Stump grinding in Dayton, KY
Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in Dayton, KY, in Campbell 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 Dayton, KY street tree rules below and mark your private lines.
ZIP codes in Dayton, KY
What to know before you grind in Dayton, KY
Rules from the city and county. Each one links to the page it comes from.
Street trees
Owners keep the tree lawn cut and clear
Dayton owners must cut or maintain the tree lawn (road verge) between the sidewalk and the curb and keep it free of weeds, trash and debris.
Source: Dayton Code of Ordinances: 96.15 Duty of property owner to maintain abutting sidewalks and curbs, checked October 2026
Street trees
Owners repair sidewalks next to their property
Owners must keep public sidewalks that abut their property in good condition at their own cost. If they do not, the city can repair them and lien the property.
Source: Dayton Code of Ordinances: 96.15 Duty of property owner to maintain abutting sidewalks and curbs, checked October 2026
Street trees
Street tree rules for new subdivisions
In new subdivisions, street trees may be required by the Planning Commission. They must stay 50 feet from street intersections and be at least 1-1/2 inches across when planted.
Source: Dayton Code of Ordinances: Section 7.9 Street trees (subdivision regulations), checked October 2026
Permits
Right-of-way tree work must follow city tree rules
For work on facilities in the public right-of-way, removing or trimming existing trees must follow the city's ordinances on street trees or the subdivision street tree rules.
Source: Dayton Code of Ordinances: 96.56 General conditions related to facilities located in the right-of-way, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Shrubbery and lumber: bundled, 5 feet, 50 pounds
Under Dayton's Rumpke service, loose shrubbery or lumber must be bundled and tied in lengths of 5 feet or less. Each bundle must weigh 50 pounds or less.
Source: City of Dayton: Garbage Pick-Up and Recycling, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
One large item a week with 48 hours notice
Residents may put one large item at the curb each week. They must tell Rumpke at least 48 business hours ahead.
Source: City of Dayton: Garbage Pick-Up and Recycling, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Dirt, rocks and bulky material not taken at curb
Rumpke will not take bulky materials such as drywall, concrete, bricks, dirt or rocks at the curb. This matters for dirt and rock left after stump work.
Source: City of Dayton: Garbage Pick-Up and Recycling, checked October 2026
Tree canopy
Canopy study
A 2014 study by the Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council counted 316 canopy acres in Dayton, which is 38% of the city's land.
Source: Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council: Urban Tree Canopy, checked October 2026
Before you dig in Dayton, KY
Campbell County
EAB in Kentucky
EAB was first confirmed in Kentucky in 2009. A first quarantine covered 20 counties between Louisville, Lexington and northern Kentucky. In 2014 the county quarantines ended and the whole state was regulated.
Source: USDA Forest Service: Kentucky Forest Health Highlights 2015
Campbell County
Landslide-prone terrain
The Kentucky Geological Survey says the geology and slopes of northern Kentucky make it prone to landslides. Slow movement often goes unnoticed for decades.
Source: Kentucky Geological Survey: Using LiDAR to Map Landslides in Kenton and Campbell Counties
Campbell County
Landslide damage cost
The same report says decades of building and slope changes left the area with one of the highest per-person landslide damage costs in the United States.
Source: Kentucky Geological Survey: Using LiDAR to Map Landslides in Kenton and Campbell Counties
Campbell County
Slow slide movement
A Kentucky Geological Survey source quoted by LINK nky says slides can move a few inches a year without being seen.
Source: LINK nky: Land slippages in Northern Kentucky highlight unique geological challenges
Campbell County
Regional yard waste guide
The regional solid waste guide defines yard waste as dirt, branches and tree debris. It lists drop-off sites that take yard waste.
Source: Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area: Solid Waste Resource Guide
Campbell County
County does not collect trash
Campbell County does not pick up or take household trash. Residents in a city use the city service, and unincorporated residents hire any hauler.
Source: Campbell County: How to Sign-Up for Residential Trash Service
Campbell County
Holiday tree recycling program
The county runs a Holiday Tree Recycling Program (page title only was read, no dates).
Source: Campbell County: Trash page menu
Campbell County
County canopy 57%
The 2014 canopy study found trees cover 57% of Campbell County, about 54,665 of 96,295 acres.
Source: Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council: Urban Tree Canopy
Free estimate in Dayton, KY
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.
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Questions about Dayton, KY
Do you grind stumps in Dayton, KY?
Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Campbell County, including Dayton, KY. ZIP codes here include 41074. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate.
What are the street tree rules in Dayton, KY?
Dayton owners must cut or maintain the tree lawn (road verge) between the sidewalk and the curb and keep it free of weeds, trash and debris. Source: Dayton Code of Ordinances: 96.15 Duty of property owner to maintain abutting sidewalks and curbs.
Do I need a permit in Dayton, KY?
For work on facilities in the public right-of-way, removing or trimming existing trees must follow the city's ordinances on street trees or the subdivision street tree rules. Source: Dayton Code of Ordinances: 96.56 General conditions related to facilities located in the right-of-way.
What does Dayton, KY do with yard waste and wood?
Under Dayton's Rumpke service, loose shrubbery or lumber must be bundled and tied in lengths of 5 feet or less. Each bundle must weigh 50 pounds or less. Source: City of Dayton: Garbage Pick-Up and Recycling.
Do I need to call 811 first?
Call 811 before digging, and mark private lines such as sprinklers and lighting yourself.
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.