Free pick-ups for the city害羞草研究所檚 FireSmart Community Chipping Program are now available.

害羞草研究所淟ast summer害羞草研究所檚 event demonstrated the very real threat that travelling embers pose in our fight against wildfires,害羞草研究所� said Peter Stantic, fire mitigation captain. 害羞草研究所淗elping to remove hazardous vegetation and woody debris from your property, especially within 10 metres of your home, is a key step of limiting that fuel source and reducing your risk.害羞草研究所�

The program is open to all Kelowna residents, however, .

Chipping is available between May 1 to 31. Before a scheduled pick-up residents are requested to clean up their property and pile any flammable debris at the curb.

Eligible materials include cedar, juniper, mugo pine, and fir, pine, and spruce branches. Debris will not be picked up if it contains broadleaf (deciduous) trees, roots, dirt, rocks, gravel, grasses, or other non-organic materials (e.g., rope, twine).

More information about acceptable materials and fire smart tips can be found on the .

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