Before winter sets in, here’s how to get your home and yard ready—and what to toss for good.

Fall in Lincoln: Crunchy Leaves, Crisp Airand Clutter?

As the temperature drops and pumpkin spice fills the air, many homeowners in Lincoln start thinking about football, bonfires, and fall festivals. But autumn is also the perfect time to clear out the clutter—both inside and outside your home—before the snow flies and the holidays take over.

A fall cleanup isn’t just about raking leaves. It’s about wrapping up the year right: prepping your yard, closing out home projects, and saying goodbye to the junk you don’t want to drag into another season.

At Rocket Rolloff, we’ve helped Lincoln homeowners reclaim their garages, basements, and backyards year after year—and a roll-off dumpster makes it easier than ever.

Here’s your go-to checklist for fall cleanup in Lincoln—and what’s better off in a dumpster.

✅ Yard Cleanup: Don’t Just Rake—Reset

Lincoln’s fall foliage is beautifuluntil it’s covering your lawn, clogging your gutters, and burying your flower beds.

Fall Yard To-Do List:

  • Rake and bag leaves
  • Cut back dead plants and perennials
  • Remove annuals from garden beds
  • Trim trees and shrubs
  • Clear brush piles and fallen limbs
  • Drain hoses and store outdoor faucets
  • Empty and clean flower pots
  • Dispose of broken lawn chairs or outdoor furniture

💡 If you’re dealing with more than a few bags of yard debris, a small dumpster helps avoid piles at the curb and multiple trips to the landfill.

🏠 Garage, Shed & Storage Purge

Cooler weather is perfect for finally tackling that garage or shed full ofsomedayprojects. If your snowblower is buried behind broken shelves, paint cans, and a busted grill, it’s time to reset.

What to Look For:

  • Broken tools or duplicate garden gear
  • Old hoses, sprinklers, or leaky gas cans
  • Rusted shelving or damaged cabinets
  • Boxes of outdated holiday décor
  • Old paint, chemicals, or oil (note: these may need special disposal)

For items like metal tools or broken lawn furniture, your dumpster is a fast and efficient solutionjust make sure you review our accepted materials guide first.

🧹 Inside the Home: Time to Let Go

Fall is the perfect season to declutter before the holidays hit. That means taking stock of what’s been collecting dust all summer—and deciding what really deserves a place in your home.

Inside Cleanup Checklist:

  • Sort through closets for cold-weather clothes
  • Toss broken decor or expired pantry items
  • Declutter the basement or attic
  • Break down old moving boxes
  • Get rid of unused kids’ toys, strollers, or furniture
  • Say goodbye to worn-out furniture or rugs

If you’re getting rid of bulkier items—like mattresses, recliners, or carpet scraps—a dumpster helps you clear space without waiting for city pickup or overloading your curb.

🛠️ End-of-Year Projects? Plan Your Waste

Fall is also prime time for small home improvement projects. Many Lincoln homeowners tackle:

  • Flooring upgrades
  • Bathroom refreshes
  • Fence or deck repairs
  • Window or door replacements

These projects leave behind more waste than you’d expect—especially when you’re removing trim, tile, or drywall. With a dumpster on site, your cleanup becomes a breeze.

Just make sure to consider the weight of materials you’re tossing—especially when dealing with shingles, concrete, or wet debris. Our guide to dumpster weight limits can help you avoid surprise fees.

🗑️ What Belongs in a Dumpster?

Fall cleanup generates a variety of debris—some perfect for a dumpster, and some that need special handling.

✅ Good to Go:

  • Yard waste (leaves, branches, brush)
  • Wood and construction debris
  • Old furniture or mattresses
  • Broken tools or household junk
  • Carpet and flooring scraps
  • Boxes, packaging, and general clutter

🚫 Not Allowed:

  • Tires
  • Paints, oils, or solvents
  • Batteries or electronics
  • Appliances with Freon
  • Hazardous chemicals or pesticides

When in doubt, call your local waste facility—or reach out to us before loading.

Choosing the Right Dumpster for Your Fall Cleanup

For most residential fall cleanups, a 15-yard or 20-yard dumpster is ideal. If you’re doing a bigger project or cleaning out a large property, a 30-yard bin gives you the space you need to toss everything in one go.

Our services page has a full breakdown of sizes and recommended use cases.

Final Thoughts: Make Fall Cleanup Faster (and Easier)

The best part of fall is enjoying the fresh air, cozy evenings, and slowing down before the holiday chaos begins. But that’s hard to do when your garage is full of junk, your yard’s a mess, and every closet feels like a game of Tetris.

With a dumpster from Rocket Rolloff, fall cleanup becomes a weekend project, not a season-long chore. We’ll drop it off, you fill it up, and we’ll haul the mess away.

Ready to Tackle Your Fall Cleanup in Lincoln?

👉 Book a dumpster with Rocket Rolloff and get your home winter-ready—without the stress.