Are there alternatives to stump grinding or direct removal?

• <div><p>The most common alternative is burning the stump first, then dealing with the cinders and ashes. As you can imagine, this option creates fire hazards, especially since roots can burn underground, hidden, for long afterward. That’s why many states and cities have outlawed the use of stump burning entirely. We do not recommend this option as a viable alternative unless you get a permit from the local fire department and practice all safe burning procedures.</p><p>Others prefer a more long-term DIY approach of degrading the stump with home mixtures <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/will-epsom-salt-vinegar-kill-tree-stump.htm">like Epsom salt and vinegar</a> injected directly into it. This may help the stump decay faster, allowing homeowners to dig it out themselves, but it’s still a lengthy process. It usually takes months for a stump to start falling apart with such treatments, and in the meantime, it can be vulnerable to rot, insects, and other problems.</p></div>

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Q: What benefits do trimming or removing trees and shrubs offer to a property?

• <div><p>Trimming or removing trees promotes safety, prevents interference with structures or utilities, and enhances the aesthetic and health of the property landscape.</p></div>

Q: What attracts skunks to your yard?

• <div><p>Skunks like to forage for grubs in the soil, like worms and insects, but they are also tempted by trash and pet food bowls, so keeping these items out of sight may help keep skunks away. Skunks also like to set up a den in dark places, such as a crawl space or outbuilding.</p></div>

Q: What kills ivy the fastest?

• <div><p>An herbicide with glyphosate, imazapyr, or triclopyr kills ivy the fastest. Herbicides inhibit photosynthesis and cell division. They kill the roots and prevent ivy from regrowing. You should apply herbicide to the cut stems and roots of ivy. You can also spray herbicide on the leaves of ivy, but be sure not to spray nearby trees and plants as it can cause them harm.</p></div>

Q: Can I put tree branches in a dumpster?

• <div><p>Yes, you can put <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-best-way-dispose-large-amount-wood-trees-cut-down.htm">tree branches in a dumpster</a>. In most places, tree branches, brush, logs, and other wood are considered yard waste, which is allowed in most dumpsters. Check with your local municipal authority to determine whether there are any rules about yard waste disposal and how much yard waste you can place in a single dumpster. </p></div>

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Last update on March 19, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
Scraped primed and top coated 2 story house and detached garage. An amazing pair of painters, working without tarps. That was my only complaint, because towards the end, hurried by rain delays and the foreman, they left a lot of scraped paint chips that wouldn't budge with a blower from damp...
Precision Painting Plus of New Haven
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Reviewed in November 2025
He was availability almost immediately and did an excellent job! I had requested some brush to be removed and he cleaned out the gardens entirely of all brush as well as leaves. I would definitely hire him again!
Derrex Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2020
Closets had not been painted in a long time, so there was a lot of chipping and pealing paint and plaster. They applied compound and painted. I'm glad we had this done before we moved in because it created a lot of dust!
Emer & Son Painting LLC
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Reviewed in June 2018
Chris and his partner did a good clean job removing a tree and brush pile. I would recommend them.
C & J Lawncare LLC
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Reviewed in May 2016
Customer rep was very responsive to our requests. Tree trimming and brush stump removal was great. Cleanup was fantastic.
SavATree - Norwalk
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Reviewed in March 2015
This is a belated review of Robert Baum's excellent painting job in our hundred-year-old New Haven home that was completed in late January/early February 2015. My wife and I hired Robert and his crew to paint our entry way, stairway with 20-foot ceiling, 2nd floor hallway, and four...
Robert's New England Company, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2014
A ladder and paint brush do not make a painter. I hired college pro expecting to give a job to a group of college students but expected to see a team leader and basic training. By August the team that painted my house still had little experience in painting. Had I not been paint savvy and known...
College Pro Painters
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Reviewed in August 2013
Greg has been trimming here annually for about ten years. Sometimes the trees are overgrown and he trims them to varying degrees, other times he just trims the evergreen bushes and forsythia. He has the proper equipment so what takes me days to do with a hedge trimmer he can do in about two to...
Aurora Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in July 2013
Very professional crew- was prompt with time, very clean project which was so surprising since we were sanding the floor. Took the time to use a paint brush around all my edges so no poly on my woodwork or cabinets. Highly recommend.
Allstate Hardwood Floors
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Reviewed in June 2013
Very well. They worked very efficiently--had enough people and the work did not take long. <br /> They removed all the brush, wood and debris. <br /> <br /> <br />
Sandweiss Tree Service Inc
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Trimming or removing trees promotes safety, prevents interference with structures or utilities, and enhances the aesthetic and health of the property landscape.

Skunks like to forage for grubs in the soil, like worms and insects, but they are also tempted by trash and pet food bowls, so keeping these items out of sight may help keep skunks away. Skunks also like to set up a den in dark places, such as a crawl space or outbuilding.

An herbicide with glyphosate, imazapyr, or triclopyr kills ivy the fastest. Herbicides inhibit photosynthesis and cell division. They kill the roots and prevent ivy from regrowing. You should apply herbicide to the cut stems and roots of ivy. You can also spray herbicide on the leaves of ivy, but be sure not to spray nearby trees and plants as it can cause them harm.

The most common alternative is burning the stump first, then dealing with the cinders and ashes. As you can imagine, this option creates fire hazards, especially since roots can burn underground, hidden, for long afterward. That’s why many states and cities have outlawed the use of stump burning entirely. We do not recommend this option as a viable alternative unless you get a permit from the local fire department and practice all safe burning procedures.

Others prefer a more long-term DIY approach of degrading the stump with home mixtures like Epsom salt and vinegar injected directly into it. This may help the stump decay faster, allowing homeowners to dig it out themselves, but it’s still a lengthy process. It usually takes months for a stump to start falling apart with such treatments, and in the meantime, it can be vulnerable to rot, insects, and other problems.

Yes, you can put tree branches in a dumpster. In most places, tree branches, brush, logs, and other wood are considered yard waste, which is allowed in most dumpsters. Check with your local municipal authority to determine whether there are any rules about yard waste disposal and how much yard waste you can place in a single dumpster.

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