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Property Cleanup & Bush Hog Mowing. Overgrown to mowed, and the mess hauled off.

Fields gone to weeds, a lot the village keeps sending letters about, a farm lane you cannot drive anymore. Our crew brings the tractor, the bush hog, and the skid steer, knocks it all down, weed-eats around the buildings, and hauls off whatever is left. Anywhere in Cass, Morgan, or Sangamon County.

Tractor, bush hog, skid steerVacant and rental propertiesDebris hauled afterFlat rate from a photo

Text a photo of the property

Tell us the address and roughly how many acres. We text a number back, usually the same day.

Or text photos straight to (217) 624-7066.

Two ways to do it

Mowed and hauled by us, or you clear and we take the pile.

Most property cleanup jobs are full service. We bring the equipment, mow it down, and haul the debris. But if you have your own tractor and just need somewhere for the brush and junk to go, a dumpster in the field lane works too.

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We mow, clear, and haul

Full-service property cleanup. Tractor, bush hog, skid steer, and a crew that weed-eats the edges and hauls off the brush pile, fence scraps, and dumped junk when the mowing is done.

  • Mowing on any size lot or field
  • Skid steer for pushing piles and rough grading
  • Weed-eating around buildings and fence lines
  • Old junk on the property loaded and hauled
  • One visit, one flat rate from a photo
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You clear, we haul

Already have the equipment? Rent a 15 or 20 yard dumpster and fill it with brush, fence boards, and whatever the previous owner left behind. We drop it in the lane and pick it up when you are done.

  • Field-lane friendly, sits on tires
  • Rent it for 1 to 7 days
  • Delivery and pickup are part of the rental
  • Brush, boards, scrap, and household junk all fine
  • Text us if you fill it early
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Brush and cleared growth piled for hauling after a bush hog mowing job
What we handle

Overgrown lots, fields, and fence lines, mowed down and cleaned up.

  • Bush hogging on lots, fields, and acreage
  • Light land clearing of brush and saplings
  • Trails and farm lanes opened back up
  • Weed-eating around barns, sheds, and houses
  • Skid steer grading and pile pushing
  • Vacant and abandoned property cleanup
  • Rental and foreclosure lot cleanup
  • Debris, brush, and junk hauled after
We do not do: large tree felling, stump grinding, septic or utility digging, and chemical spraying

The bush hog handles weeds, brush, and saplings up to a couple inches thick. Anything bigger than that is a tree job, and we will tell you so up front. Text a photo to (217) 624-7066 if you are not sure and we will tell you what to do with it.

What it is for

The properties that call us for this.

Overgrown vacant lots handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Overgrown vacant lotsThe lot in town that has not been mowed since spring, with waist-high weeds and a notice from the village taped to the stake.
Fields and acreage handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Fields and acreagePasture and hayground gone to weeds and volunteer trees. A bush hog brings it back to something you can walk or fence.
Rental and foreclosure properties handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Rental and foreclosure propertiesLandlords and banks with a property nobody has touched in a year. Mowed, weed-eaten, junk gone, ready to show or list.
Trails and farm lanes handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Trails and farm lanesLanes and hunting trails closed in by brush and saplings. We open them back up wide enough for a truck to get through.
Fence lines and building edges handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Fence lines and building edgesWeed-eating and clearing along fences, barns, sheds, and foundations where the tractor cannot get close enough to do the job.
Dumped junk and debris handled by L&J’s Junk Removal in Central Illinois
Dumped junk and debrisTires, old appliances, and trash that got dumped on an empty lot. Skid steer and crew load it, and we haul it away.
L&J’s Junk Removal crew and equipment ready for a property cleanup in Cass County
Why property owners call L&J’s

Land clearing and bush hogging from a crew that also hauls.

Searching land clearing near me or bush hogging near me around Jacksonville usually gets you a guy with a tractor who mows and leaves. The brush pile, the fence scraps, and the junk somebody dumped on the lot are still your problem. We show up with the tractor and the trailer, so the mowing and the hauling happen in the same visit.

  • Lot clearing for in-town parcels the village has flagged, mowed and cleaned before the next inspection
  • Brush hogging service for fields, pasture edges, and acreage that a regular mower cannot touch
  • Skid steer services for pushing brush piles, spreading gravel in a lane, or loading heavy junk
  • Property cleanout services for vacant, abandoned, and rental houses, inside and out, in one trip
  • Land clearing kept honest: brush and saplings yes, big trees and stumps we will tell you need a tree service
How it works

From overgrown lot to clean property in four steps.

  1. 01

    Text us the address and a photo

    Send the address, a couple photos, and a rough idea of the acreage to (217) 624-7066. We look it up, sometimes drive by, and text back a flat rate.

  2. 02

    We bring the equipment

    Tractor with the bush hog, skid steer if the job needs it, weed-eaters, and the dump trailer. We text before we roll in.

  3. 03

    Mow, clear, and load

    The crew knocks down the growth, trims around buildings and fence lines, and loads brush and dumped junk into the trailer.

  4. 04

    Haul off and walk through

    Everything leaves with us. We walk the property with you or text photos if you are out of town.

Family crew from L&J’s Junk Removal on a property cleanup job
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Service area

Bush hog mowing and property cleanup across Central Illinois.

Junk removal and dumpster rental across Cass, Morgan, and Sangamon County, from Beardstown to Springfield. Pick your town for local details.

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FAQ

Property cleanup and bush hogging questions people ask.

How much does bush hog mowing cost in Cass County, IL?

L&J’s Junk Removal prices bush hog mowing as a flat rate based on the size of the lot, how thick the growth is, and whether there is junk or brush to haul afterward. There is no hourly meter running. Text the address and a photo or two to (217) 624-7066 and you will get a firm number back, usually the same day, or request a free estimate online.

Who does land clearing near Jacksonville and Beardstown, IL?

L&J’s Junk Removal handles light land clearing, bush hogging, and property cleanup for Jacksonville, Beardstown, Virginia, Ashland, Petersburg, and the rest of Cass, Morgan, and Sangamon County. We are the crew that mows it down and hauls the debris in the same visit, so you are not left staring at a brush pile. Call or text (217) 624-7066 with the address.

Can you clear an overgrown lot that the city sent me a notice about?

Yes. L&J’s Junk Removal clears overgrown lots for owners who got a weed or nuisance notice from Jacksonville, Beardstown, Virginia, or one of the villages. We bush hog the growth, weed-eat the edges, and haul off any trash or dumped items so the lot passes on the reinspection. Send us a photo of the notice and the lot at (217) 624-7066 and we will get you on the schedule.

What is the difference between bush hogging and regular mowing?

L&J’s Junk Removal bush hogs with a heavy rotary cutter on the back of a tractor, built for weeds, brush, and saplings up to a couple inches thick that would wreck a lawn mower. Regular mowing is for grass. We run the bush hog on fields, vacant lots, trails, and acreage that has gotten away from someone. If your lot is just tall grass, tell us, and we will still get it done. Get a free estimate or text (217) 624-7066.

Do you offer skid steer services for property cleanup?

Yes. L&J’s Junk Removal runs a skid steer on property cleanup jobs to push brush piles, load heavy junk like old appliances or concrete chunks, and rough-grade a lane or the spot where a shed used to sit. It comes along when the job calls for it, with no separate booking. Text (217) 624-7066 with what you need moved and we will tell you if the skid steer makes sense.

Will you haul away the brush and junk after mowing?

That is the whole point of calling L&J’s Junk Removal instead of just a mowing guy. After the bush hog is done, the crew loads brush, fence boards, tires, dumped trash, and anything else on the property into the dump trailer and hauls it off. Nothing gets left in a pile for you to deal with later. Request a free estimate or call (217) 624-7066.

Can you clean up a vacant or abandoned rental property in Morgan County?

Yes. L&J’s Junk Removal offers property cleanout services for vacant, abandoned, and rental properties across Morgan, Cass, and Sangamon County, inside and outside. We mow the lot, clear the brush, weed-eat around the building, and haul off whatever was left inside. Landlords and out-of-town owners can handle the whole thing by text at (217) 624-7066, and we send photos when it is done.

Is it cheaper to rent a dumpster or hire L&J’s for lot clearing?

If you have a tractor and the time, renting a 15 or 20 yard dumpster from L&J’s Junk Removal and filling it yourself is usually the cheaper way to handle a lot clearing. If you do not have the equipment, our full-service crew mows, clears, and hauls in one visit, and the flat rate covers all of it. Text a photo to (217) 624-7066 and we will quote both so you can pick. Book a dumpster if you already know.

Do you do brush hogging for hunting land and trails near Petersburg, IL?

Yes. L&J’s Junk Removal bush hogs hunting trails, food plot edges, and farm lanes around Petersburg, Athens, Pleasant Plains, and the river bottoms along the Illinois and the Sangamon. We open lanes back up wide enough for a truck or a side-by-side and clear the brush that has closed them in. Call or text (217) 624-7066 before the season starts to get on the list.

Book it

Ready to get the lot back?

Text a photo of the property and we will put a flat rate on mowing, clearing, and hauling. Or, if you have your own tractor, book a dumpster and we will drop it in the lane and haul the pile when you are done.

(217) 624-7066

Text a photo of the property

Tell us the address and roughly how many acres. We text a number back, usually the same day.

Or text photos straight to (217) 624-7066.