Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia

Coldstream FireSmart Wood Chipping Initiative

Run by District of Coldstream

SeasonalLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free curbside chipping, up to six piles no larger than 3x3x8 ft
Who qualifies
Coldstream residents who register by the deadline.
Where
Residents of the District of Coldstream.
Status
Seasonal. Fall 2026 chipping completed; offered seasonally.
Type of payment
Other
Official program page

What you do

Register, then pile pruning material, conifer branches, cedars and junipers at the curb for free FireSmart chipping.

Requirements

  • Curbside only; crews do not enter private or gated property
  • Material under 6 inches in diameter, butt ends facing the road
  • Maximum six piles, each no larger than 3 ft x 3 ft x 8 ft
  • No roots, dirt, rocks, stumps, leaves, garden waste, thorns or invasive species; nothing tied with wire or rope
  • Service subject to funding and capacity

How to apply

  1. 1Register before the deadline
  2. 2Pile eligible material neatly at the curb before your chipping week

Timing and deadlines

Fall 2026 chipping weeks were September 21-25 and September 28-October 2; registration closed September 15, 2026.

Sources

Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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Source: Sow, “Coldstream FireSmart Wood Chipping Initiative,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/coldstream-wood-chipping-initiative

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