--- title: "Hamilton County Yard Trimmings Drop-Off: What Fits, and Stumps" description: "Hamilton County's three yard trimmings drop-off sites take brush up to 12 inches across and 4 feet long. The county page does not mention stumps." url: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/blog/hamilton-county-yard-trimmings-drop-off-what-fits publisher: Cincinnati Stump Grinding phone: +1-513-587-6772 quote: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact --- # Hamilton County Yard Trimmings Drop-Off: What Fits, and Stumps Hamilton County has three public yard trimmings drop-off sites. Brush and branches must be cut no longer than 4 feet and be no larger than 12 inches in diameter, bundled under 50 pounds. The county page does not mention stumps, so a stump is not listed as accepted or refused. Local: Hamilton CountyPublished October 26, 20263 min read ## What fits at the Hamilton County yard trimmings drop-off? Brush and tree branches fit if they are cut no longer than 4 feet and are no larger than 12 inches in diameter. Hamilton County’s page says so in one line: “Brush and tree branches must be cut no longer than 4 feet and must be no larger than 12 inches in diameter.” The county runs three public sites for [yard trimmings](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/glossary/yard-trimmings-drop-off-site). The page says: “All material collected by this program is composted or mulched and does not end up in the landfill.” Material moves to compost, not trash. ## Does the drop-off take stumps? The county page does not mention stumps. It does not list them as accepted. It does not list them as refused. That is all the page says. This post does not guess beyond it. A stump is not a branch, and the limits on the page are written for brush and tree branches. If you plan to haul a stump, call Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste first. Two rules on the page also matter for stump hauling. The page says “No trailers longer than 8 feet or trucks larger than pickups.” Bundles must not be heavier than 50 pounds. A whole stump can break both limits, so a call to the county is the safe step. ## What are the full rules? The page lists these items. They apply to every site. Rule What the page says Brush size Cut no longer than 4 feet, no larger than 12 inches in diameter Bundles Brush and tree branches must be bundled, not heavier than 50 pounds Containers Yard trimmings come in containers or bags, brown paper bags preferred Commercial Commercial vehicles or commercial establishments cannot be accepted Vehicles No trailers longer than 8 feet or trucks larger than pickups Not accepted Pallets, boards, nails, fence, wire, bricks, stones, soil Who Hamilton County residents only Dumping Illegal dumping prohibited Containers and plastic bags will be returned. Christmas trees need all ornaments, lights, tinsel and decorations removed. ## Where are the sites, and when are they open? The page lists three sites. All three are listed as open from March 21, 2026, to December 6, 2026. Hours differ by site, so check the county page before you drive. Site Location Hours listed Oakdale Elementary School 3850 Virginia Court, Green Township Saturdays and Sundays, 8am to 12pm Bzak Landscaping 3295 Turpin Lane (off State Route 32), Anderson Township Saturdays and Sundays, 11:30am to 5:00pm; also Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 5:00pm Rumpke Sanitary Landfill 3800 Struble Road, Colerain Township Saturdays and Sundays, 8am to 12pm The page says the sites will be closed on Labor Day (Monday, September 7th, 2026) and Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 26th, 2026). The page was read on October 26, 2026. The season ends December 6, 2026, so check the county page for the 2027 dates. ## What if my stump does not fit? You still have choices. Cincinnati curbside yard waste has its own limit: it refuses “Logs or stumps thicker than 6” in diameter.” Read [what Cincinnati yard waste pickup won’t take](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/blog/what-cincinnati-yard-waste-pickup-wont-take) for those rules. Many property owners hire a company for [stump grinding](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/glossary/stump-grinding), which reduces the stump to [wood chips](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/glossary/wood-chips). Another route is to dig the stump out. Compare both in [stump grinding vs stump removal](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/guides/stump-grinding-vs-stump-removal). Keep in mind that the county sites accept residents’ material only. The page says commercial vehicles are out. That rule is about the drop-off, not about whether a company can grind your stump. Cincinnati Stump Grinding is a private company and is not part of any county program. If you live in the city, see [stump grinding in Cincinnati](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/cincinnati-oh) for local pages. ## Next step Read [stump grinding vs stump removal](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/guides/stump-grinding-vs-stump-removal) to pick a route for your stump. Call (513) 587-6772 or [send photos for a free estimate](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact). ## Frequently asked questions ### Does the Hamilton County drop-off take stumps? The county page does not mention stumps. It lists brush and tree branches up to 12 inches in diameter and 4 feet long. Because stumps are not named either way, call the county before you haul one. ### How big can brush be at a Hamilton County drop-off site? Brush and tree branches must be cut no longer than 4 feet and be no larger than 12 inches in diameter. They must be bundled, and bundles cannot be heavier than 50 pounds. ### Can a contractor or business use the drop-off? The page says yard trimmings in commercial vehicles or from commercial establishments cannot be accepted. It also says the sites are for Hamilton County residents only, and no trucks larger than pickups. ## Terms on this page - [Stump grinding](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/glossary/stump-grinding) - [Stump removal](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/glossary/stump-removal) - [Wood chips](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/glossary/wood-chips) - [Yard waste](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/glossary/yard-waste) ## Sources 1. [Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste: Yard Trimmings Drop-Off Sites](https://hamiltoncountyresource.org/residents/yard_trimmings_drop_off_sites.php) Written by Cincinnati Stump Grinding and checked against the sources above on October 26, 2026. City rules and product guidance change, so check the linked page before you act. ## Keep reading - [What Cincinnati Yard Waste Pickup Won't Take (Stumps Included)Cincinnati's curbside yard waste service does not accept logs or stumps thicker than 6 inches in diameter. It also refuses treated wood, dirt, rocks, sand, concrete, animal feces, and yard waste in plastic bags or garbage carts. Pickup runs every other week from April 20, 2026, through the second week of January.](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/blog/what-cincinnati-yard-waste-pickup-wont-take) - [Stump grinding vs stump removal: how to chooseStump grinding chews the stump and large nearby roots down about 8 to 12 inches and leaves wood chips. Stump removal pulls or digs the whole stump out and leaves a large hole. Iowa State Extension calls grinding the quickest, easiest and safest method. Removal fits when you need the stump and its roots out.](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/guides/stump-grinding-vs-stump-removal) - [Do tree stumps attract termites, and does stump grinding help?A decaying stump is wood in the soil, and subterranean termites eat wood. The University of Kentucky says swarms from a yard stump do not automatically mean the house is infested. Swarmers next to the foundation, or winged termites indoors, are the warning signs. Call a licensed pest professional.](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/guides/do-tree-stumps-attract-termites) - [Why do mushrooms grow on tree stumps, and are they a problem?Mushrooms are the fruiting parts of fungi that break down dead wood. Illinois Extension says spring and late summer to early fall are prime times to see them. Penn State says common mulch fungi do not harm landscape plants, but mushrooms may be poisonous if eaten. Do not eat them.](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/guides/mushrooms-on-tree-stumps) - [Pine, oak and maple stump grinding: what changes by tree speciesThe grinding steps are the same for pine, oak and maple. A rental-equipment article says stump size and wood hardness change the time. Species matters more for regrowth: Penn State Extension says all angiosperms can stump sprout, while most conifers have a weaker ability or none.](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/guides/pine-oak-maple-stump-grinding) - [Stump grinding minimum charge: what it covers and what to askA minimum charge is the lowest price a company takes for a stump grinding visit. Angi's 2026 guide says nearly all contractors apply a minimum fee of $100 regardless of stump size. The fee covers setup and travel. Several stumps in one visit usually cost less per stump.](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/guides/stump-grinding-minimum-charge)