District 4
Újpest, District IV
Tree removal rulesA permit is needed for trunks thicker than 4 cm, fruit trees included
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Újpest, District IV
Tree removal and gardening in District 4
Tree removal, pruning or regular garden care in District 4 means one thing for the blocks of flats on the housing estates and quite another on streets of family houses with gardens. Most of our work is in District 17, but we come out to Újpest too, and whether it's a shared courtyard or a family garden, the same team looks after both the trees and the garden.
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Prefab blocks and garden streets in Újpest
Újpest's character is shaped by the housing estates built in the seventies and eighties, the central Újpest estate and Káposztásmegyer, yet the district still has plenty of streets with family houses and gardens. These are mostly smaller urban gardens, where a tree that has grown large soon ends up too close to the house, the fence or the neighbours.
On a tight plot we lower the tree piece by piece on ropes, so the roof and the fence stay intact. The courtyards and green spaces of blocks of flats more often need pruning, hedge trimming and regular garden maintenance, which we also take on under an annual contract.
Neighbourhoods Istvántelek, Káposztásmegyer, Megyer, Népsziget, Székesdűlő, Újpest
Garden work in District 4
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.
BeforeAfterÚjpest's tree removal permit covers even thin trees
In Újpest, Decree 27/2021. (VII. 29.) requires a permit to fell any tree whose trunk is more than 4 cm thick measured 1 metre above the ground, and, among bush-form trees and evergreens, any that are taller than 2 metres. The permit is issued by the district clerk (jegyző), and the decree makes no exception for fruit trees.
Where possible, trees should be felled between 30 September and 15 March, when they're no longer in leaf. A tree that endangers life can be removed immediately, but the clerk must be notified in writing within 3 days, otherwise it counts as felling without a permit.
Tree felling permits in Budapest, district by district →
Source 27/2021. (VII. 29.) önkormányzati rendelet a fás szárú növények védelméről, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- A permit is needed for trunks thicker than 4 cm, fruit trees included
- Trees should be felled between 30 September and 15 March where possible
- After felling a tree that endangered life, notify the clerk within 3 days
- Felled trees must be replaced by the end of the year following the decision
When can the mower run in Újpest?
Újpest's community conduct decree (17/2015.) spells out exactly when you may start a motor mower or a machine used for felling. Noisy garden work is allowed on working days between 8 am and 8 pm, on Saturdays from 9:00 to 17:00 and on Sundays from 9:00 to 15:00. The decree gives no time window for public holidays, but in justified cases the district clerk can, on request, allow work outside these hours.
Source 17/2015. (V. 29.) önkormányzati rendelet a közösségi együttélés alapvető szabályairól, Nemzeti Jogszabálytár We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- Working days from 8:00 to 20:00
- Saturdays from 9:00 to 17:00
- Sundays from 9:00 to 15:00
When is green waste collected in Újpest?
In Újpest, MOHU collects garden green waste between 2 March and 11 December 2026, on one day from Monday to Thursday depending on your area. Next to the printed bag you can put out tied branches up to 10 cm thick, but thicker branches and the trunk are left where they are, so we'll carry those off for you on request.
Source Kerti zöldhulladék körzetek, IV. kerület, MOHU · Kerti zöldhulladék-gyűjtés, MOHU 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 a permit to remove a small tree in Újpest?
Yes. In Újpest, any tree with a trunk thicker than 4 cm needs a permit, even a fruit tree. The permit is issued by the district clerk, and the felled tree has to be replaced. We'll gather the details for the application together with you at the site visit.
Can I mow the lawn on a Sunday morning in Újpest?
Yes, on Sundays it's allowed between 9:00 and 15:00. On Saturdays the window is 9:00 to 17:00, and on working days you can use a motor mower or other noisy garden machine from 8 am to 8 pm.
What time of year can you cut down a tree in Újpest?
Preferably in autumn or winter, because the decree says felling should, where possible, take place between 30 September and 15 March, when the tree isn't in leaf. The tree is also easier to cut up and haul away then, so it's worth contacting us in the autumn.
Do you come out to Káposztásmegyer?
Yes, we come out to Káposztásmegyer and Újpest's garden streets, just as we do to any other district in Budapest. The site visit is free, and afterwards we send you a written quote.
Site visit in District 4
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 4 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?
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