Stump grinding in St. Bernard, OH
Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in St. Bernard, 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 St. Bernard street tree rules below and mark your private lines.
ZIP codes in St. Bernard
What to know before you grind in St. Bernard
Rules from the city and county. Each one links to the page it comes from.
Street trees
Owner duty for trees over street, sidewalk or utility easement
Owners must keep trees that overhang a street, sidewalk or utility easement in line with village rules. If not, the village can cut them and bill the owner.
Source: St. Bernard Ordinance No. 21, 2023 (amends § 905 Trees, Weeds), checked October 2026
Street trees
Eight feet of clearance
Trees must be trimmed to leave eight feet between the lowest branches and the street or sidewalk.
Source: St. Bernard Ordinance No. 21, 2023 (amends § 905 Trees, Weeds), checked October 2026
Street trees
Dead or broken trees must be trimmed or removed
Owners must trim or remove dead, decayed or broken trees so they do not fall on the street or sidewalk.
Source: St. Bernard Ordinance No. 21, 2023 (amends § 905 Trees, Weeds), checked October 2026
Permits
At least five days to fix after notice
The notice gives at least five days to fix the problem, counted from posting.
Source: St. Bernard Ordinance No. 21, 2023 (amends § 905 Trees, Weeds), checked October 2026
Permits
15 percent processing charge
If the village does the work, the owner pays the cost plus a 15 percent processing charge of at least $25.
Source: St. Bernard Ordinance No. 21, 2023 (amends § 905 Trees, Weeds), checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Weekly yard waste pickup
The village lists weekly pickup of yard waste and recyclables.
Source: Village of St. Bernard: Service, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Special pickup includes tree limbs
Special trash pickup covers large items such as appliances, rugs and tree limbs.
Source: Village of St. Bernard: Service, checked October 2026
Before you dig in St. Bernard
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 St. Bernard
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 St. Bernard, OH
Do you grind stumps in St. Bernard, OH?
Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Hamilton County, including St. Bernard. ZIP codes here include 45217. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate.
What are the street tree rules in St. Bernard?
Owners must keep trees that overhang a street, sidewalk or utility easement in line with village rules. If not, the village can cut them and bill the owner. Source: St. Bernard Ordinance No. 21, 2023 (amends § 905 Trees, Weeds).
Do I need a permit in St. Bernard?
The notice gives at least five days to fix the problem, counted from posting. Source: St. Bernard Ordinance No. 21, 2023 (amends § 905 Trees, Weeds).
What does St. Bernard do with yard waste and wood?
The village lists weekly pickup of yard waste and recyclables. Source: Village of St. Bernard: Service.
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.