--- title: "Stump Grinding in Edgewood, KY | Cincinnati Stump Grinding" description: "Stump grinding in Edgewood, KY: free quotes, chips hauled away and fresh topsoil, plus Edgewood street tree and yard waste rules with sources." url: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/edgewood-ky publisher: Cincinnati Stump Grinding phone: +1-513-587-6772 quote: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact --- # Stump grinding in Edgewood, KY Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in Edgewood, KY, in Kenton 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 Edgewood 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 Edgewood - [41017](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=41017#estimate) - [41018](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=41018#estimate) Served counties in green, Edgewood in lime. Map data: US Census Bureau. ## What to know before you grind in Edgewood Rules from the city and county. Each one links to the page it comes from. - Street trees ### City tree means city land or right-of-way In Edgewood a city tree is any tree on city property or in the public right-of-way. Trees elsewhere are non-city trees. Source: [Edgewood Code of Ordinances: 96.01 Definitions](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/edgewood/latest/edgewood_ky/0-0-0-2505), checked October 2026 - Street trees ### Utilities need city approval to trim or dig Utilities with overhead or underground lines need city staff approval, with Tree Board advice, for non-emergency trimming or digging near city trees. Anyone else doing line clearing needs written city approval. Source: [Edgewood Code of Ordinances: 96.05 Utilities](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/edgewood/latest/edgewood_ky/0-0-0-2505), checked October 2026 - Street trees ### Duty to report dangerous right-of-way trees Anyone who knows of a right-of-way or public-property tree that is injured or dangerous should tell the city or Tree Board. No penalty applies for not reporting. Source: [Edgewood Code of Ordinances: 96.07 Notification of trees needing attention](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/edgewood/latest/edgewood_ky/0-0-0-2505), checked October 2026 - Street trees ### Right-of-way reaches about 12 feet behind the curb Edgewood says the public right-of-way generally extends 12 feet behind the curb or road edge. Owners keep sidewalks clear of debris. Source: [City of Edgewood: Good Neighbor Guidelines](https://edgewoodky.gov/administration/good-neighbor-guidelines/), checked October 2026 - Permits ### Written permit to cut, prune or remove a city tree It is unlawful to cut, prune, injure or remove a city tree, or disturb its roots, without a written city permit. Source: [Edgewood Code of Ordinances: 96.02 Actions requiring permission](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/edgewood/latest/edgewood_ky/0-0-0-2505), checked October 2026 - Permits ### No heavy equipment or fill in a city tree's root zone A permit is also needed to put machinery, heavy objects, soil or other material in the root system of a city tree, or to dig around its roots. Source: [Edgewood Code of Ordinances: 96.02 Actions requiring permission](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/edgewood/latest/edgewood_ky/0-0-0-2505), checked October 2026 - Permits ### Violations are a class B misdemeanor Breaking the tree chapter is a class B misdemeanor, and each day is a separate offense. Source: [Edgewood Code of Ordinances: 96.99 Penalties](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/edgewood/latest/edgewood_ky/0-0-0-2505), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Tree Board reviews permits, advice within 45 days The Edgewood Tree Board reviews each permit request and gives advice to the city and the applicant within 45 days. Source: [Edgewood Code of Ordinances: 96.02 Actions requiring permission](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/edgewood/latest/edgewood_ky/0-0-0-2505), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Landmark trees on city and private land The Tree Board designates and records landmark trees on city and private property, for example rare species or trees over 100 years old. Source: [Edgewood Code of Ordinances: 96.06 Landmark trees](https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/edgewood/latest/edgewood_ky/0-0-0-2505), checked October 2026 - Tree canopy ### Canopy study A 2014 study by the Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council counted 1,430 canopy acres in Edgewood, which is 52% of the city's land. Source: [Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council: Urban Tree Canopy](https://nkyurbanforestry.wildapricot.org/utc), checked October 2026 ## Before you dig in Edgewood - Kenton 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](https://www.fs.usda.gov/foresthealth/docs/fhh/KY_FHH_2015.pdf) - Kenton 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](https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kgs_ri/26/) - Kenton 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](https://uknowledge.uky.edu/kgs_ri/26/) - Kenton 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](https://linknky.com/news/2024/04/30/northern-kentucky-landslides-slippages/) - Kenton County ### Kenton County open burn season Kentucky rule 401 KAR 51:010 lets Kenton County residents burn only from October 1 to April 30, and Erlanger Fire/EMS requires a permit 24 hours ahead. Source: [City of Erlanger: Open Burn Regulations](https://erlangerky.gov/city-operations/fire-ems/open-burn-regulations/) - Kenton 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](https://florence-ky.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/NKSWMA-Resource-Guide_11.23.pdf) - Kenton County ### County clean-up day takes yard debris The Kenton County Spring Clean Up on April 24-25, 2026 took yard debris from county residents at Kenton County Public Works, 420 Independence Station Road, Independence. Proof of residency was required. Source: [City of Covington: Kenton County Spring Clean Up Returns April 24-25](https://www.covingtonky.gov/news/2026/04/06/kenton-county-spring-clean-up-returns-april-2425-offering-free-disposal-for-residents) - Kenton County ### Canopy by city The 2014 canopy study covers 18 Kenton County cities and finds 51% canopy countywide (51,715 of 102,163 acres). Source: [Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council: Urban Tree Canopy](https://nkyurbanforestry.wildapricot.org/utc) ## Free estimate in Edgewood 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 Edgewood, KY ### Do you grind stumps in Edgewood, KY? Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Kenton County, including Edgewood. ZIP codes here include 41017, 41018. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate. ### What are the street tree rules in Edgewood? In Edgewood a city tree is any tree on city property or in the public right-of-way. Trees elsewhere are non-city trees. Source: Edgewood Code of Ordinances: 96.01 Definitions. ### Do I need a permit in Edgewood? It is unlawful to cut, prune, injure or remove a city tree, or disturb its roots, without a written city permit. Source: Edgewood Code of Ordinances: 96.02 Actions requiring permission. ### 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. ## Nearby town pages - [Crestview Hills](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/crestview-hills-ky) - [Lakeside Park](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/lakeside-park-ky) - [Elsmere](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/elsmere-ky) - [Fort Mitchell](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/fort-mitchell-ky) - [Covington](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/covington-ky) [All of Northern Kentucky](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/northern-kentucky)