Qualicum Beach Free Chipping Program

Stack branches and small trees at the roadside before your area's collection dates for free spring or fall chipping.

• Set out no earlier than 3 weeks before and before the first day of your collection period; the chipper visits each street once
• Small trees, branches and woody shrubs under 4 inches in diameter, butt ends one way
• No grass, leaves, soft plants, dirt or roots

1. 1Check your area's chipping dates
2. 2Place your pile at the roadside before the first collection day

Spring (early March) and fall (early October) rounds; fall 2026: east of Memorial Ave October 13-30, west of Memorial Ave November 3-24.

• https://qualicumbeach.com/chipping-program (official page)

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 See something out of date?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

Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs