Chipping program returns to Atascadero
Registration open now
– The San Luis Obispo County Fire Safe Council has awarded Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services grant funds for hazardous fuel reduction for 2024. This program, referred to as chipping, will be offered to those properties in the Wildland Urban Interface fire area map within city limits. Registration began on Feb. 1 and chipping will begin on March 1. The City of Atascadero has contracted with Hansen Bro’s Custom Farming to complete chipping services and representatives will provide ID upon request. Please contact the Chipping Program Coordinator with any questions.
Register online at www.atascadero.org/chipping or call (805) 470-3300.
All material must be piled near road or driveway and be easily accessible.
Stack branches with the ends facing the same direction. Branch diameter can be up to 5 inches round with the length not to exceed 15 ft. Please keep piles free of household trash, processed lumber, poison oak, oleander and avoid vine type vegetation as this may jam the chipper. The photos above demonstrate the correct way to stack branches.
