- Community chipping event will take place on September 29th -30th at 9am
- If you’d like to participate in the community chipping day, please contact Caroline Schaefer to sign up: 503-539-9483 or caroline@arkcollaborative.org
- Slash will be chipped back onto the property at a safe distance away from the home.
This service is free to you, so get involved! - CLICK THE “READ-MORE” LINK FOR DETAILS
Before we arrive
- Pile slash close to roads, drives or an open field for easy access
- 12” max diameter: small trees can be left whole
- No roots, root wads, weeds, trash, or lumber of any kind!
- Watch for nails in trees!
- Pile slash with cut ends facing one direction (see pictures)
- Piles should be laid in low rows no higher than 4’ tall
- Property owner or representative must be present
- Piles not meeting specifications will not be chipped
When we arrive
- Keep children and pets inside
- Be available to help with the work when physically possible
- Please have safety equipment available, including: eye and ear protection, long shirt and pants, gloves and sturdy boots
- We may be able to provide minimal safety gear