Services Offered in the Wildfire Prevention District

Inspection
The Oakland Fire Department conducts approximately 25,000 public and private inspections annually in the high fire hazard area. Inspections are mandated by City of Oakland Ordinance No. 11640 and 12556 C. M. S. and the State of California.

Weekly Yard Trimmings Collection
Property owners in the high fire hazard area may reduce fire hazards by taking full advantage of unlimited, weekly yard trimmings collection services provided by Waste Management of Alameda County to dispose of the excess brush and grasses that must be cleared from their properties annually. Click here for complete details.

FREE Curbside Tree & Brush Chipping Service
This program is offered to property owners in the high fire hazard area, at no charge. Call: (510) 238-7388 to schedule a pick up. This limited, free tree and brush chipping service is available to assist residents in reducing the fuel load on their property.
The homeowner will:
• Call (510)238-7388 to request chipping service.
• Leave branches no greater than 4” in diameter.
• Stack in piles that are no greater than 4’ by 4’.
• No more than 2 stacks per pick up.
• Material in plastic bags will not be picked up.
• Will not leave piles of leaves.
• Can request chips to be removed or left on property. The chipping crew will call back to schedule a day and time for service

Public Education
Public Education is offered to the citizens and students in the high fire hazard area, in the form of Homeowners Association meetings, Special Presentations at School, and Earth Day Activities. If you are interested in having us participate in your event, please email WildfirePrevention@Oaklandnet.com.

Contact Us

Call: (510) 238-7388 for questions or Wildfire Prevention Inspections or chipping service