Chipping

🔥 Free Summer Chipping Events Announced for Cambria, Los Osos, and See & Davis Canyon

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Clearing flammable vegetation just got easier and more effective. Thanks to the Fire Safe Council of San Luis Obispo County and local partners, residents of Cambria, Los Osos, and See & Davis Canyon are now eligible for free curbside chipping services this summer.

And with the launch of the new Chipper Day software platform from FireAside, scheduling your chipping service is faster, easier, and more user-friendly than ever before.


🖥️ What is the Chipper Day Software?

Chipper Day by FireAside is an all-in-one online platform that allows homeowners to:

  • Quickly check eligibility by typing in their address
  • Secure a reservation for chipping services
  • Receive automatic email reminders
  • Review event guidelines and details online
  • Access support and updates from the Fire Safe Council

This easy-to-use system simplifies the entire process and helps fire agencies better coordinate services throughout the county.

Try it now: www.chipperday.com/slofsc


📍 Event Locations

Free chipping is available this summer for the following communities:

Cambria CSD Zones

See and Davis Canyon Zones

Los Osos Zones


🗓️ Important Dates

  • Cambria CSD Event: Sign up Deadline: July 12th, 2025, Chipping Starts July 14th, 2025
  • See & Davis Canyon, Avila: Sign up Deadline: July 19th, 2025: Chipping Begins: July 21st, 2025
  • Los Osos: Sign up Deadline: July 26th, 2025: Chipping Begins: July 28th, 2025
  • Crews will be working throughout the week. No specific appointment times—just be ready!

🌿 Chipping Guidelines

Pile Size & Shape

  • One pile per reservation
  • Max size: 20’ long x 4’ wide x 4’ high
  • Must be stacked linearly — no tangled or beehive piles

What’s Allowed
✅ Tree branches, shrubs, and brush
✅ Branches under 8 inches in diameter

❌ No lumber, root balls, palm fronds, yucca, or poison oak

Pile Placement

  • Within 5 feet of a roadway
  • Must be on firm, accessible ground
  • Do not block roads, driveways, sidewalks, or fire hydrants

Prep Tips

  • Stack with cut ends facing the street
  • No bags, ties, or containers
  • Have your pile ready by 8:00 AM
  • You do not need to be home

🌱 Why Participate?

Removing dry, flammable vegetation is a key step in defending your home against wildfire. With rising fire risks, creating defensible space is more critical than ever. This grant-funded program helps you do that—at no cost—with licensed, insured contractors handling the work.


✅ Ready to Sign Up?

Visit the official site now:
👉 www.chipperday.com/slofsc

Simply enter your address, follow the steps, and get your pile ready!

Let’s work together to build a fire-adapted community—one property at a time.