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>

How do I dispose of old shrubs and roots?

• <div><p>If you have a large number of leftover roots, shrub branches, rocks, and soil to remove from your stump removal project, you may need to call a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/junk-removal/">professional junk removal service</a>. A small truckload of <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-junk-removal-cost.htm">junk removal costs</a> between <b>$75 and $125</b> to haul away. You may also have a free composting center in your area where you can haul the materials on your own.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2026
I hired Bill to demo and re-pour a sidewalk and patch and seal blacktop. There are multiple quality issues and he never came back to complete the job or fix the issues. The concrete set up before he got it finished, he came back the next day to skim over it and finish that and everywhere he...
CPR Concrete and Blacktop
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Reviewed in April 2025
As clearly stated up front, Blue Chip Painting did exactly what they indicated, on time and well done. We are highly satisfied and our decks are ready for summertime
Blue Chip Painting
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Reviewed in March 2022
I had my cupboards painted in November 2021, and it is now March 2022. They are already CHIPPING in 4 months, despite only light routine use. I have chips at several corners, on the tops, and I recently had some bread dough drip onto a cabinet and dry out, and when I peeled it off it took a big...
Colorful Cupboard Arts
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Reviewed in April 2021
The workers performed the job in an expedient manner, however I was a bit surprised that while the painters removed old chipped paint, they did not fill in and smooth the surface. I was told that that would have cost extra. I would have liked to have been given the option to have that done....
BM Custodio Painting and Construction LLC
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Reviewed in March 2021
A section of mahogany laminate surface on my piano was damaged and chipped by movers. Pete did an excellent job of mending the area with a piece of mahogany cut and fit into the damaged area so that the repair is unnoticeable. Can't ask for any better.
Peter J Grady
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Reviewed in June 2019
In 2015 I entered into a contract to have my Wyoming, Ohio wood shingle house painted by Master Touch Painting and Restoration Inc. When the painters arrived at our home to begin prepping the house to be painted, I was informed by the owner, Ferri Vargus, that we had lead paint on our trim of...
Master Touch Painting & Restoration, Inc
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Reviewed in October 2018
Great experience from the first phone call to arrange an estimate to the painters' last swipe of the brush. Had the entire exterior of 1950s wood & block ranch painted and one rotten-wood window frame replaced. Called in March to schedule an October job. Pete explained everything and answered my...
Pete Arnold & Co Painting Contractors LTD
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Reviewed in December 2017
The painter did a fine job repainting the 2 small areas where we had entire boards replaced. However they did a horrible job where the paint had started to chip. From what we could tell, the painter just painted over those areas without any scraping or attempt to fill in the gap created by the...
CertaPro Painters® of Cincinnati
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Reviewed in November 2017
After contacting a number of contractors to get estimates for this job, I chose Gray Painting because I thought the proposal I received from Jason Gray, owner/operator of Gray Painting, sounded like it had the best plan for prep work for the job. This was important to me since properly preparing...
Gray Painting
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Reviewed in September 2017
My experience with Windows Plus was horrendous. My new door was installed right over the debris of my old door and a vacuum or broom was never used. I had to use my shop-vac to get what I could from the sides after the installers had left (chips of tile and concrete, not a smooth surface you...
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Unless you plan to use a dump trailer for business purposes, it will be hard to justify the cost of buying one. Even a small, used 6-by-10-foot model could set you back as much as $5,000, and larger, high-quality models can cost up to $15,000 to buy brand-new.

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.

It typically takes six to 12 months for leaves to decompose entirely. The process involves the mulch composting into your lawn to deliver nutrients that facilitate grass growth. The recommended process is to spread a thick layer of leaf mulch over your garden and let it marinate for a few seasons for best long-term results.

If you have a large number of leftover roots, shrub branches, rocks, and soil to remove from your stump removal project, you may need to call a professional junk removal service. A small truckload of junk removal costs between $75 and $125 to haul away. You may also have a free composting center in your area where you can haul the materials on your own.

The least strenuous methods to get rid of leaves are to use a leaf blower, leaf vacuum, or a lawn mower, since these machines will do most of the work.

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