Find Local Stump Grinding Companies in Waco, TX
No tree companies near Waco are mapped in OpenStreetMap yet, so this page starts with the city's own rules for brush, permits and drop-off.
Stumps, logs, lumber and treated wood are not collected.
Stump Grinding companies near Waco
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Company data © OpenStreetMap contributors. No ratings or reviews; the order is by distance from the city center.
How to choose a stump grinding company in Waco
- Check what Waco 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 Waco 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?
Waco brush and limb pickup rules
Waco picks up brush by request, up to twice a month. One loose (untied) pile no bigger than 4 x 4 x 4 feet; pieces up to 4 feet long and 3 inches across. Stumps, logs, lumber and treated wood are not collected.
Source: waco-texas.com waco-texas.com
Stumps and ground-up wood: Stumps, logs, lumber and treated wood are not collected.
Tree permit and protected-tree rules in Waco
We didn't find an official Waco 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 Waco
- Green Option Recycling, 2025 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706 (1.1 mi southwest; 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 Waco?
We didn't find an official Waco 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 Waco pick up the branches?
Waco picks up brush by request, up to twice a month. One loose (untied) pile no bigger than 4 x 4 x 4 feet; pieces up to 4 feet long and 3 inches across. Stumps, logs, lumber and treated wood are not 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 Waco city center, or with an address in Waco, 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.waco-texas.com/Departments/Solid-Waste/Residential-Services; https://www.waco-texas.com/files/sharedassets/public/v/5/departments/solid-waste/documents/brush-information.pdf.
Companies and drop-off sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), retrieved 2026-10-20. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 city population estimates (sub-est2025), 147,788 residents. Cost: 2026 national cost guide (prices from contractor estimates).