Wildfire defensible space · California

Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council No-Cost Chipping

Run by Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council

SeasonalLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
free chipping
Who qualifies
Residents of the neighborhoods listed for each event; others will not be served.
Where
Residents of Ventura County neighborhoods with scheduled events, such as Ventura, Fillmore and Santa Susana in Simi Valley.
Status
Seasonal. 2026 events listed (June 9-10, June 27, July 13-14); check site for new dates.
Type of payment
Free installation
Official program page

What you do

Cut brush and stack it at the curb or drop it at an event for free chipping.

Requirements

  • Register through the event reservation link
  • Stack chippable branches with cut ends toward road before event, or bring cut vegetation to drop-off
  • Leaves, succulents, palm fronds, vines, bamboo, thorny branches, stumps and grasses cannot be chipped

How to apply

  1. 1Check venturafiresafe.org/chipper for your neighborhood event
  2. 2Register for curbside or drop-off
  3. 3Do your own yardwork and prepare piles before the event

Timing and deadlines

Event days only

Per event

Combining it with other programs

not published

Sources

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 See something out of date?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

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