Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Akron, OH
No tree companies near Akron are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
Akron picks up tied brush on your normal collection day with no booking: cut limbs and branches into bundles no longer than 4 feet and place them at least 3 feet from your city cart.
Stump Grinding companies near Akron
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How to choose a stump grinding company in Akron
- Check what Akron 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 Akron 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?
Akron brush and limb pickup rules
Akron picks up tied brush on your normal collection day with no booking: cut limbs and branches into bundles no longer than 4 feet and place them at least 3 feet from your city cart.
Source: akronohio.gov
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 Akron
Street trees in Akron's tree lawns are the city's; don't remove one yourself. Report it to 3-1-1 (330-375-2311). Removal for a driveway or sewer needs advance approval, and you can be charged the cost plus the tree's appraised value.
Source: library.municode.com akronohio.gov
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 Akron
- City of Kent Yard Waste Site (8.7 mi northeast; mapped for yard waste (from the site's name))
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Akron?
Street trees in Akron's tree lawns are the city's; don't remove one yourself. Report it to 3-1-1 (330-375-2311). Removal for a driveway or sewer needs advance approval, and you can be charged the cost plus the tree's appraised value.
Does stump grinding need a permit?
Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked. Street trees in Akron's tree lawns are the city's; don't remove one yourself. Report it to 3-1-1 (330-375-2311). Removal for a driveway or sewer needs advance approval, and you can be charged the cost plus the tree's appraised value.
Will Akron pick up the branches?
Akron picks up tied brush on your normal collection day with no booking: cut limbs and branches into bundles no longer than 4 feet and place them at least 3 feet from your city cart.
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 Akron city center, or with an address in Akron, 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.
Related pages
Sources
City rules, checked October 2026: https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/service/public_works_bureau/trash_and_recycling.php; https://library.municode.com/oh/akron/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT9GEPR_CH101TRSH; https://akronohio.gov/departments/service/engineering_bureau/contact_us.php.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 189,691 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).