District 17
Rákosmente, District XVII
Tree removal rulesTrees with a trunk of at least 10 cm need a permit, fruit trees don't
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Rákosmente, District XVII
Tree removal and gardening in District 17
District 17, Rákosmente, is where we do most of our work, whether it's tree removal, landscaping or regular lawn mowing, so we know the district's tree removal and noise rules well. The site visit is free, and afterwards we send you our quote in writing.
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The gardens of Rákosmente
Rákosmente is Budapest's largest district by area, and most of its nine neighbourhoods are garden suburbs, where gardens with fruit trees and hedges stretch out behind the family houses. In recent decades many new housing developments and streets of family homes have been built on former farmland too, so next to the old gardens full of big trees, the still-bare plots of newly arrived families are waiting for a gardener as well.
With us, weeds are the villain and trees are our allies, so if a tree can be saved, we try pruning or crown work first. If it does have to come down, the same team grinds out the stump and, if you like, plants a new tree in its place.
Neighbourhoods Akadémiaújtelep, Madárdomb, Rákoscsaba, Rákoscsaba-Újtelep, Rákoshegy, Rákoskeresztúr, Rákoskert, Rákosliget, Régiakadémiatelep
Garden work in District 17
Tree removalDangerous trees too, with rope access and removal→Tree pruningWhen the tree can still be saved→Stump grindingSo that lawn or a new tree can take its place→Lawn mowingOne-off or regular→Garden maintenanceMonthly care all year round→Hedge trimmingShaping and renovation, clippings taken away→Land clearingOvergrown gardens and plots brought back→Garden designDesign, levelling, paths and planting beds→Turf layingWith soil preparation and the first watering→Irrigation systemInstallation, autumn winterisation, spring start-up→
Before and after
An overgrown garden and the same garden put in order. Drag the slider to compare the two.
BeforeAfterWhat the District 17 decree says about tree removal
In Rákosmente, even a tree in your own garden may only be felled with a permit if its trunk diameter is at least 10 cm and it isn't a fruit tree. This is required by Decree 10/2022. (V. 19.) on green spaces and the protection of Rákosmente's trees. The mayor decides on the permit and, under the decree, also takes into account the birds' nesting and fledgling season between 1 March and 31 August.
A felled tree generally has to be replaced, until there is at least one tree for every 100 square metres of the plot. At the site visit we'll check which rule applies to your tree and help you put the application together.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source Rákosmente 10/2022. (V. 19.) önkormányzati rendelete We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Trees with a trunk of at least 10 cm need a permit, fruit trees don't
- The permit is valid for one year, and the felling must be reported within 5 days
- A dangerous tree can be felled at once but must be reported within 3 days
- A dead tree must be felled by 1 March of the following year
- The tree must be replaced within one year of felling
Lawn mowing and garden machinery in Rákosmente
In District 17, Decree 11/2025. (III. 20.) on the basic rules of community conduct sets out when noisy garden work is allowed. The decree doesn't list specific machines, but motor mowers, chainsaws and leaf blowers typically make exactly this kind of noise, and breaking the rule can lead to a fine. We stick to it too, because Sundays belong to the neighbours.
Source Rákosmente 11/2025. (III. 20.) önkormányzati rendelete, 8. § (2) We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Weekdays from 7 am to 8 pm
- Saturdays also from 7 am to 8 pm
- Sundays and public holidays are off-limits all day
Green waste in Rákosmente
In Rákosmente, MOHU collects garden green waste once a week between 2 March and 11 December 2026. The collection day varies by area and can fall on any working day from Monday to Friday; you'll find yours on MOHU's district map. Only the branded green waste bags and bundled branches up to 10 cm thick placed next to them are taken, so after a felling we'll take away the thicker branches and the trunk if you ask.
Source MOHU, kerti zöldhulladék körzetek, XVII. kerület · MOHU, kerti zöldhulladék-gyűjtés We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need permission to remove a tree in District 17?
Yes, if the trunk diameter is at least 10 cm and it isn't a fruit tree, you need a permit even in your own garden. The mayor decides on the application, and the felled tree usually has to be replaced. We explain the permit process on a separate page too.
Is it OK to mow the lawn on Saturday or Sunday in District 17?
On Saturdays yes, between 7 am and 8 pm, but not on Sundays or public holidays, because Rákosmente's Decree 11/2025. (III. 20.) bans noisy garden work all day then. If you don't have time during the week, you can leave the regular mowing to us.
What should I do if there's a dangerous tree in my garden?
If the danger can't be averted any other way, the tree can be felled immediately without a permit, but it must be reported to the mayor within three days, together with a photo or an expert report. Call us or send a message, and if pruning no longer helps, we'll take the tree down piece by piece using rope-access techniques.
When is the best time to apply for a tree removal permit in Rákosmente?
Ideally in autumn or winter. The leafless period is a good time for felling anyway, and when deciding, the mayor also takes into account the birds' nesting season between 1 March and 31 August.
Do you go out to Rákoshegy and Rákoskert as well?
Yes, we cover all nine neighbourhoods of Rákosmente, from Akadémiaújtelep to Régiakadémiatelep. We're also happy to work in the neighbouring districts and the surrounding towns, such as Pécel and Maglód.
Site visit in District 17
Tell us what the problem is with your garden or tree, and we will call you back within one working day. A site visit in District 17 is free too. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
Where else do we work?
The map shows where we are at home and which districts and towns we visit regularly. Pick any of them and we will show you what is worth knowing there about tree removal and garden work.
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For example: Rákoshegy, Pécel, Zugló
