--- title: "Stump Grinding in Reading, OH | Cincinnati Stump Grinding" description: "Stump grinding in Reading, OH: free quotes, chips hauled away and fresh topsoil, plus Reading street tree and yard waste rules with sources. Call (513) 587-6772." url: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/reading-oh publisher: Cincinnati Stump Grinding phone: +1-513-587-6772 quote: https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact --- # 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. [Call (513) 587-6772](tel:+1-513-587-6772)Get a free estimate ZIP codes in Reading - [45215](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45215#estimate) - [45237](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45237#estimate) - [45236](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/contact?zip=45236#estimate) Served counties in green, Reading in lime. Map data: US Census Bureau. ## 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](https://www.readingohio.org/public-works.aspx), 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](https://www.readingohio.org/public-works.aspx), 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](https://www.readingohio.org/public-works.aspx), 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](https://www.readingohio.org/public-works.aspx), 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](https://www.readingohio.org/public-works.aspx), 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](https://www.readingohio.org/post/ordinance-2025-42.aspx), 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. 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 Reading 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 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. ## Nearby town pages - [Lockland](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/lockland-oh) - [Amberley](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/amberley-oh) - [Evendale](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/evendale-oh) - [Deer Park](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/deer-park-oh) - [Wyoming](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/wyoming-oh) [All of Greater Cincinnati](https://cincystump.multisites.ai/stump-grinding/cincinnati-oh)