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Weekly Yard Trimmings
Collection
Property owners in the high fire hazard area may reduce fire hazards
by taking full advantage of unlimited,
weekly yard trimmings collection services provided by Waste Management
of Alameda County to dispose of the excess brush and grasses
that must be cleared from their properties annually. Click
here for complete details.
FREE Curbside Tree & Brush Chipping Service
This program is offered to property owners in the high fire hazard
area, at no charge. Call: (510) 238-7388 to schedule a pick up.
This limited, free tree and brush chipping service is available
to assist residents in reducing the fuel load on their property.
The homeowner will:
• Call (510)238-7388 to request chipping service.Contact Us
• Leave branches no greater than 4” in diameter.
• Stack in piles that are no greater than 4’ by 4’.
• No more than 2 stacks per pick up.
• Material in plastic bags will not be picked up.
• Will not leave piles of leaves.
• Can request chips to be removed or left on property. The chipping crew will call back to schedule a day and time for service
Call: (510) 238-7388 for questions or Wildfire Prevention Inspections or chipping service Visit: Fire Prevention Bureau
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 3rd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612
8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday