Wood Chip Recycling Program
Delivery Information
- Truck needs 20 feet of overhead clearance and 10 foot minimum width to dump
- Truck will weigh approximately 15 tons
- Chips, 8-10 cubic yards, once dumped will form a pile approximately 12 foot wide by 6 foot high
- Delivery location must be clear and well marked
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where do the wood chips come from?
The chips are produced as a by-product of GRU's routine maintenance tree trimming program.
What types of materials make up a load of chips?
The chips are a combination of wood, leaves, and pine needles. The exact ratio of wood to leaves varies with the season and the species of trees being trimmed.
When will I receive the wood chips?
Wood chip request forms are forwarded to the crews by area, nearest to where we are performing maintenance activities. Thus delivery time varies according to number of requests and distance from the work site. If we are not able to deliver the chips within three months, the customer will be contacted and offered the option of continuing to wait or canceling the request.
Interested in receiving free wood chips from GRU?Wood Chip Recycling Application.
