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Poison Ivy Removal in Fayetteville, NC

We remove poison ivy, Atlantic poison oak and poison sumac from yards, fence lines, pine trunks and wooded edges across Fayetteville, in Cumberland County^[1]. On this sandy Sandhills ground^[2], poison oak is nearly as common as poison ivy, with 56 county records against 69 on iNaturalist^[3]. Cut vines need care here too, because the city turns collected yard waste into mulch it sells to the public^[4]. Send the address and a few photos for a free estimate.

Fayetteville at a glance

Plant you may have: Poison ivy or Atlantic poison oak; Cumberland County has about 8 poison oak records for every 10 of poison ivy, so we identify before treating^[3].
Burning: Banned year-round in city limits; That includes yard debris and backyard fire pits, so cut vines are bagged and hauled instead^[5].
City yard waste: Mulched and sold to the public; Poison ivy set out with yard waste could end up in someone's flower bed, so we keep it out^[4].
Leaf season: About March 22 to November 13; Those are the median last and first freezes at the airport, roughly 236 days of leaves to treat^[6].
Overgrown lots: City Code Sec. 14-35; Heavy growth that is noxious or harmful to health is barred on a lot with a building^[7].
Typical cost: $270 to $630; A typical residential yard, sprayed, dug or both, with everything bagged and hauled away.

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We look at your photos and identify the plant.
We call or email you with a price, before any work starts.
We agree a day and one of our own technicians does the work.

How Much Does Poison Ivy Removal Cost in Fayetteville?

Poison ivy removal in Fayetteville typically costs $270 to $630 for a residential yard, with spraying, hand digging where needed, and haul-away.

Poison oak spreads by rhizomes into large colonies^[8], so a lot dotted with knee-high shrubs may be one plant needing a second visit. The city does not collect contractors' yard debris^[4], so hauling is in every quote. The county charges $22.50 a ton for brush and $46 a ton for household-type waste^[9], a small but real line.

See what else changes the price on our cost page.

Is It Poison Oak or Poison Ivy on My Sandy Fayetteville Lot?

Here it can be either. Fayetteville sits in the Sandhills on the Cape Fear River^[2], and NC State says Atlantic poison oak grows in dry and sandy areas^[8], like many yards here.

Plant	Cumberland County records	Where it grows
Eastern poison ivy	69^[3]	Ground cover, or a vine 60 to 150 feet up trees and fences^[10]
Atlantic poison oak	56^[3]	A shrub of 2 to 4 feet in dry, sandy ground^[8]
Poison sumac	17^[11]	Bogs, swamps and riverbank thickets, 7 to 13 leaflets^[12]

Poison oak has been logged on the Longleaf Pine Trail in Fayetteville, in Hope Mills and on the James S. Rockefeller Trail in Spring Lake^[3]. Poison sumac turns up at Pine Forest and the Carvers Creek State Park Sandhills Access^[11], a longleaf pine site 13 miles northwest of the city^[13].

How Fayetteville's Heat, Rain and Older Streets Change the Work

When	Normal at Fayetteville Regional Airport	What it means
March 22	Median last freeze^[6]	New leaves start to show
After April 8	A freeze 1 year in 10^[6]	Early-April spraying is checked against the forecast
June to September	About 5 inches of rain a month^[6]	Spraying waits for a dry spell
July	Average high 91.4°F^[6]	Work runs early in the day
November 13	Median first freeze^[6]	Leaf treatment winds down

About 44 percent of Fayetteville homes were built before 1980^[1], so older streets have big trees for vines to climb. About a quarter date from 2000 or later^[1], many backing onto pine woods where patches creep in from the edge.

Lawns need care too. NC State says centipedegrass is sensitive to many common herbicides^[15], so poison ivy in a centipede lawn gets spot work or hand digging, not a broadcast spray.

Can You Burn Poison Ivy Brush in Fayetteville?

No. City Code Sec. 11-11 bars open burning in city limits except a short list of permitted fires, each phoned in to the fire department first^[16]. The city says open burning is prohibited year-round, yard debris included, and fire pits cannot be used for rubbish or yard waste^[5].

Smoke complaints go to the state office below. The state burning law, pesticide licence rule and buffer rules are on our North Carolina rules page.

Why Cut Poison Ivy Stays Out of Fayetteville's Yard Waste

All city yard waste goes to the Wilkes Road site, where it is mulched, used on public property and sold to the public^[4]. The county sells that screened mulch at $20 a pickup load^[18]. The city pages do not mention poison ivy, but dead vines still carry the oil, so we keep them out of that pile.

Other city rules^[4]:

Pickup is up to ten containerized items a week, and durable plastic bags are allowed.
Twigs and trimmings can be no more than 3 feet long and 3 inches thick, and under 50 pounds.
Debris left by a contractor is not collected.
Loose yard waste at the curb violates city ordinance and can bring a citation.

So what we remove leaves with us in bags.

Fayetteville Neighborhoods and Nearby Towns We Cover

We work across Fayetteville, from older streets in Haymount, Massey Hill and Bonnie Doone to Vanstory Hills, Kings Grant, Arran Lakes, Lake Williams, Cliffdale West and Loch Lomond^[19]. We also cover nearby Hope Mills, Spring Lake, Raeford, Eastover and Stedman^[2].

ZIP codes: 28301, 28303, 28304, 28305, 28306, 28307, 28310, 28311, 28312, 28314, 28390

Fayetteville Questions

Does the Fayetteville City Code Name Poison Ivy as a Violation?

No, not by name. Sec. 14-35 bars heavy plant growth that is noxious or harmful to health on a lot with a building^[7]. If a neighbor's lot is overgrown, describe it to the Code Enforcement tip line at (910) 433-1056 and the city decides^[20].

What Happens if a Fayetteville Owner Ignores an Overgrown Property Notice?

The city gives the owner time to comply, and failure to comply usually brings civil penalties^[20]. The city also says overgrown vacant properties may be cut and cleaned^[20].

Who Has to Clear Poison Ivy Growing Over a Fayetteville Sidewalk?

The owner or occupant next to it. City Code Sec. 24-19 makes anyone owning or occupying property along a street keep the sidewalk clear of grass, weeds and other growth^[21]. Tell us how long the stretch is.

Can You Remove Poison Ivy From On-Post Housing at Fort Bragg?

No, not without checking first. Fayetteville annexed 85% of Fort Bragg, but the base keeps its own police, fire and EMS services^[2]. We found no published rule for yard work on post, so ask whoever manages your home.

Is Winter a Safe Time to Cut Poison Oak Bare-Handed?

No. NC State says poison oak is never safe to handle at any stage of growth, even when dormant^[8]. Bare winter stems still carry the oil, so we wear full protection all year.

Can a Fayetteville Renter Book Poison Ivy Removal?

Yes, with the landlord's permission. About half of Fayetteville homes are rented^[1], so we ask renters for the owner's approval before we treat. Send us their contact details with your photos.

Does a Cumberland County Burn Ban Matter if I Live Outside City Limits?

Yes. The county Fire Marshal's Office sets county-wide burn bans, such as the one from March 21 to April 2, 2025^[22]. State law also allows burning yard waste only where public pickup is not available, with fines up to $25,000^[23].

Can I Take Bagged Poison Ivy to the Wilkes Road Site Myself?

Yes, it takes yard waste, but we would not. Everything taken there is mulched and sold to the public at $20 a pickup load^[18].

Do Poison Ivy Vines Climb the Big Pines in Fayetteville Yards?

Yes. NC State says the vines can reach 60 to 150 feet up trees, walls and fences^[10]. We cut the vine near the ground and again about a foot higher, then treat the lower cut.

Near Fayetteville

We also cover Greenville, Rocky Mount in the Eastern North Carolina area. See all areas, the price table and NC rules.

Sources

Checked November 2026. Rules change: confirm with the office named before you rely on one.

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Poison Ivy Removal in Fayetteville, NC

We look at your photos and identify the plant.
We call or email you with a price, before any work starts.
We agree a day and one of our own technicians does the work.