Stump grinding in Cheviot, OH
Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in Cheviot, OH, in Hamilton County. Quotes are free, usually quick and without an in-person visit, and the chips can be hauled away and replaced with fresh topsoil. Before you grind, check the Cheviot street tree rules below and mark your private lines.
ZIP codes in Cheviot
What to know before you grind in Cheviot
Rules from the city and county. Each one links to the page it comes from.
Yard waste and wood
Tree and bush cuttings bundle rule
Cuttings must be tied in bundles no longer than 5 feet and no heavier than 30 pounds.
Source: City of Cheviot: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Yard waste goes out on garbage day
Yard waste is picked up on the regular garbage collection day.
Source: City of Cheviot: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Branch size limit
Branches must be under 6 inches across and no longer than 4 feet.
Source: City of Cheviot: Storm Debris & Yard Waste Update, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Contractor debris is the contractor's job
If a tree service or other contractor does the work, that company must haul the debris away. The city will not take it.
Source: City of Cheviot: Storm Debris & Yard Waste Update, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Dumping yard waste is a crime
Code bars dumping yard waste, including tree limbs and holiday trees, on land you do not own. It is a third-degree misdemeanor.
Source: Cheviot Code of Ordinances: § 139.06 Discarding Yard Waste, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Yard waste on garbage day
Yard waste, including tree cuttings, goes out on the regular garbage day.
Source: City of Cheviot: Public Works, checked October 2026
Storm debris
Special storm debris pickups ended Aug 25, 2026
After a storm the city made special debris pickups. They ended on August 25, 2026 and regular rules returned.
Source: City of Cheviot: Storm Debris & Yard Waste Update, checked October 2026
Street trees
Owner clears dead trees from the right-of-way
Code makes the property owner remove dead, decayed or broken trees from the land and the abutting public right of way.
Source: Cheviot Code of Ordinances: § 131.06 Control of Vegetation in the Public Right of Way, checked October 2026
Street trees
Eight feet of clearance over streets and sidewalks
Overhanging branches must leave eight feet between the lowest foliage and the street or sidewalk.
Source: Cheviot Code of Ordinances: § 131.06 Control of Vegetation in the Public Right of Way, checked October 2026
Permits
14 days to comply, then city work with 20 percent fee
After written notice the owner has 14 days. If not done, the city can do the work and charge the cost plus a 20 percent administrative fee.
Source: Cheviot Code of Ordinances: § 131.06 Control of Vegetation in the Public Right of Way, checked October 2026
Before you dig in Cheviot
Ohio
ORC 3781.28(A) notice period
Ohio law requires notice to the protection service (OHIO811) at least 2 working days and no more than 16 calendar days before digging.
Ohio
Working days defined
Working days exclude weekends and legal holidays (ORC 3781.25(F) as quoted in 3781.28 page context).
Hamilton County
Three drop-off sites
The county runs three yard trimmings drop-off sites: Oakdale Elementary (Green Twp), Bzak Landscaping (Anderson Twp) and Rumpke Landfill (Colerain Twp). 2026 season: March 21 to December 6.
Source: Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District: Yard Trimmings Drop-Off Sites
Hamilton County
Branch length and size
Drop-off branches must be 4 feet or shorter and no larger than 12 inches across.
Source: Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District: Yard Trimmings Drop-Off Sites
Hamilton County
Bundles and residents only
Bundles must weigh 50 lb or less. Only county residents, not commercial loads, may use the sites. Collected material is composted.
Source: Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District: Yard Trimmings Drop-Off Sites
Hamilton County
No soil or bricks
Soil, stones and bricks are not accepted at the drop-off sites.
Source: Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District: Yard Trimmings Drop-Off Sites
Hamilton County
Hours
Oakdale and Rumpke: Sat and Sun 8am to 12pm. Bzak: Mon to Fri 7:30am to 5pm, Sat and Sun 11:30am to 5pm.
Source: Hamilton County Recycling and Solid Waste District: Yard Trimmings Drop-Off Sites
Free estimate in Cheviot
Pick the closest answers, add your ZIP and send it. Photos help most.
- Measure across the cut, at ground level, at the widest point.
- Snap a photo of each stump and the path to it.
- We reply with your free estimate.
Rather talk? Call (513) 587-6772
Questions about Cheviot, OH
Do you grind stumps in Cheviot, OH?
Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Hamilton County, including Cheviot. ZIP codes here include 45211. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate.
What are the street tree rules in Cheviot?
Code makes the property owner remove dead, decayed or broken trees from the land and the abutting public right of way. Source: Cheviot Code of Ordinances: § 131.06 Control of Vegetation in the Public Right of Way.
Do I need a permit in Cheviot?
After written notice the owner has 14 days. If not done, the city can do the work and charge the cost plus a 20 percent administrative fee. Source: Cheviot Code of Ordinances: § 131.06 Control of Vegetation in the Public Right of Way.
What does Cheviot do with yard waste and wood?
Cuttings must be tied in bundles no longer than 5 feet and no heavier than 30 pounds. Source: City of Cheviot: Public Works.
Do I need to call 811 first?
Ohio law requires notice to the protection service (OHIO811) at least 2 working days and no more than 16 calendar days before digging. Utility marks cover public lines; private lines such as sprinklers, lighting and invisible fences are the owner's to mark. Source: Ohio Revised Code Section 3781.28.
What happens to the wood chips?
Grinding turns the stump into wood chips. You can keep them as mulch, or ask for them to be hauled away and replaced with fresh topsoil. Ask when you request your free estimate.