Wildfire defensible space · California

Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council Free Curbside Chipping

Run by Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
free chipping
Who qualifies
Residents of the Rim communities.
Where
Residents of the San Bernardino Mountain communities between Waterman Canyon and Big Bear Valley.
Status
Seasonal. 2026 season ended; page says program restarts June 2027.
Type of payment
Free installation
Official program page

What you do

Cut brush and have it chipped at the curb.

Requirements

  • Register by the cycle deadline
  • Only limbs and brush; leaves, pine needles, grass, trash and lumber excluded
  • Typical limits up to 15 inch diameter, 10 ft long (from county page)

How to apply

  1. 1Join the notification list at firesafenow.org
  2. 2Register for the next cycle when it opens
  3. 3Stack brush at the curb

Timing and deadlines

Spring through fall each year

Program commences June 2027

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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