Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Toledo, OH
No tree companies near Toledo are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
Toledo has no separate yard-waste pickup: prunings go in your gray refuse cart if they fit.
Stump Grinding companies near Toledo
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How to choose a stump grinding company in Toledo
- Check what Toledo 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 Toledo 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?
Toledo brush and limb pickup rules
Toledo has no separate yard-waste pickup: prunings go in your gray refuse cart if they fit. Brush that doesn't fit must be tied in bundles about 3 x 4 feet and under 40 pounds and set at the curb with your trash; loose brush isn't collected.
Source: toledo.oh.gov toledo.oh.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 Toledo
A tree in Toledo's tree lawn or other public right-of-way needs a free written permit from the city's forestry office before it is removed or pruned, and replanting can be required (419-936-2020).
Source: codelibrary.amlegal.com toledo.oh.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 Toledo
- Toledo Topsoil and Mulch LLC, 5315 Stickney Avenue (4.2 mi north; mapped for yard waste, wood, mulch)
- Clearwood Recycling, Inc., 5330 Stickney Avenue (4.3 mi north; mapped for wood)
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to remove a tree in Toledo?
A tree in Toledo's tree lawn or other public right-of-way needs a free written permit from the city's forestry office before it is removed or pruned, and replanting can be required (419-936-2020).
Does stump grinding need a permit?
Usually not, but call 811 before grinding so buried utility lines are marked. A tree in Toledo's tree lawn or other public right-of-way needs a free written permit from the city's forestry office before it is removed or pruned, and replanting can be required (419-936-2020).
Will Toledo pick up the branches?
Toledo has no separate yard-waste pickup: prunings go in your gray refuse cart if they fit. Brush that doesn't fit must be tied in bundles about 3 x 4 feet and under 40 pounds and set at the curb with your trash; loose brush isn't collected.
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 Toledo city center, or with an address in Toledo, 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://toledo.oh.gov/residents/neighborhoods/trash-recycling; https://toledo.oh.gov/residents/neighborhoods/trash-recycling/large-set-outs; https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/toledo/latest/toledo_oh/0-0-0-99317; https://toledo.oh.gov/residents/transportation-traffic/street-safety-and-design/complete-streets/street-trees/street-trees-faq.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 263,423 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).