What is a cost effective way to remove brush and leaves that I have already cut down?

I cleared out a fence row on my property and have a huge pile of brush to get rid of. The town I live in does not do bulk pickup. Any ideas?What is a cost effective way to remove brush and leaves that I have already cut down?
Remove them with your hands or a leaf blower !iWhat is a cost effective way to remove brush and leaves that I have already cut down?
Putting wood chips around your property attracts TERMITES!! Be very vigilant if you do. Report Abuse

I'd rent a wood chipper/mulcher to cut down the leaves and branches and then reuse the chips as mulch for a nice-looking garden cover. That would cost anywhere from $30 to $50 a day.





Wood mulch is the most pleasing ground cover for a garden. You could also sell the mulch at a local farmer's market or advertise in the local newspaper.





Mulching may not be cheaper than burning, but it is more environmentally sound and simply makes good sense.
Spread leaves and small brush on your lawn. Set your mower blade a little lower than normal and have at it. It will mulch your grass and create a great soil if done often.





The large stuff: look around for a ';Stump Dump'; that takes only biodegradable stuff. Ask any building contractor where one is


I hope this helps, Jerry
If your area allows you to burn that would be very cost effective. Use Kerosene not gasoline and stay with it until the burning is done. Have your hose and a rake at hand. Chipping and spreading it on your flower beds could introduce weed seeds or disease to your flower beds.
You could get a cheap electric chipper for the brush and put the pellets back on your flower borders for weed control, the leaves can be got up with a plastic rake which is great exercise for the waist! hope this helps.
Try to break it down smaller, and put it in a corner, so that it can become a mulch pile in about a year.
you can chip them or which this is the idea I like better you could have a big bon fire and them the ash can be used as fertilizer or go in to compost. hope this helps