Stump grinding in Madeira, OH
Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in Madeira, 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 Madeira street tree rules below and mark your private lines.
What to know before you grind in Madeira
Rules from the city and county. Each one links to the page it comes from.
Tree programs
Tree City USA since 2021
Madeira was first named a Tree City USA in 2021 and has been recertified each year since.
Source: City of Madeira: Tree Board, checked October 2026
Tree programs
Seven-member Tree Board
City Council appointed a Tree Board of seven members.
Source: City of Madeira: Tree Board, checked October 2026
Street trees
Public tree ordinances
Council adopted ordinances on street trees and on planting and care of trees on public property.
Source: City of Madeira: Tree Board, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Spring brush pickup
Public Works collects brush and limbs citywide every spring.
Source: City of Madeira: Brush & Limb Pick Up, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
No stumps in brush pickup
The brush program does not take stumps or root balls.
Source: City of Madeira: Brush & Limb Pick Up, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Wood chip delivery
After the pickup, residents can ask for a full load (3 to 4 cubic yards) of raw wood chips to be delivered.
Source: City of Madeira: Brush & Limb Pick Up, checked October 2026
Before you dig in Madeira
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 Madeira
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 Madeira, OH
Do you grind stumps in Madeira, OH?
Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Hamilton County, including Madeira. ZIP codes here include 45243, 45227, 45236. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate.
What are the street tree rules in Madeira?
Council adopted ordinances on street trees and on planting and care of trees on public property. Source: City of Madeira: Tree Board.
What does Madeira do with yard waste and wood?
Public Works collects brush and limbs citywide every spring. Source: City of Madeira: Brush & Limb Pick Up.
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.