The first chipping schedule of 2026 is coming to Edwards starting the week of May 18th. Please have your stacks piled up by May 17th.

May 2026 Community Flyer for Chipping Program

Edwards neighborhood chipping program helping reduce wildfire risk

Edwards Metropolitan District has teamed up with the Eagle Valley Wildland for fire mitigation efforts. Currently, there's a Curbside Chipping Program underway, scheduled to take place in Edwards every 3rd week of the month for the 2026 summer. For more information on what to do and what not to do, see below!

Check Eagle Valley Wildland Facebook website for more information too!

What we DO want: Trees, logs and branches up to 15 inches in diameter. All materials must be free from wire or nails. HIGH, neatly stacked piles. Piles must be clear of vehicles. Piles within 5 feet of roadway (not on road or sidewalk). Piles smaller than 2 cubic yards should be combined with neighboring piles if practical.

What we DON’T want: No construction materials or treated lumber. No rotten wood, root wads, stumps, dirt or rocks. No grass clippings, trash, weeds, or bags of leaves. No piles on the road or any paved surface. No piles in ditches or depressions. Do not place piles directly under power lines, near gas meters, phone/utility pedestals or mailboxes.

 

Homeowners can also take additional steps to protect their property by visiting:  Are You Wildfire Ready? 

Please stay informed about fire bans in Eagle County and the National Forest by checking Eagle County Alerts and National Forest fire restriction updates, and please follow all posted restrictions.