The Neighborhood Chipper Program helps maintain defensible space by providing no-cost chipping to select neighborhoods that are vulnerable to wildfire. It is based on a “you cut, we chip” model where residents pile branches, limbs, and other woody vegetation on the curbside or designated drop-off locations when available. On the day of your community’s event, a mobile woodchipper and crew come to you!

Eligibility for Coastside San Mateo County Residents: To be eligible to participate, you must have a residential home in Coastal San Mateo County and within program boundaries. More Information can be found at: https://www.sanmateorcd.org/project/neighborhood-chipper-program/ 

Coastside Chipper Program Events Dates:

Every Weekend in May-La Honda Drop Off 

May 26- Coastside Events (El Granada, Moss Beach, Montara, Dehoff Canyon Rd, Frenchmans Creek) 

June 1 - Butano Canyon

June 8 - Loma Mar & Dearborn Park 

June 15 - Ranch Road

June 22 - Alpine Road 

For communities not located on the Coastside, event information can be found at the following websites:

https://www.southskylinefiresafe.org/

https://www.firesafesanmateo.org/

https://www.woodsidefire.org/ 

https:/www.lahondafire.org/

For questions, please contact fire@sanmateorcd.org or call 650.712.7765 x 126

Schedules

  • Occurs Tuesday, May 26th, 2026 — all day
  • Occurs Monday, June 1st, 2026 — all day
  • Occurs Monday, June 8th, 2026 — all day
  • Occurs Monday, June 15th, 2026 — all day
  • Occurs Monday, June 22nd, 2026 — all day

Contact

San Mateo Resource Conservation District

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