Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Dayton, OH
No tree companies near Dayton are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
Dayton collects brush and limbs on your booked bulk day (call 937-333-4800 or use Dayton Delivers).
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Stump Grinding companies near Dayton
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How to choose a stump grinding company in Dayton
- Check what Dayton 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 Dayton 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?
Dayton brush and limb pickup rules
Dayton collects brush and limbs on your booked bulk day (call 937-333-4800 or use Dayton Delivers). Tie them in bundles no longer than 4 feet, up to 18 inches across and 25 pounds each, kept apart from other bulk items and out by 6:30 a.m.
Source: daytonohio.gov daytonohio.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 Dayton
We didn't find an official Dayton page on tree removal permits for homeowners. Check with the city's planning or forestry office before removing a large tree or one near the street, which is often city property.
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 Dayton
Dayton residents can drop leaves, branches and limbs free at the city's green debris site, 2670 Wagner Ford Road; no bundling needed. Source: daytonohio.gov
- Oakwood Recycling Facility, 210 Shafor Boulevard, Oakwood, OH 45419 (2.3 mi southeast; mapped for yard waste; hours 24/7)
- The Mulch Man, 8487 Yankee Street, Centerville, OH 45458 (9.4 mi south; mapped for mulch; hours "Seasonal")
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Dayton?
We didn't find an official Dayton rule for homeowners; ask the city's planning or forestry office before removing a big tree or one near the street.
Does stump grinding need a permit?
Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked.
Will Dayton pick up the branches?
Dayton collects brush and limbs on your booked bulk day (call 937-333-4800 or use Dayton Delivers). Tie them in bundles no longer than 4 feet, up to 18 inches across and 25 pounds each, kept apart from other bulk items and out by 6:30 a.m.
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 Dayton city center, or with an address in Dayton, 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.daytonohio.gov/396/Bulk-Waste-Collection; https://www.daytonohio.gov/1085/Waste-Recycling-and-Bulk-Guidelines; https://daytonohio.gov/352/Green-Debris.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 136,688 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).