Stump grinding in Reading, OH
Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in Reading, 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 Reading street tree rules below and mark your private lines.
What to know before you grind in Reading
Rules from the city and county. Each one links to the page it comes from.
Street trees
Public Works plants and trims city trees
The Public Works Department plants and trims trees, shrubs and flowers on municipal property.
Source: City of Reading: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Limb pickup year round
City crews pick up tree limbs year round, about once a week per street.
Source: City of Reading: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Cut ends face the same way
Limbs at the curb should have cut ends facing the same direction, preferably street side.
Source: City of Reading: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
No pickup of contractor limbs
Crews do not collect limbs cut by a contractor. The contractor must haul them.
Source: City of Reading: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Fall leaf collection by crews
City crews collect leaves in the fall. The length of the season depends on weather.
Source: City of Reading: Public Works, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Ordinance against yard waste in the street
A 2025 ordinance bars blowing or depositing yard waste in public spaces. Debris on the street or sidewalk must be removed right after mowing or trimming.
Source: City of Reading: Ordinance to Keep Streets Clear of Yard Waste, checked October 2026
Before you dig in Reading
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 Reading
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 Reading, OH
Do you grind stumps in Reading, OH?
Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Hamilton County, including Reading. ZIP codes here include 45215, 45237, 45236. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate.
What are the street tree rules in Reading?
The Public Works Department plants and trims trees, shrubs and flowers on municipal property. Source: City of Reading: Public Works.
What does Reading do with yard waste and wood?
City crews pick up tree limbs year round, about once a week per street. Source: City of Reading: 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.