Stump grinding in Villa Hills, KY
Cincinnati Stump Grinding grinds tree stumps in Villa Hills, KY, in Kenton 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 Villa Hills street tree rules below and mark your private lines.
ZIP codes in Villa Hills
What to know before you grind in Villa Hills
Rules from the city and county. Each one links to the page it comes from.
Yard waste and wood
Public Works does not haul trees or yard waste
Villa Hills Public Works does not pick up trash or other waste from private homes. Trash goes through the city's Rumpke contract.
Source: City of Villa Hills: Public Works FAQ, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Brush bundles: 4 feet and under 75 pounds
Brush must be bundled in pieces no longer than 4 feet and under 75 pounds. Large items or extra brush need a separate Rumpke pickup.
Source: City of Villa Hills: Public Works FAQ, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Large brush: call Rumpke
For large items or brush, residents call Rumpke at 877-786-7537 for a separate pickup.
Source: City of Villa Hills: Public Works FAQ, checked October 2026
Yard waste and wood
Christmas tree drop-off for mulch
After Christmas the city names a drop-off spot where trees are mulched and reused. Public Works does not pick them up at homes.
Source: City of Villa Hills: Public Works FAQ, checked October 2026
Street trees
River Road downed trees go to the state
River Road (SR 8) is a state route, so downed trees and mudslides there are reported to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, not the city.
Source: City of Villa Hills: Public Works FAQ, checked October 2026
Nuisance and hazard trees
Hazard trees are a public nuisance
A tree or wood stack that could fall onto a public street or way is a public nuisance under city code 92.
Source: Villa Hills Code of Ordinances: Chapter 92 Nuisances, checked October 2026
Nuisance and hazard trees
Overgrown grass is anything over 8 inches
Villa Hills defines overgrown grass as grass, weeds or vegetation longer than 8 inches, outside agricultural zones.
Source: Villa Hills Code of Ordinances: Chapter 92 Nuisances, checked October 2026
Nuisance and hazard trees
Five days notice, then city cleanup at $75 an hour
Section 92.08 lets the city give 5 days written notice for rubbish or excess weeds, then clean up and lien the property at $75 per hour.
Source: Villa Hills Code of Ordinances: 92.08 Rubbish; excessive weeds or grass, checked October 2026
Tree canopy
Canopy study
A 2014 study by the Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council counted 1,169 canopy acres in Villa Hills, which is 51% of the city's land.
Source: Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council: Urban Tree Canopy, checked October 2026
Before you dig in Villa Hills
Kenton County
EAB in Kentucky
EAB was first confirmed in Kentucky in 2009. A first quarantine covered 20 counties between Louisville, Lexington and northern Kentucky. In 2014 the county quarantines ended and the whole state was regulated.
Source: USDA Forest Service: Kentucky Forest Health Highlights 2015
Kenton County
Landslide-prone terrain
The Kentucky Geological Survey says the geology and slopes of northern Kentucky make it prone to landslides. Slow movement often goes unnoticed for decades.
Source: Kentucky Geological Survey: Using LiDAR to Map Landslides in Kenton and Campbell Counties
Kenton County
Landslide damage cost
The same report says decades of building and slope changes left the area with one of the highest per-person landslide damage costs in the United States.
Source: Kentucky Geological Survey: Using LiDAR to Map Landslides in Kenton and Campbell Counties
Kenton County
Slow slide movement
A Kentucky Geological Survey source quoted by LINK nky says slides can move a few inches a year without being seen.
Source: LINK nky: Land slippages in Northern Kentucky highlight unique geological challenges
Kenton County
Kenton County open burn season
Kentucky rule 401 KAR 51:010 lets Kenton County residents burn only from October 1 to April 30, and Erlanger Fire/EMS requires a permit 24 hours ahead.
Kenton County
Regional yard waste guide
The regional solid waste guide defines yard waste as dirt, branches and tree debris. It lists drop-off sites that take yard waste.
Source: Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area: Solid Waste Resource Guide
Kenton County
County clean-up day takes yard debris
The Kenton County Spring Clean Up on April 24-25, 2026 took yard debris from county residents at Kenton County Public Works, 420 Independence Station Road, Independence. Proof of residency was required.
Source: City of Covington: Kenton County Spring Clean Up Returns April 24-25
Kenton County
Canopy by city
The 2014 canopy study covers 18 Kenton County cities and finds 51% canopy countywide (51,715 of 102,163 acres).
Source: Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council: Urban Tree Canopy
Free estimate in Villa Hills
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 Villa Hills, KY
Do you grind stumps in Villa Hills, KY?
Yes. Cincinnati Stump Grinding works across Kenton County, including Villa Hills. ZIP codes here include 41017. Call (513) 587-6772 or send photos for a free estimate.
What are the street tree rules in Villa Hills?
River Road (SR 8) is a state route, so downed trees and mudslides there are reported to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, not the city. Source: City of Villa Hills: Public Works FAQ.
What does Villa Hills do with yard waste and wood?
Villa Hills Public Works does not pick up trash or other waste from private homes. Trash goes through the city's Rumpke contract. Source: City of Villa Hills: Public Works FAQ.
Do I need to call 811 first?
Call 811 before digging, and mark private lines such as sprinklers and lighting yourself.
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.