Stump grinding in Greenhills, OH
Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in Greenhills, 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 Greenhills street tree rules below and mark your private lines.
What to know before you grind in Greenhills
Rules from the village and county. Each one links to the page it comes from.
Tree programs
Tree City USA for 41 straight years
The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the Greenhills tree program for 41 years in a row.
Source: Village of Greenhills: Tree Program, checked October 2026
Tree programs
Village arborist assesses every tree
The village arborist assesses all village trees each year and marks trees for removal or pruning.
Source: Village of Greenhills: Tree Program, checked October 2026
Tree programs
Stump removal list
The village and residents agreed on a list of stump removals as part of the tree program.
Source: Village of Greenhills: Tree Program, checked October 2026
Tree programs
Utility markings may mean tree work
Utility markings in a planting strip or yard usually mean tree work is pending.
Source: Village of Greenhills: Tree Program, checked October 2026
Street trees
Clear-pruning heights
Village crews prune lower limbs to 8 feet over sidewalks and 14 feet over streets.
Source: Village of Greenhills: Tree Program, checked October 2026
Permits
Greenbelt tree removal needs a permit
In the Greenbelt district no tree may be trimmed or cut down without a village permit.
Source: Village of Greenhills: Greenbelt, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Weekly limb pickup, 2 to 6 feet
The village picks up tree limbs, branches and hedge trimmings weekly, cut to 2 to 6 feet.
Source: Village of Greenhills: Yard Waste, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
No contractor tree debris
The village does not collect debris from a tree removed by a contractor.
Source: Village of Greenhills: Yard Waste, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
No outside brush
Brush cannot be brought in from outside the village or from worksites.
Source: Village of Greenhills: Yard Waste, checked October 2026
Before you dig in Greenhills
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 Greenhills
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 Greenhills, OH
Do you grind stumps in Greenhills, OH?
Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Hamilton County, including Greenhills. ZIP codes here include 45218, 45240. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate.
What are the street tree rules in Greenhills?
Village crews prune lower limbs to 8 feet over sidewalks and 14 feet over streets. Source: Village of Greenhills: Tree Program.
Do I need a permit in Greenhills?
In the Greenbelt district no tree may be trimmed or cut down without a village permit. Source: Village of Greenhills: Greenbelt.
What does Greenhills do with yard waste and wood?
The village picks up tree limbs, branches and hedge trimmings weekly, cut to 2 to 6 feet. Source: Village of Greenhills: 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.