Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Athens, GA
No tree companies near Athens are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
Athens-Clarke County picks up leaves and limbs at the curb on a rotating week.
Stump Grinding companies near Athens
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How to choose a stump grinding company in Athens
- Check what Athens does with stumps and grindings (below) and call 811 so buried lines are marked.
- Shortlist two or three local companies and confirm they grind stumps of your size.
- Measure the stump across at ground level; many companies price by the inch.
- Ask how deep they grind and whether surface roots are included.
- Ask whether the grindings are hauled away or left to fill the hole.
Typical stump grinding cost
Grinding one stump typically costs $150 to $300, with a national average around $200. Many companies price by stump width ($2 to $5 per inch) with a minimum charge of about $100, and full stump and root removal costs more, about $200 to $700.
National figures, not Athens prices: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates). Get a written price before work starts.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is the price per stump or per inch, and is there a minimum charge?
- How deep below the ground do you grind?
- Are surface roots included?
- Do you haul the grindings away or leave them?
- Do you carry liability insurance in case the grinder throws a stone through a window?
Athens brush and limb pickup rules
Athens-Clarke County picks up leaves and limbs at the curb on a rotating week. Limbs can be up to 6 feet long and 4 inches across; leaves and small brush go in paper lawn bags. One load per rotation: 25 bags, a limb pile up to 6 x 6 x 4.5 feet, or both, out by 8 a.m. Monday and no more than 10 days early.
Source: accgov.com
Stumps: the city pages we checked don't say stumps are collected at the curb, so plan for the company to haul or leave the grindings.
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Athens
In Athens-Clarke County, no permit is needed to remove up to five trees a year, or any trees on a single-family lot under one acre, or a tree certified as dangerous or diseased. Five or more trees on a larger single-family lot need a Notice of Timber Harvest.
Source: accgov.com accgov.com
Grinding a stump usually needs no permit, but call 811 before any digging so buried gas, power and water lines are marked first; it's free.
Trees near power lines
Don't cut limbs near a power line yourself. Call the electric utility named on your bill: utilities clear trees from their main lines and can usually arrange a temporary disconnect of the line to your house so a tree crew can work safely.
Yard-waste and mulch drop-off near Athens
- Athens-Clarke County Landfill, 5700 Lexington Road, Athens, 30601 (6.8 mi east; mapped for wood)
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Athens?
In Athens-Clarke County, no permit is needed to remove up to five trees a year, or any trees on a single-family lot under one acre, or a tree certified as dangerous or diseased. Five or more trees on a larger single-family lot need a Notice of Timber Harvest.
Does stump grinding need a permit?
Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked. In Athens-Clarke County, no permit is needed to remove up to five trees a year, or any trees on a single-family lot under one acre, or a tree certified as dangerous or diseased. Five or more trees on a larger single-family lot need a Notice of Timber Harvest.
Will Athens pick up the branches?
Athens-Clarke County picks up leaves and limbs at the curb on a rotating week. Limbs can be up to 6 feet long and 4 inches across; leaves and small brush go in paper lawn bags. One load per rotation: 25 bags, a limb pile up to 6 x 6 x 4.5 feet, or both, out by 8 a.m. Monday and no more than 10 days early.
How much does it cost?
Grinding one stump typically costs $150 to $300, with a national average around $200. Many companies price by stump width ($2 to $5 per inch) with a minimum charge of about $100, and full stump and root removal costs more, about $200 to $700. These are national figures, not local quotes.
Who handles a tree touching a power line?
Don't cut limbs near a power line yourself. Call the electric utility named on your bill: utilities clear trees from their main lines and can usually arrange a temporary disconnect of the line to your house so a tree crew can work safely.
How are the companies on this page chosen?
They are businesses mapped in OpenStreetMap within about 15 km (9 miles) of the Athens city center, or with an address in Athens, tagged as an arborist or tree service or with tree or stump work in their name. We don't publish ratings or reviews, and companies can claim or correct a listing.
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Sources
City rules, checked October 2026: https://www.accgov.com/leaflimb; https://www.accgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/62709/Tree-Ordinance-Field-Guide?bidId=; https://www.accgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/119206/What-Can-I-Do-with-a-SFR-Lot-Before-Permitting---Webpage-Document?bidId=.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 128,612 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).