Kerepes
Kerepes and Szilasliget
Tree removal rulesA final tree felling permit is needed for trunks over 20 centimetres in diameter
On the local page we have collected what the regulations say about:
- Tree removal
- Noisy garden work
- Green waste
Kerepes and Szilasliget
Tree Removal and Gardening in Kerepes
Whether you need tree removal, pruning or an overgrown garden brought back under control in Kerepes, the GazEmberek take care of trees and gardens alike. We’re close by, so we cover both Kerepes and Szilasliget, and after a free survey we give you a written quote.
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Kerepes gardens between Route 3 and the woods
Kerepes lies along main road 3, roughly halfway between Budapest and Gödöllő, and its largest neighbourhood, Szilasliget, has merged completely with neighbouring Kistarcsa. The valley of the Szilas stream runs through the town, and the forests of the Gödöllő Hills border it to the east.
In Kerepes, as everywhere, our habit is to take a good look at a tree first, and if pruning or crown reduction can put it right, that’s what we recommend. If it really is beyond saving, we fell it, grind out the stump and are glad to plant a new tree in its place, because to us, trees are allies.
Parts of town Kerepes, Szilasliget
Garden work in Kerepes
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
A muddy plot and the finished garden. Drag the slider to compare the two.
BeforeAfterTree removal permits in Kerepes
Under Kerepes’s local decree on environmental and tree protection (15/2020. (VIII. 28.)), a tree in your own garden with a trunk diameter of more than 20 centimetres may only be felled or heavily cut back with a final tree felling permit, and only outside the growing season, in other words when the tree is not in leaf. You apply for the permit to the town clerk (jegyző), and the felled tree must be replaced, either by planting or by paying a sum in lieu.
If a tree endangers life or property and the danger can’t be averted any other way, the owner must fell it immediately and then report the felling, with reasons, to the Mayor’s Office (Polgármesteri Hivatal). During the survey we’ll work out which situation applies to you, and we’ll help with the paperwork as well.
How we approach tree removal →
Source Kerepes 15/2020. (VIII. 28.) önkormányzati rendelet a helyi környezet és természet, valamint a fás szárú növények védelméről We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- A final tree felling permit is needed for trunks over 20 centimetres in diameter
- Felling is only allowed when the tree is not in leaf
- The felled tree must be replaced, or a payment made in lieu
- No permit is needed for fruit trees or invasive trees (such as tree of heaven or box elder)
You can mow on Sundays in Kerepes
According to Kerepes’s decree on community conduct (7/2023. (V. 2.)), very noisy garden building and maintenance work is allowed on weekdays and Saturdays between 8:00 and 18:00, and on Sundays between 9:00 and 16:00. The decree doesn’t list specific machines, but motor mowers and chainsaws typically fall into this category.
In Kerepes, mowing is also a duty: under the tree protection decree, plots must be kept free of weeds and mown regularly, at the latest when the weeds reach 40 centimetres. Mowing the grass on the verge in front of the property is the owner’s job as well.
Source Kerepes 7/2023. (V. 2.) önkormányzati rendelet a közösségi együttélés alapvető szabályairól · Kerepes 15/2020. (VIII. 28.) önkormányzati rendelet We reviewed this rule in November 2026. Regulations can change, so we check it again at the site visit.
- On weekdays and Saturdays you can work with noisy garden machines from 8:00 to 18:00
- On Sundays this kind of work is also allowed, from 9:00 to 16:00
- Weeds must be cut down by the time they reach 40 centimetres at the latest
Green waste and biodegradable bags in Kerepes
Since 2025, waste in Kerepes has been collected by MOHU Budapest Zrt., and according to the 2026 waste calendar, garden waste is picked up every two weeks on Mondays from March to December, while in January and February only Christmas trees with the decorations removed are collected. Leaves, grass clippings and weeds are taken in bags, and twigs and branches in bundles up to 1 metre long and no thicker than 5 centimetres.
Biodegradable bags can be collected from MOHU customer service offices, 10 per property every six months, at cost price. Don’t try to cram a tree trunk or the green waste from a larger felling job into bags; if you’d like, we’ll take it away.
Source MOHU Budapest, 2026. évi hulladéknaptár, Kerepes · Kerepes Város, Változás a hulladékszállításban · MOHU Budapest, 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 a permit to cut down a tree in Kerepes?
Yes, if the trunk of the tree in your garden is thicker than 20 centimetres: in that case you need a final tree felling permit from the town clerk (jegyző). Fruit trees and invasive species are exempt. We’ll help you with the application during the survey, and you can read more about permits on a separate page.
When can I mow the lawn in Kerepes?
Between 8:00 and 18:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, and between 9:00 and 16:00 on Sundays, because that’s when the local decree allows noisy garden work. When we do the mowing for you, we stick to these hours.
Do you work in Szilasliget too?
Yes, we cover both parts of Kerepes, Szilasliget and the old village centre alike. Tell us on the form what you need (English is fine) or give us a call, and we’ll get back to you within one working day.
Will you take away the felled tree?
Yes, if you like, we’ll remove the trunk, the branches and the twigs. That way we leave a tidy garden behind us at the end of the job, and you don’t have to wait for collection day.
Site visit in Kerepes
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 Kerepes is free too. You can write to us in English.
Quicker by phone? Call us on +36 20 944 3464.
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