Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia

CRD FireSmart Community Chipping Events

Run by Capital Regional District

SeasonalLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free roadside chipping and removal of pre-registered brush piles
Who qualifies
Residents of communities with a scheduled chipping event (2026: East Sooke, Shirley, Otter Point).
Where
Residents of CRD rural communities where chipping events are scheduled.
Status
Seasonal. 2026 events completed.
Type of payment
Other
Official program page

What you do

Pre-register, then put prepared branch and brush piles at the roadside on your community's chipping date for crews to chip and haul away.

Requirements

  • Pre-register by emailing [email protected]
  • Piles properly prepared and at the roadside the morning of pickup

How to apply

  1. 1Email [email protected] to pre-register for your community's date
  2. 2Put branches and brush at the roadside that morning

Timing and deadlines

2026 events: East Sooke September 11-12, Shirley September 19, Otter Point October 3-4.

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “CRD FireSmart Community Chipping Events,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/crd-firesmart-community-chipping

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