Who Picks Up Tree Branches After a Storm in Rome, GA?
Home / Blog / Cleanup & Debris
By Seven Hills Tree Editorial · Updated October 6, 2026
Who picks up tree branches after a storm depends on where you live and who cut them. Inside Rome, the city’s Solid Waste department collects small yard debris in its yard waste cart. In unincorporated Floyd County, Public Works schedules limb pickup and quotes any cost. A tree crew normally hauls its own debris.
Emergency tree removal near you in Rome, GA 30161. Open 24/7.
Does the City of Rome pick up tree branches after a storm?
Inside Rome, residents with city solid waste service get a 95-gallon yard waste cart for grass, weeds, pine straw and small limbs. You must be a city solid waste customer to be eligible. For larger limbs or storm piles, call the Solid Waste department at 706-236-4580 and ask what it will take.
Cut limbs small enough to fit the cart. Don’t assume a whole fallen tree will go out with the regular pickup.
Does Floyd County pick up storm debris?
Yes, for properties next to a county right-of-way. Call Public Works at 706-236-2495 or submit a work order. The county accepts limbs, trunks and brush up to 12 feet long, but not stumps, pine straw or grass clippings. Staff give you a cost estimate and a pickup date.
- Where to put it: in neat, separate piles just behind the county right-of-way. Never in gutters or drainage ditches.
- How it is scheduled: first come, first served, which matters after a big storm.
- What it costs: under 3 cubic yards is free. 3 to under 10 cubic yards is $100. Over 10 cubic yards is $150, and each extra load is $150. Payment is due in advance. Ask Public Works whether the free pickup is once every 90 days or once per quarter, because the county’s page and code word it differently.
- If you live inside a city: ask your city first.
- Leaves: the county runs vacuum pickup for leaves from October through March on streets with curb and gutter. Outside the season, or on streets without curb and gutter, leaves must be bagged. Details: leaf pickup in Floyd County.
Who picks up what
| Debris situation | Who handles it | How to arrange it | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass, weeds, pine straw and small limbs inside Rome | City of Rome Solid Waste | Yard waste cart. Call 706-236-4580 | You must be a city solid waste customer. |
| Storm limbs and trunks at a home on a county road | Floyd County Public Works | Call 706-236-2495 or submit a work order | Up to 12 feet long. No stumps, pine straw or grass. |
| Debris from a tree service job | The tree crew | Put it in the written quote | Ask whether limbs are chipped, hauled or left. |
| Debris on a public road | The road’s owner | See who owns the road | Who to call |
| Burning it yourself | State and local burn rules | Check with your fire department | The state ban runs May 1 to September 30. |
Who hauls the debris when a tree service removes my tree?
The crew usually hauls or chips it, if the quote says so. Debris hauling is often priced as a separate line item, so confirm it before work starts. Ask whether limbs will be chipped, hauled or left for you. Keep the invoice that lists hauling.
Full guide to debris, chipping and firewood · What drives the price
Can I burn storm debris in Floyd County?
Not from May 1 through September 30. Georgia’s open burning ban covers yard debris and land-clearing debris in a list of counties that includes Floyd. Debris moved from another property can’t be burned at any time, and household garbage never can. Check with your local fire department before any burn.
Outside the ban window, limited burning of yard debris from your own property may be allowed, with rules. Ask the fire department what applies where you live.
Storm debris near you in Rome and Floyd County
City rules apply inside Rome (ZIP codes 30161, 30162 and 30165). County rules apply along county roads in Lindale, Shannon and Armuchee. Cave Spring is its own city, so ask Cave Spring. After a big storm, debris piles up fast and pickups can take a while. Local storm history
Tree removal near you in Rome, GA 30161.
Frequently asked questions
Will the city pick up a whole fallen tree?
Not with the regular yard waste cart. In Georgia, the owner of the property where a tree lands is generally responsible for hauling it, unless the tree’s owner knew it was dangerous. A tree on city right-of-way is the city’s to handle. Neighbor tree rules
What about a tree in the road or the city right-of-way?
Report it to the road’s owner. In Rome, the Street Department is at 706-236-4585, and Urban Forestry handles city right-of-way trees. Who to call
How do I know which county rules apply?
County pickup applies to properties along county roads. If you live inside a city, ask the city. If you are unsure, call Floyd County Public Works at 706-236-2495 and give your address.
Sources
- City of Rome, Georgia, Solid Waste Collections (garbage, recycling and yard waste): https://romega.us/387/GarbageRecycle
- Floyd County, Georgia, Public Works, “Leaf and Brush Pickup”: https://floydcountyga.gov/public_works/leaf_and_brush_pickup.php
- Georgia Environmental Protection Division, open burning rules and the May 1 to September 30 ban: https://epd.georgia.gov/air-protection-branch/open-burning-rules-georgia/alternatives-burning
- City of Rome, “Routes in Floyd County That Are Maintained by the State” (road numbers): https://www.romega.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=133
- Georgia Consumer Protection Division, “Neighbor’s tree fell on my property”: https://consumered.georgia.gov/node/12926
- Floyd County Public Works: Leaf and Brush Pickup, read 2026-10-11
Rules and numbers were read from the sources above on October 6, 2026 and can change. Confirm with the agency before you act. This is general information.