Wildfire defensible space · British Columbia

West Vancouver Free FireSmart Chipping Service

Run by District of West Vancouver (West Vancouver Fire & Rescue)

OpenLast checked October 22, 2026
What you get
Free curbside chipping and removal of natural woody debris, repeatable as needed while funds last
Who qualifies
West Vancouver homes that have completed a FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Assessment.
Where
West Vancouver homes that have had a FireSmart assessment.
Status
Open. Available while funds last.
Type of payment
Other
Official program page

What you do

After a free FireSmart Home Ignition Zone assessment, clean up woody debris on your property, pile it at the curb and book the free chipping crew.

Requirements

  • Complete a free FireSmart Home Ignition Zone Assessment first
  • Natural woody debris, tree limbs and stems only; no gravel, loose leaves, garden debris, construction material or invasive species
  • Raked material goes in the Green Can instead

How to apply

  1. 1Book a free FireSmart assessment
  2. 2Pile woody debris at the curb
  3. 3Email [email protected] with your name, email, address and top three dates; you don't need to be home

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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Source: Sow, “West Vancouver Free FireSmart Chipping Service,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/british-columbia/west-vancouver-firesmart-chipping

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