Garden Clearance in Struga and Ohrid: How to Handle Branches, Grass, Soil and Mixed Waste

In spring and autumn, the most common calls we get in Struga and Ohrid are for garden clearance: tree pruning, cut grass, old hedge trimmings, and — often — waste you hadn't quite planned for, like leftover soil from a new flower bed, a few broken paving slabs, or a cracked planter. This guide explains how to organize the job so the container fills properly and you don't end up needing an unplanned second collection.

What actually counts as "garden waste"?

Garden waste isn't just grass and leaves. In almost every garden clearance we do around Struga and the surrounding villages, we find a mix:

• Branches, hedge cuttings and pruning waste
• Cut grass and piled-up leaves
• Roots and offcuts from felled trees
• Old wooden or wire fencing
• Stone slabs or concrete from an old path
• Leftover soil from a new flower bed or regrading a slope

That mix is completely normal — you don't need to sort it into separate bags yourself. What actually helps us is knowing in advance roughly how much heavy material (soil, stone, concrete) there will be compared to the organic material, because that affects the right container size and how it gets loaded.

Why organic vs. heavy material matters

Branches and grass take up space but weigh relatively little. Soil, stone and concrete are heavy even in small amounts. When a lot of heavy material ends up piled in one corner of a container, it becomes difficult and unsafe to lift and transport. So if you know you'll also be throwing in soil or stone alongside the green waste, tell us upfront — that way we can recommend the right container size and, if needed, how to distribute the weight inside it.

Which container do you need? A WhatsApp photo makes it easy

For small yards with a modest amount of branches and grass, a small container is often enough. For bigger gardens, a full pruning job, or a lot of soil and stone involved, a medium or large container may be needed. Rather than guessing, just send us a photo of the pile (or the yard before you start) on WhatsApp — it helps us recommend the right size without back-and-forth phone calls.

Narrow entrances and village yards

Many homes in Struga, the surrounding villages, and the settlements around Ohrid have narrow entrances, small gates, or private lanes with no room for wide maneuvering. If access to your yard is tight, tell us before the truck comes out — together we can work out the best spot for the container, so it doesn't block the road or your neighbours, and so the truck has enough room to load and unload safely.

When's the right time for a garden clearance

Late winter into early spring is when most Struga and Ohrid residents start pre-season pruning and clean-up. Autumn is the second busy stretch, when dry leaves and spent plants get cleared before winter. If you plan a few days ahead, we can usually coordinate delivery quickly — but during busier periods, it's worth calling a little earlier than you normally would.