Chipping Programs

Updated 9/26/2024

Learn about the Air District's Agricultural Waste and Wildfire Prevention Chipping Programs.

New 9/26/2024

The Air District is currently accepting applications for chipping services through the Agricultural Waste and Wildfire Prevention Chipping Programs. Please be reminded that the programs are provided to the public at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis, and will be available until funds are exhausted. Submission of an application is not a guarantee of chipping services. As we anticipate a substantial influx of applications as we restart the program, please allow for a processing time of 7-10 business days.

Agricultural Waste Chipping Program

The Agricultural Waste Chipping Program encourages qualifying agricultural operations located within the Air District’s nine Bay Area counties to apply for free chipping services provided by The Davey Tree Expert Company to dispose of agricultural waste material in lieu of open burning the material. 

Chipping this material will eliminate unhealthy particulate matter emissions that would result if the material were burned.

Wildfire Prevention Chipping Program

As part of the Wildfire Air Quality Response Program, the Wildfire Prevention Chipping Program encourages qualifying properties located within the Air District’s nine Bay Area counties to apply for free chipping services provided by The Davey Tree Expert Company to dispose of material in lieu of open burning the material. The program goal is to reduce fuel loads and wildfire risk to prevent and mitigate future wildfires.

Chipping Services Forms and Information

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Chipping Program, Compliance & Enforcement

415.749.4600 chipping@baaqmd.gov

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Last Updated: 9/26/2024