Facts
Here are some facts about EES:
- Does Earthbound offer yard waste pick-up?
Seasonal yard waste is a thing of the past with Earthbound! Now your curbside service allows you the convenience of having yard waste pick up as part of your weekly collection, ALL YEAR ROUND!
* Yard waste must be contained in a compostable bag (brown paper yard waste bags or ASTM6400 compostable bag) with no tape or ties utilized.
* Any material placed curbside in plastic bags will not be collected without prior arrangement/prepayment at an increased rate. We highly discourage the use of plastic bags for yard ward disposal.
* In the event our staff cannot physically lift a bag(s) due to excessive heaviness, they will need to be left at the curb.
* Any yard waste that fits in your garbage/organics container (without being smashed in) will not incur an additional charge. We are happy to accept bags placed outside of your container for a small, per bag fee.
* We do not accept treated grass, animal waste or dirt (including sod, lawn edging, dug up soil or soil from potted plants). Please do not put yard waste bags containing these materials at your curb as they will not be collected.Seasonal Yard Waste Info:
- Seasonal yard waste collection occurs each Spring and Fall, which includes yard waste beyond what fits in your curbside receptacle. Please visit our Events Calendar for information on seasonal yard waste collection dates and additional information regarding this.
Please contact us for more information on yard waste collection: office@earthboundenviro.com
NON SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION:
Earthbound is happy to schedule and collect yard waste from non subscribers, which can be scheduled any time throughout the year. Pre-payment is required prior to scheduling collection.
* Yard waste must be contained in a compostable bag (brown paper yard waste bags or ASTM6400 compostable bag) with no tape or ties utilized.
* Any material placed curbside in plastic bags will not be collected without prior arrangement/prepayment at an increased rate. We highly discourage the use of plastic bags for yard ward disposal.
* In the event our staff cannot physically lift a bag(s) due to excessive heaviness, they will need to be left at the curb.
* We do not accept treated grass, animal waste or dirt (including sod, lawn edging, dug up soil or soil from potted plants). Please do not put yard waste bags containing these materials at your curb as they will not be collected.
In order to best serve you and provide an accurate quote, please send a photo of what you need collected along with your inquiry. Inquiries (photos included) can be emailed to office@earthboundenviro.com.- What are my payment options?
- Earthbound accepts credit card or payment by check. We do not advise that you send cash payments through the mail.
Payments can be made either via our website, by mail, by phone (715-952-5608) or you can stop and visit us at our office location:
To mail or make your payment in person:
3194 London Rd.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Office hours: 8:30am--4:30pm (M-F)
* Please note that we do not have auto. pay at this time. Payments will need to be made with each invoice period. If you wish to be billed bi-annual or annually instead of quarterly, please contact our office to make arrangements. All payments are collected in advance of service. - What services does Earthbound offer and what does it cost?
DID YOU KNOW THAT HELPING TO SAVE THE WORLD CAN BE EASY AND AFFORDABLE? Earthbound knows it can be!
We offer it all; traditional garbage & recycling collection as well as curbside organics recycling (AKA-curbside composting) & year round leaf and yard waste collection.
Our services consist of weekly or bi-weekly curbside collection and can be set up as Full Service (Organics Recycling, Traditional Recycling, Garbage) or Organics Only.
Full Service includes three standard cart size options (35, 65, 95 gal) as well as an 18 gal. recycling tote/bin and a FREE 15 pack of compostable bags with each paid quarter. Services are billed quarterly and in advance, just as folks are used to. Please send us an Email if you would like a price quote as pricing does vary based on container size and location. Be sure to specify your location and what size container you're needing.
Organics Only Service includes a bucket to contain your Earthbound compostable bags and 15 free compostable bags each quarter. You can also have one bag of yard waste outside of your bucket each week, included in the cost! Services start at around $45/quarter. Please send us an Email if you would like a price quote as pricing does may vary based on location.The curbside composting program is designed to be EASY; simply put the compostable waste you would otherwise throw in your garbage, into your Earthbound compostable bag. When your bag is full, tie it up by the handles and put it in the same curbside container as your garbage. We'll do the sorting for you at the curb! Then, pat yourself on the back for making such a simple change in your habits, which will better our environment for years to come.
- Does Earthbound pick up bulk items?
As of March 2024, all area haulers have discontinued participation in the free aspect of the bulk item collections. Please see Eau Claire County's Press Release as well as Earthbound's Press Release for more information.
Earthbound is a small local business with a focus on sustainability. Not only do these collections present a large cost, which historically the haulers have had to absorb during the Free Bulk Item collection weeks twice per year, they also result in many items being disposed of that could possibly be donated or recycled in some way.
If you have items that are still usable in any fashion, or could possibly be diverted from the landfill, we are happy to help you find ways to donate or recycle them. The Eau Claire County Recycling website is very helpful in identifying how to manage many of the items that are commonly disposed of during bulk item week. For items that are no longer salvageable, a collection can be scheduled for a fee at any time throughout the year by emailing office@earthboundenviro.com with picture(s) and a brief description of what you would like collected. All bulk items must be paid for prior to collection.Please note that bulk items placed curbside will not be collected unless we have heard from the account holder to schedule collection and pre-payment has been received. Additionally, if there is a request for a bulk item collection, this may occur on a day separate from your regular curbside collection depending on how many collections are set for a day.
At this time Earthbound does not collect Bulk Items from non-subscribers.
