LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Fire Safe Council is pleased to offer free chipping days in the communities of Clearlake Oaks, Upper Lake and Lakeport on three Saturdays in May.

Residents will be able to bring their tree and brush trimmings to locations in each of these communities for free chipping.

No vines, blackberries, or poison oak will be allowed.

Participants may load their own chips and use them for mulch, but will need to bring their own shovels and strong backs.

On Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., chipping services will be available at 13090 E. State Highway 20, in Clearlake Oaks. Look for the Brassfield Winery sign.

On Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the chipper will be at Pivniska Trucking, 85 E. State Highway 20, in Upper Lake.

On Saturday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., take your materials to be chipped to the Agriculture Center, 883 Lakeport Blvd., in Lakeport.

This service is made possible by a grant from the California Fire Safe Council, and partnerships with East Lake and West Lake Resource Conservation Districts, Northshore Fire Protection District and Lakeport Fire Protection District.

For information please call 707-263-4180, Extension 102.