Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Canton, OH
No tree companies near Canton are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
Owners next to a tree lawn are responsible for dead or hazardous tree-lawn trees, and a full removal includes the stump and restoring the ground.
Stump Grinding companies near Canton
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How to choose a stump grinding company in Canton
- Check what Canton 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 Canton 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?
Canton brush and limb pickup rules
Canton collects yard waste at the curb on your trash day. Tie branches and brush in bundles no longer than 4 feet; bag grass and twigs separately. Set out no earlier than noon the day before and by 6 a.m. on pickup day.
Source: cantonohio.gov
Stumps and ground-up wood: Owners next to a tree lawn are responsible for dead or hazardous tree-lawn trees, and a full removal includes the stump and restoring the ground.
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Canton
Canton's tree ordinance (Chapter 917) has a tree removal permit application with a site plan. Owners next to a tree lawn are responsible for dead or hazardous tree-lawn trees, and a full removal includes the stump and restoring the ground.
Source: codelibrary.amlegal.com cantonohio.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 Canton
No yard-waste or mulch drop-off site near Canton is mapped in OpenStreetMap yet. Use the city's curbside rules above, or ask the company you hire to haul the wood away.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Canton?
Canton's tree ordinance (Chapter 917) has a tree removal permit application with a site plan. Owners next to a tree lawn are responsible for dead or hazardous tree-lawn trees, and a full removal includes the stump and restoring the ground.
Does stump grinding need a permit?
Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked. Canton's tree ordinance (Chapter 917) has a tree removal permit application with a site plan. Owners next to a tree lawn are responsible for dead or hazardous tree-lawn trees, and a full removal includes the stump and restoring the ground.
Will Canton pick up the branches?
Canton collects yard waste at the curb on your trash day. Tie branches and brush in bundles no longer than 4 feet; bag grass and twigs separately. Set out no earlier than noon the day before and by 6 a.m. on pickup day.
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 Canton city center, or with an address in Canton, 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.cantonohio.gov/184/Sanitation-Rules-Regulations; https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/canton/latest/canton_oh/0-0-0-16009; https://www.cantonohio.gov/482/Tree-Commission-Information.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 69,001 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).