--- title: "Stump Grinding in Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati Stump Grinding" description: "Stump grinding in Cincinnati, OH: free quotes, chips hauled away and fresh topsoil, plus Cincinnati street tree and yard waste rules with sources." url: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/cincinnati-oh publisher: Cincinnati Stump Grinding phone: +1-513-587-6772 quote: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact --- # Stump grinding in Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati street tree rules below and mark your private lines. [Call (513) 587-6772](tel:+1-513-587-6772)Get a free estimate ZIP codes in Cincinnati - [45226](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45226#estimate) - [45230](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45230#estimate) - [45211](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45211#estimate) - [45223](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45223#estimate) - [45208](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45208#estimate) - [45232](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45232#estimate) - [45224](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45224#estimate) - [45238](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45238#estimate) - [45237](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45237#estimate) - [45225](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45225#estimate) - [45204](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45204#estimate) - [45220](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45220#estimate) All 27 ZIP codes ![Map of Greater Cincinnati with the towns that have their own page](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/maps/cincinnati-md.svg) Served counties in green, towns with their own page outlined. Map data: US Census Bureau. ## What to know before you grind in Cincinnati Rules from the city and county. Each one links to the page it comes from. - Street trees ### Parks Urban Forestry cares for street trees Cincinnati Parks Urban Forestry maintains all city street trees and any trees in the public right-of-way, funded by an annual assessment on property footage. Source: [Cincinnati Parks: Urban Forestry](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/natural-resources/urban-forestry/), checked October 2026 - Street trees ### Stump of a city tree: request via 311 A homeowner asks the city to grind the stump of a city-maintained tree on the tree lawn through a 311 request routed to Urban Forestry. Source: [Cincinnati 311: Tree Stump Removal on Public Property](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/311/requests/tstumpuf/), checked October 2026 - Street trees ### Urban Forestry phone Urban Forestry takes process questions on weekdays at 513-861-9070. Source: [Cincinnati Parks: Urban Forestry](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/natural-resources/urban-forestry/), checked October 2026 - Permits ### Public Tree Work Permit required The city code requires a Public Tree Work Permit before work on or near a public tree or planting in the right of way. Source: [Cincinnati Parks: Urban Forestry](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/natural-resources/urban-forestry/), checked October 2026 - Permits ### Removal requester pays value, removal and stump grinding If a public tree is removed at a requester's request, the requester pays the appraised value of the tree plus removal and stump grinding before the permit is approved. Source: [Cincinnati Parks: Urban Forestry](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/natural-resources/urban-forestry/), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Six-year street tree cycle Street trees are inventoried and maintained on a six-year preventive cycle. Source: [Cincinnati Parks: Urban Forestry](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/natural-resources/urban-forestry/), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Canopy goals by land use The city's urban tree canopy goals are 40% in residential areas, 25% in mixed areas and 10% in central business districts. Source: [Cincinnati Parks: Urban Forestry](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/natural-resources/urban-forestry/), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Emerald ash borer drove canopy loss The 2000 to 2010 canopy study found a 2% citywide loss, and the city names emerald ash borer as the driving force. Source: [Cincinnati Parks: Urban Forestry](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/natural-resources/urban-forestry/), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Street tree assessment since 1981 The 1981 council action under ORC 727.011 started an assessment on property along the right-of-way to pay for shade tree care. Source: [Cincinnati Parks: Urban Forestry](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/natural-resources/urban-forestry/), checked October 2026 - Yard waste and wood ### Curbside season and day Yard waste is picked up every other week from April 20, 2026 through the second week of January, on recycling day. Source: [Cincinnati Public Services: Yard Waste](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/public-services/garbage-yard-waste/yard-waste/), checked October 2026 - Yard waste and wood ### Bundle size Sticks and branches go out in bundles up to 3 feet long and 2 feet across, tied with twine or cotton rope. Source: [Cincinnati Public Services: Yard Waste](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/public-services/garbage-yard-waste/yard-waste/), checked October 2026 - Yard waste and wood ### Stumps and logs over 6 inches not taken Curbside yard waste does not take logs or stumps thicker than 6 inches. Branches must be 6 inches or thinner. Containers over 25 lb are skipped. Source: [Cincinnati Public Services: Yard Waste](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/public-services/garbage-yard-waste/yard-waste/), checked October 2026 - Yard waste and wood ### County drop-off sites linked from city page The city page points Cincinnati residents to Hamilton County's yard trimming drop-off sites. Source: [Cincinnati Public Services: Yard Waste](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/public-services/garbage-yard-waste/yard-waste/), checked October 2026 - Land and soil ### Hillsides are 19% of the city About 19% of Cincinnati's incorporated area is hillside, defined as slopes of 20% or more. Hillside Overlay Districts exist in the zoning code. Source: [Cincinnati City Planning: Cincinnati Hillside Initiative](https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/planning/projects/active/cincinnati-hillside-initiative/), checked October 2026 ## Before you dig in Greater Cincinnati - 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. Source: [Ohio Revised Code Section 3781.28](https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3781.28) - Ohio ### Working days defined Working days exclude weekends and legal holidays (ORC 3781.25(F) as quoted in 3781.28 page context). Source: [Ohio Revised Code Section 3781.25](https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-3781.25) - 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](https://www.hamiltoncountyresource.org/residents/yard_trimmings_drop_off_sites.php) - 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](https://www.hamiltoncountyresource.org/residents/yard_trimmings_drop_off_sites.php) - 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](https://www.hamiltoncountyresource.org/residents/yard_trimmings_drop_off_sites.php) - 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](https://www.hamiltoncountyresource.org/residents/yard_trimmings_drop_off_sites.php) - 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](https://www.hamiltoncountyresource.org/residents/yard_trimmings_drop_off_sites.php) ## Town pages in Greater Cincinnati ### Hamilton County - [Amberley](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/amberley-oh) - [Anderson Township](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/anderson-township-oh) - [Blue Ash](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/blue-ash-oh) - [Cheviot](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/cheviot-oh) - [Columbia Township](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/columbia-township-oh) - [Deer Park](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/deer-park-oh) - [Evendale](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/evendale-oh) - [Forest Park](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/forest-park-oh) - [Glendale](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/glendale-oh) - [Golf Manor](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/golf-manor-oh) - [Greenhills](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/greenhills-oh) - [Harrison](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/harrison-oh) - [Indian Hill](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/indian-hill-oh) - [Lockland](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/lockland-oh) - [Madeira](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/madeira-oh) - [Mariemont](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/mariemont-oh) - [Montgomery](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/montgomery-oh) - [Mount Healthy](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/mount-healthy-oh) - [Newtown](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/newtown-oh) - [Norwood](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/norwood-oh) - [Reading](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/reading-oh) - [Sharonville](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/sharonville-oh) - [Silverton](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/silverton-oh) - [Springdale](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/springdale-oh) - [Springfield Township](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/springfield-township-oh) - [St. Bernard](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/st-bernard-oh) - [Sycamore Township](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/sycamore-township-oh) - [Symmes Township](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/symmes-township-oh) - [Terrace Park](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/terrace-park-oh) - [Woodlawn, OH](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/woodlawn-oh) - [Wyoming](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/wyoming-oh) ### Butler County - [Fairfield](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/fairfield-oh) - [Hamilton](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/hamilton-oh) - [Middletown](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/middletown-oh) - [Oxford](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/oxford-oh) ### Warren County - [Deerfield Township](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/deerfield-township-oh) - [Lebanon](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/lebanon-oh) - [Mason](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/mason-oh) - [Morrow](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/morrow-oh) - [Springboro](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/springboro-oh) ### Clermont County - [Loveland](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/loveland-oh) - [Miami Township, Clermont County](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/miami-township-clermont-oh) - [Milford](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/milford-oh) - [Pierce Township](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/pierce-township-oh) - [Union Township, Clermont County](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/union-township-clermont-oh) ## Every ZIP code we serve in Greater Cincinnati From the US Census Bureau ZIP code areas (2020). 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Call (513) 587-6772 and ask. ### Hamilton County (54) - 45001 Addyston, Miami - 45002 Whitewater, Miami, Blue Jay - 45030 Harrison, Crosby, Whitewater - 45033 Hooven, Whitewater - 45041 Miamitown, Whitewater - 45051 Delhi - 45052 Miami, Shawnee, Whitewater - 45111 Symmes, Camp Dennison - 45174 Terrace Park - 45202 Cincinnati - 45203 Cincinnati - 45204 Cincinnati, Delhi - 45205 Cincinnati - 45206 Cincinnati - 45207 Cincinnati - 45208 Cincinnati - 45209 Cincinnati, Norwood - 45211 Cincinnati, Green, Monfort Heights - 45212 Norwood, Cincinnati - 45213 Cincinnati, Columbia, Amberley - 45214 Cincinnati - 45215 Wyoming, Woodlawn, Reading - 45216 Cincinnati, Springfield, Elmwood Place - 45217 St. Bernard, Cincinnati - 45218 Greenhills, Springfield - 45219 Cincinnati - 45220 Cincinnati - 45223 Cincinnati - 45224 Cincinnati, Springfield, Finneytown - 45225 Cincinnati - 45226 Cincinnati - 45227 Cincinnati, Columbia, Fairfax - 45229 Cincinnati - 45230 Anderson, Cincinnati, Salem Heights - 45231 Springfield, Colerain, New Burlington - 45232 Cincinnati - 45233 Delhi, Green, Mack - 45236 Sycamore, Kenwood, Amberley - 45237 Cincinnati, Amberley, Golf Manor - 45238 Delhi, Cincinnati, Delhi Hills - 45239 White Oak, Colerain, Green - 45240 Forest Park, Springfield, Pleasant Run Farm - 45241 Sharonville, Evendale, West Chester - 45242 Blue Ash, Montgomery, The Village of Indian Hill - 45243 The Village of Indian Hill, Madeira - 45244 Anderson, Union, Dry Run - 45246 Springdale, West Chester, Glendale - 45247 Colerain, Taylor Creek, Green - 45248 Green, Mack, Bridgetown - 45249 Symmes, Sycamore, Montgomery - 45251 Colerain, Northgate, Groesbeck - 45252 Colerain, Dunlap, Dry Ridge - 45255 Anderson, Forestville, Coldstream - 45267 Cincinnati ### Butler County (14) - 45011 Liberty, Fairfield, Wayne - 45013 Hanover, Ross, Milford - 45014 Fairfield, Ross - 45015 Hamilton, Fairfield - 45042 Madison, Middletown, Wayne - 45044 Middletown, Liberty, Lemon - 45050 Monroe, Lemon, Turtlecreek - 45053 Morgan, Reily - 45055 St. Clair - 45056 Oxford, Reily, Milford - 45062 Wayne, Seven Mile, St. Clair - 45064 Milford, Gratis, Somers - 45067 Wayne, Madison, Trenton - 45069 West Chester, Beckett Ridge ### Warren County (12) - 45005 Franklin, Turtlecreek, Middletown - 45032 Massie, Harveysburg - 45034 Kings Mills, Deerfield, Union - 45036 Turtlecreek, Clear Creek, Lebanon - 45039 Hamilton, Deerfield, Landen - 45040 Mason, Deerfield - 45054 Washington, Turtlecreek, Massie - 45065 South Lebanon, Union, Hamilton - 45066 Clear Creek, Springboro, Five Points - 45068 Wayne, Massie, Clear Creek - 45152 Salem, Hamilton, Harlan - 45162 Harlan, Wayne ### Clermont County (16) - 45102 Batavia, Pierce, Monroe - 45103 Batavia, Stonelick, Jackson - 45106 Tate, Franklin, Clark - 45112 Franklin, Chilo - 45120 Franklin, Lewis, Washington - 45122 Goshen, Wayne, Harlan - 45140 Miami, Hamilton, Goshen - 45147 Miamiville, Miami - 45150 Miami, Union, Stonelick - 45153 Washington, Monroe - 45156 Neville, Washington - 45157 Monroe, Ohio, Pierce - 45158 Wayne - 45160 Owensville, Stonelick - 45176 Jackson, Williamsburg, Sterling - 45245 Union, Pierce, Withamsville ## Free estimate in Cincinnati Pick the closest answers, add your ZIP and send it. Photos help most. 1. Measure across the cut, at ground level, at the widest point. 2. Snap a photo of each stump and the path to it. 3. We reply with your free estimate. Rather talk? [Call (513) 587-6772](tel:+1-513-587-6772) ![Close view of the growth rings across the top of a cut pine stump](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/_astro/pine-stump-growth-rings.Pg0LkLSG_ZnC6hL.avif) ## Questions about Cincinnati, OH ### Do you grind stumps in Cincinnati, OH? Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Hamilton County, including Cincinnati. ZIP codes here include 45226, 45230, 45211, 45223, 45208, 45232. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate. ### What are the street tree rules in Cincinnati? Cincinnati Parks Urban Forestry maintains all city street trees and any trees in the public right-of-way, funded by an annual assessment on property footage. Source: Cincinnati Parks: Urban Forestry. ### Do I need a permit in Cincinnati? The city code requires a Public Tree Work Permit before work on or near a public tree or planting in the right of way. Source: Cincinnati Parks: Urban Forestry. ### What does Cincinnati do with yard waste and wood? Yard waste is picked up every other week from April 20, 2026 through the second week of January, on recycling day. Source: Cincinnati Public Services: Yard Waste. ### 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. ## Nearby town pages - [St. Bernard](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/st-bernard-oh) - [Dayton, KY](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/dayton-ky) - [Bellevue](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/bellevue-ky) - [Norwood](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/norwood-oh) - [Woodlawn, KY](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/woodlawn-ky) [All of Greater Cincinnati](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/cincinnati-oh) ## Local reading - [Ault Park Honeysuckle Cutting Event: Nov 14, 2026](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/blog/ault-park-invasive-removal-honeysuckle-stumps) - [Black Plastic Honeysuckle Method From a UC Botanist](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/blog/black-plastic-honeysuckle-method-cincinnati) - [Cincinnati Street Tree Removal Permit Cost: Who Pays What](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/blog/cincinnati-street-tree-removal-permit-cost) - [Emerald Ash Borer in Southwest Ohio: A Timeline to 2026](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/blog/emerald-ash-borer-in-southwest-ohio-timeline) - [Great Parks Calls Honeysuckle Weed Enemy Number One](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/blog/great-parks-honeysuckle-hamilton-county) - [Hamilton County Yard Trimmings Drop-Off: What Fits, and Stumps](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/blog/hamilton-county-yard-trimmings-drop-off-what-fits) - [What Cincinnati Yard Waste Pickup Won't Take (Stumps Included)](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/blog/what-cincinnati-yard-waste-pickup-wont-take) - [Who Grinds the Stump in Front of My Cincinnati House?](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/blog/who-grinds-the-stump-in-front-of-my-cincinnati-house)