We're expanding our service area, which means we're looking for more local log and chip drop sites!
If you're interested in receiving free logs or wood chips, please enter your information below to be added to our local drop list.
When we have a load to deliver, we will call ahead to confirm, ensuring you're still in need and available to receive them.
Your information is kept confidential and will never be shared.
How Big is the Chip Load?
You'll receive an entire dump trucks worth of wood chips, which can be as much as 20 - 30 cubic yards, approximately. There is no way to request a specific amount; if you get a call because we are in your area with a load, it is an "all or nothing" scenario, meaning you must take them all, or we have to take them somewhere else.
That may seem like a lot, but wood chips break down quickly, and it's recommended to spread them in a thick layer to work effectively, up to 9" thick! If you end up having more than you need, give some away to your neighbors! The crews won't drop partial loads, so please be ready to accept as much as 20 yards.
Here are some pictures to show you what you're getting. Most of these pictures came from homeowners who were upset with the size of the load or the amount of leaves and pine needles in them. Please consider this before signing up.
The following tips can help ensure that the chips get dropped where you want them, without issue:
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Your drop site must be accessible to the crew without any phone call ahead of time. If you require a call ahead of time, you should not sign up for this service.
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Make sure the drop site is big enough. No less than 8' wide, and 15' long, with room for the truck to maneuver. The chips will spill out on all sides, so make sure to barricade or move any delicate plants, pots, yard art, garden gnomes, etc., that might get buried.
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Make sure there aren't cars parked in the drop site during the day.
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Areas along busy streets (speed limit >25mph) are not great drop sites.
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Check for low overhead lines and tree branches that the drop box would hit as it's being raised. They can go up pretty high, about 20'.
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Leave a marker on the place where you want the chips dropped. This can be a tarp, a cone, or a six pack of beer.
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Include a secondary drop site in your description, in case the crew is not able to drop them at your first choice. (e.g. 'If you can't drop them in the driveway, drop them on the side of the road in front of the house.')
A typical load contains about 50% wood chips and 50% green, leafy material or pine needles. About 5% of the load is often unchipped brush, small sticks, and maybe a few scoops of dirt, gravel or trash.
