To use this service you will be required to:
- Load branches into your trailer or car with the cut end of the branch towards the rear of the trailer
- Only cars, cars with trailers and utilities will be admitted to the site. Residents must remain in their car while the branches are unloaded by the council's staff
- Residents will be required to ensure that all loads are covered before leaving the woodchipping site
- Please note: Tree cuttings must be larger than one metre in length and no larger than 250 mm in diameter
- You can take a load of mulch home with you when you bring buckets to fill (not bags)
- The woodchipper will not be onsite on the day
The following items will not be accepted:
- Lawn clippings
- Stumps
- Spiky or thorny materials
- Household waste
- Commercial/demolition/building waste
Permission to remove or lop trees may need to be granted by the council's Tree Preservation Officer. Evidence of approval may be required.
The woodchipping service may be cancelled at short notice due to bad weather and Council apologises for any inconvenience caused. If this does occur the website will be updated to show the event has been cancelled.
Council staff may take photos and or videos at this event. We might use those images in our publications, on website or social media or other communications. Please tell a staff member on the day if you don't want your image used.