What can I put out for chipping?

• You can put out firewood or organic (i.e. green or untreated)
  woody debris from trees and shrubs, including living, dead, cut, or
  fallen branches, twigs, logs, stumps, roots, and anything ½ inch or
  over in diameter.

How do I bundle the debris?

• All wood debris must be free of nails, cement, or any other non-
  wood materials.
• Debris must be bundled in bales no larger than 3 by 4 feet. Bundles must be tied with twine or rope.
• There is a maximum of 30 bundles permitted per appointment.
• Do not use nylon line, tape, or other binding material to bundle
  woody debris.
• No single piece of debris can be greater than 4 feet long or 10
  inches wide.
• Bundle all trees and wood with twine

What can’t I put out ?

• Treated or painted lumber, which includes wood furniture, wood pallets, and building lumber, as well as mulch, chips, and leaves will continue to be serviced by the Department of Sanitation.

• This service is NOT for Christmas tree disposal.
• In addition, any organic woody debris that is generated from commercial activity is not eligible for the program. Wood debris generated from hired tree contractors or fee-for service personnel is considered commercial waste, and it is therefore the responsibility of the contractor to arrange for appropriate private disposal.
• Lumber, wood furniture, and pallets do not require special pick up; i.e., they’ll be picked up by regular sanitation collection.