Chipping Program

Each year the Town operates two chipping programs - one in Spring (early March) and one in the Fall (early October), and runs for approximately 6 weeks.

SPRING Chipping 2025

• Residents EAST of Memorial Ave - estimated start is 8am on March 22
• Residents WEST of Memorial Ave - estimated start is 8am on April 12

Follow the guidelines below for a smooth pickup noting that the chipper will only travel down each street ONCE so make sure you don’t miss out! (Program will run for approximately 6 weeks.)

YES

• ONE pile per property
• Small trees, branches, woody shrub materials
• Maximum pile of 8ft x 8ft x 5ft high
• Wood under 4 inches in diameter
• Neatly stacked at the roadside with butt ends facing the same direction

NO

• Grass clippings, leaves, soft plant materials (eg. flowers)
• Piles in excess of 8ft x 8ft x 5ft high
• Piles with gravel, dirt, or roots covered with dirt
• Wood in excess of 4 inches in diameter

What If I have Larger Volumes of Waste?

Larger volumes and/or sizes of wood material may be taken to the Regional District of Nanaimo Transfer Station located at 860 Church Road, Parksville. Telephone 250-248-5254 for rates and further information.

Where do the Collected Branches Go?

All collected material is transported to a local compost company 'The Earthbank' where it is chipped and used for compost. Products can be purchased from The Earthbank by the general public.

More information

View the Wood Chipping Policy here.

Phone: 250-752-6921