Stump grinding in Lockland, OH
Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in Lockland, 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 Lockland yard waste rules below and mark your private lines.
ZIP codes in Lockland
What to know before you grind in Lockland
Rules from the village and county. Each one links to the page it comes from.
Yard waste and wood
Weekly Monday limb pickup, March to September
Limbs and brush are picked up Mondays from March through September.
Source: Village of Lockland: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Limbs out after 7 PM Sunday
Limbs go to the curb after 7:00 PM Sunday night.
Source: Village of Lockland: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Limbs no thicker than 5 inches
Limbs must lie in the same direction and be no larger than five inches thick.
Source: Village of Lockland: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Stumps and root balls not accepted
The village does not take stumps or root balls.
Source: Village of Lockland: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Large amounts need a rented truck
Residents with a large amount of limbs must rent an overnight truck for self-loading.
Source: Village of Lockland: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
No pickup after contractor tree work
The village does not pick up limbs from private contractor tree work.
Source: Village of Lockland: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Leaf collection mid-October through December
Leaf collection runs from mid-October through December, weather permitting.
Source: Village of Lockland: Announcements, checked October 2026
Before you dig in Lockland
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 Lockland
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 Lockland, OH
Do you grind stumps in Lockland, OH?
Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Hamilton County, including Lockland. ZIP codes here include 45215. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate.
What does Lockland do with yard waste and wood?
Limbs and brush are picked up Mondays from March through September. Source: Village of Lockland: Public Works.
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.