Davidson, NC · Mecklenburg County
Landscaping, leaf removal and lighting in Davidson, NC for yards in Mecklenburg County.
Davidson collects up to 20 bags of leaves a week with garbage and hands out free compostable bags each fall.
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About Davidson, NC
Wikipedia says Davidson was founded in 1837 with the establishment of Davidson College, named for Revolutionary War general William Lee Davidson, and counted 15,106 residents in 2020. The town lies in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties, and some neighboring areas of Cabarrus County use a Davidson postal address without being inside the town limits.
By the Census Gazetteer's center points, the Davidson town is roughly 34.1 miles from the center of ZIP 29707 in Indian Land.
Yard debris rules in Davidson
Davidson collects up to 20 bags of leaves a week with garbage, each up to 40 gallons and 50 pounds, and offers 10 free compostable bags per household in fall.
Tree and yard debris must be no more than 6 feet long and 4 inches across, in bags no heavier than 50 pounds. The town also runs a Leave the Leaves initiative that encourages mulching in place.
Bagging rules in Davidson (year round with garbage, free bags in fall) mean a big leaf job rarely fits one pickup. We plan visits against the town's limits and take the surplus away with the debris from the work itself.
Storm damage and yard debris
In FEMA's National Risk Index from December 2025, Mecklenburg County is relatively high overall. Ice storms are relatively high, strong wind is relatively high and tornadoes are relatively high, so storm cleanups mostly mean broken limbs.
The Matthews and Mint Hill pages both say Mecklenburg County ordinances prohibit burning yard waste, which is why we plan hauling instead.
Planting and design notes
Davidson was founded in 1837 around the college, so its core streets are among the oldest in our coverage.
Census housing profile of Davidson
Housing in Davidson reads like this in the ACS (2020 to 2024): 64% detached, 80% owner-occupied, a median build year of 2005 and a Census median value of $687,700. The median home is recent enough that many landscapes are still being finished or first reworked.
| People counted | 15,660 |
| Typical home value | $687,700 |
| Typical build year | 2005 |
| Share of homes owned | 80% |
| Household income, median | $166,556 |
| Single-family detached | 64% |
| Apartment-style units (5 or more) | 19% |
From the Census Bureau's 2020 to 2024 ACS, geography: the Census place of Davidson.
ZIP codes in and around Davidson
Several ZIP areas reach into Davidson. Here is how each compares, using Census housing numbers.
| Area (ZCTA) | Median value of homes | Median age by year built | Owned homes | Davidson acreage here | ZIP acreage in Davidson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28036 | $630,900 | 2005 | 84% | 94% | 25% |
| 28115 | $360,100 | 2000 | 74% | 6% | 0% |
A ZCTA is the Census Bureau's version of a ZIP code and can differ from the USPS version. Values are 2020 to 2024 ACS estimates. Land shares come from the Census 2020 ZCTA to place relationship file.
What the data means for our work
The local facts set the scope of every service in Davidson: leaf removal (year round with garbage, free bags in fall), landscape lighting (median home value $687,700, median income $166,556) and Christmas lights (6,294 housing units, 80% owner-occupied). Detached houses are 64% of the housing stock, and households average 2.48 people.
Near Davidson
Neighbors with similar yards but different rules are linked here.
Every neighboring page has its own sourced rules, because limits and dates change at each town line.
Sources
Dates and fees can change, so check the source before you act.
Sources: Town of Davidson: Yard Waste; Wikipedia: Davidson, North Carolina; Mecklenburg County: Yard Debris Self-Haul Information.
Housing figures come from the American Community Survey (2020 to 2024); weather ratings come from the FEMA's National Risk Index, December 2025.
Services in Davidson
- Leaf Removal & Fall Cleanup in Davidson
- Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs in Davidson
- Landscape & Exterior Lighting in Davidson
- Christmas & Holiday Light Installation in Davidson
- Lawn Care in Davidson
- Gutter Cleaning in Davidson
- Pressure Washing in Davidson
Every Davidson job gets its own written estimate after we see the property. Prime is now booking.
Davidson questions
Does Prime serve Davidson, NC?
Yes, we serve Davidson, 34.1 miles or so from Indian Land. Send the address and what you need, and estimates cost nothing.
What are the leaf rules in Davidson?
Davidson collects up to 20 bags of leaves a week with garbage, each up to 40 gallons and 50 pounds, and offers 10 free compostable bags per household in fall.
What are the limb and brush limits in Davidson?
Tree debris must be no more than 6 feet long and 4 inches across, and the total limit is 4 cubic yards per pickup.
How do Davidson homes compare for outdoor work?
Census data for Davidson lists a median year built of 2005, 80% owner-occupied homes and 64% detached houses. Homes built in that window have young street trees and builder plantings that are only now outgrowing their spots.
Is storm debris a big issue around Davidson?
FEMA rates Mecklenburg County relatively high overall (December 2025), with relatively high ice storm risk and relatively high strong wind risk, so plan for limb removal after severe weather.