# Update on the FREE Chipping Program for 2026

**URL:** <https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/update-on-the-free-chipping-program-for-2026/870>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [March 25, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/update-on-the-free-chipping-program-for-2026/870 "2026-03-25T18:17:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/user_avatar/forum.nrgfirewise.com/susan/32/6_2.png) [@Susan](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/u/Susan)\
**Post date:** [March 25, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://forum.nrgfirewise.com/t/update-on-the-free-chipping-program-for-2026/870/1 "2026-03-25T18:17:29Z")

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The RCD now has enough funds to chip all of SC County so there is no rush to sign up early. Stack your 3 piles (4’x8’x10’) and then sign up for the free chipping. You must do this BEFORE April 30, 2026. They will send chippers in May to complete your chipping.

Go to [rdcsantacruz.org/chipping](http://rdcsantacruz.org/chipping)

As a firewise community, we can sign up today. There are no passwords needed.

Take advantage of this great program. It’s easy and they leave your property nice and clean!