Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia

Nelson FireSmart Yard Fuel Pick-up (Free Chipping)

Run by City of Nelson (Nelson FireSmart)

SeasonalLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free curbside chipping and disposal of small coniferous trees and branches
Who qualifies
Nelson residents who pre-register and receive confirmation.
Where
Residents of the City of Nelson who register.
Status
Seasonal. Pilot runs April through summer, by registration.
Type of payment
Other
Official program page

What you do

Register, then remove conifers and prune branches around your home and leave a tidy pile at the front of your property for free chipping and removal.

Requirements

  • Pre-registration mandatory; piles are only collected with confirmation
  • Green or dead coniferous trees and branches, dead dry deciduous branches and natural wood only
  • Nothing over 25 cm (10 in) diameter; no treated wood, roots, raked debris, leaves, grass or bagged material
  • Butt ends toward the street; do not block sidewalks

How to apply

  1. 1Email [email protected] with your address and what you want chipped
  2. 2Wait for confirmation of your chipping date
  3. 3Put your pile out for the scheduled date

Timing and deadlines

Resumed April 2026 with up to two chipping dates per month through the summer.

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “Nelson FireSmart Yard Fuel Pick-up (Free Chipping),” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/nelson-firesmart-yard-fuel-pickup

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