--- title: "Stump Grinding in Forest Park, OH | Cincinnati Stump Grinding" description: "Stump grinding in Forest Park, OH: free quotes, chips hauled away and fresh topsoil, plus Forest Park street tree and yard waste rules with sources." url: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/forest-park-oh publisher: Cincinnati Stump Grinding phone: +1-513-587-6772 quote: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact --- # Stump grinding in Forest Park, OH Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in Forest Park, 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 Forest Park 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 Forest Park - [45240](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45240#estimate) Served counties in green, Forest Park in lime. Map data: US Census Bureau. ## What to know before you grind in Forest Park Rules from the city and county. Each one links to the page it comes from. - Tree programs ### Dead tree subsidy The city pays 60 percent of dead or dying tree removal, up to $1,000 per household. Source: [City of Forest Park: Residential Dead or Dying Tree/Limb Removal Program](https://www.forestpark.org/government/environmental_awareness/tree_assistance_program.php), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Subsidy does not cover stump work The subsidy covers tree and limb removal only. Stump removal is paid by the resident. Source: [City of Forest Park: Residential Dead or Dying Tree/Limb Removal Program](https://www.forestpark.org/government/environmental_awareness/tree_assistance_program.php), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Emerald ash borer losses The city names emerald ash borer as a cause of large tree losses. Source: [City of Forest Park: Residential Dead or Dying Tree/Limb Removal Program](https://www.forestpark.org/government/environmental_awareness/tree_assistance_program.php), checked October 2026 - Tree programs ### Reforesting program The city's Reforesting program has distributed over 1,000 trees to residents. Source: [City of Forest Park: Reforesting Forest Park](https://www.forestpark.org/government/environmental_awareness/reforesting_forest_park_(keep).php), checked October 2026 - Street trees ### Street trees excluded Trees between the sidewalk and the street are not eligible for the subsidy. Source: [City of Forest Park: Residential Dead or Dying Tree/Limb Removal Program](https://www.forestpark.org/government/environmental_awareness/tree_assistance_program.php), checked October 2026 - Permits ### Stump height rule A stump left after cutting must be cut to 7 inches or lower. Source: [City of Forest Park: Common Ordinances Summary](https://www.forestpark.org/government/community_development/common_ordinances_summary.php), checked October 2026 - Yard waste and wood ### Monthly chipper service A city chipper service runs once a month from April through October. Source: [City of Forest Park: Chipper Service](https://www.forestpark.org/government/public_works_and_stormwater_utility/public_works/chipper_service.php), checked October 2026 ## Before you dig in Forest Park - 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) ## Free estimate in Forest Park 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 Forest Park, OH ### Do you grind stumps in Forest Park, OH? Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Hamilton County, including Forest Park. ZIP codes here include 45240. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate. ### What are the street tree rules in Forest Park? Trees between the sidewalk and the street are not eligible for the subsidy. Source: City of Forest Park: Residential Dead or Dying Tree/Limb Removal Program. ### Do I need a permit in Forest Park? A stump left after cutting must be cut to 7 inches or lower. Source: City of Forest Park: Common Ordinances Summary. ### What does Forest Park do with yard waste and wood? A city chipper service runs once a month from April through October. Source: City of Forest Park: Chipper Service. ### 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. 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