WHAT ARE MOBILE CHIPPING EVENTS?

This spring and summer, the Central Saanich FireSmart Program will operate a free mobile chipper and crew on select dates in designated zones with potential for high wildfire risk.

• Know your zone: Enter your address on our interactive map or receive a door hanger from the Fire Department to confirm you are eligible.
• Register below: Eligible residents must register in advance for chipping. See the list below for acceptable material.
• Place materials early: The crew will chip woody debris and remove it from properties—this work may take more than one day, but material must be placed curbside by 7 am on Monday.

Designated zones are selected based on location and available funding through our Community Resiliency Investment Grant. 

ZONE 1 DATES

JUNE 1

JULY 13

AUGUST 24

It may take multiple days to complete your zone; however, acceptable material must be placed curbside by 7 am, Monday morning. 

ZONE 2 DATES

JUNE 15

JULY 27

AUGUST 31

It may take multiple days to complete your zone; however, acceptable material must be placed curbside by 7 am, Monday morning. 

  ZONE 3 DATES

JUNE 29

AUGUST 10

SEPTEMBER 14

It may take multiple days to complete your zone; however, acceptable material must be placed curbside by 7 am, Monday morning.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Registration is required to participate
• Register ahead and place material curbside by 7 am on Monday morning.
• It may take multiple days to complete your zone's registered addresses—please do not move material.
• If you do not know your zone, please use our interactive map to check your address
• Only residents who have registered in advance will be serviced
• This program is limited to designated zones.

 CHIPPING GUIDLINES

• Only tree branches between 1" - 7" in diameter are accepted.
• Small woody shrubs & windfall branches only.
• Branches and debris should be clean with no dirt, gravel or muddy roots.
• Branches and debris should not be placed in bags or boxes or tied with string or wire.
• Branches should be placed near the property entrance with the butts of the branches in line and facing the road for easy access for the chipper.
• NO leaves or grass clippings will be accepted.
• NO construction materials, fine debris, lawn clippings, root balls or loose leaves.
• NO broom, blackberry or any other invasive species will be accepted.
• It may take multiple days to complete your zone; however, acceptable material must be placed curbside by 7 am, Monday morning. 

QUESTIONS?

Please contact:

firesmart@csaanich.ca or call 250-415-8066 for more information.

If you would like to learn more about the Central Saanich FireSmart program and how we can help you, please visit: csfiresmart.ca