Defensible Space Chipping Services:

2012 CHIPPING SCHEDULE IS NOW AVAILABLE…SEE BELOW

In an effort to comply with the City Fire Department defensible space clearance requirement deadline of June 15, 2012, homeowners in the high fire hazard area have been busier than ever preparing for the upcoming fire season. 

In 2011 we removed a record 500 tons of chipped material. That is higher than any other previous year since the district was formed in 2006. We hope to exceed this amount this year.

Each year, chipping services are offered to those homeowners who reside within the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District located in portions of the Foothill and Extreme Foothill High Fire Hazard Areas of Santa Barbara’s foothills. Chipping services are provided to encourage property owners to create a defensible space and provide a cost effective way to dispose of cut material.
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The 2012 Chipping Schedule is posted below. Please refer to the newsletter that will be sent out mid-January 2012 for the schedule and map to determine the appropriate time to place your vegetation out for us. We will not be by sooner, nor will we make second passes to come back.

No chipping services will be available until your scheduled day.

2012 CHIPPING DATES

Not sure what district you are in? Click here for a MAP of Chip Areas

Please also refer to our annual newsletter that was sent out January 2012.