CHELAN COUNTY - Firewise Communities in Chelan County can take advantage of a free chipping events, that is free to Chelan County residents.
This event is co-sponsored by Cascadia Conservation District, Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources and Firewise Communities.
Stacking Piles for Chipping:
• When stacking the debris, please place all the stems of trees and brush pointing in the same direction with the cut ends toward the road. This makes the pile easier to pull apart to feed the chipper.
• Maximum pile height is 5 feet.
• Individual cut pieces must not be thicker than 8” in diameter.
• Stack similar sized items together in piles. Please pile items by hand.
• Debris should not be blocking any traffic.
• Chipping will occur in mid to late October.
Please track your hours preparing for the chipping crew. Proof of landowner contribution is required for this program. Record your time raking, pruning, thinning trees, and other activities to make your home better prepared for wildfire.
For questions or additional information contact Amanda Newell with Cascadia Conservation District at (509) 436-1601 or amandan@cascadiacd.org
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