
| Leaf sack from Stadtreinigung (city cleaning service) | 10 € per 100-litre sack collection included — works out at 100 € per m³ | Buy a sack, fill it yourself, arrange collection by phone | One or two sacks, if you would rather not drive |
| ShanBau | Hauling away 20–50 €/m³, labour 30–45 €/hr | Nothing — we rake, load and haul it away | Large areas, courtyards, residential complexes, when there is no time or no car |
Details on the Wertstoffhof and the leaf sack: Stadtreinigung Leipzig, as of September 2026. Small amounts also fit in the Biotonne.
What piles up in the garden in autumn
Leaves rarely come alone — before winter it pays to get everything done in a single visit.
Rake, blow together, haul away
Last cut before winter
Tip: Two fixed visits — mid-October and the end of November — are enough in most Leipzig gardens. That way the leaves never lie long enough to damage the lawn.
Where leaves have to go — and where they can stay
Not every leaf has to disappear. On the pavement, at the yard entrance and at the front door, though, they do: wet leaves on paving slabs are as slippery as ice, and the duty to keep the pavement in front of the property safe (Verkehrssicherungspflicht) lies with the owner — who can pass it on by contract, for example to us or to the tenants. On the lawn it is not about safety but about the turf: a thick, wet layer takes away light and air, and in spring there is a yellow mat underneath instead of lawn.
Under hedges, in beds and around shrubs, on the other hand, leaves can happily stay. They protect the roots from frost, rot down to humus and give hedgehogs and insects a place to spend the winter. So we clear selectively: paths and lawn clear, beds stay covered — unless you expressly want it otherwise.
How often in autumn — and what else piles up
Once is rarely enough. Trees in Leipzig usually drop their leaves over four to six weeks: chestnuts and limes early in October, oaks and beeches well into November. If you clear only once, you either clear too early or find yourself standing in leaves again in December. Two to three rounds over the autumn are normal — for properties with visitors, weekly as well.
- Keep pavements, yard entrances and front doors clear
- Clear the lawn before the layer gets wet and dense
- Empty cellar light wells and yard drains — otherwise the water ends up in the cellar
- Haul leaves away instead of overfilling the Biotonne — 20–50 €/m³
- Last round together with the cutting back before winter
When frost in December hits a layer of leaves, it freezes to the pavement. Then a broom no longer helps, and grit gets spread on leaves instead of stone. That is why we deliberately put the last visit late — usually the end of November.
Leaf removal — frequently asked questions
Do you take the leaves away straight away?
How often should you remove leaves in autumn?
Do you also work for property managers and companies?
Do all the leaves have to go?
Who is liable if someone slips on wet leaves?
Do you also clear light wells and yard drains?
Do you come several times in autumn?
Leaves in the garden or yard?
Send us a photo on WhatsApp or write to us by e-mail — we will get back to you today with a date and a price.
Price for your leaf removal
Send 2–3 photos of the garden or yard — we usually give the fixed price the same day.