If you live in the City of Simi Valley and need wood chips for your yards, the City of Simi Valley’s Free Wood Chip Program is just a phone call away. By calling (805) 583-6400 or sending an email to PW-WorkOrder@simivalley.org, you can request either an approximate 8 cubic yard load or 16 cubic yard load. The City will dump the load on your property, usually on your driveway at no charge. The Wood Chip-mulch mix consists of leaves, twigs and wood chips.
If you have trees in the parkway in front of your home, damaged, diseased or missing trees can be replaced under the Self-Help Street Tree Replacement Program. The parkway in front of your home needs to be at least 5 feet wide to qualify. You, the home owner will need to participate in the program under the following terms:
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Be willing to plant a 15-gallon tree(s) (materials as needed will also be provided).
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Keep the tree(s) watered on a regular basis (approximately 10-20 gallons of water per week).
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Keep grass and weeds away from the base of the tree(s) and water basin area. Be careful not to use tools that would harm the tree bark.
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Fertilize tree(s) on a regular basis.
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Protect tree(s) from vandalism.
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Agree to plant the tree(s) within the parkway planting area in front of your home and agree to care for the tree(s) in perpetuity as outlined above
To apply for a tree, you can call call (805) 583-6400 or E-mail the City of Simi Valley Public Works department at PW-WorkOrder@simivalley.org.
Ted,
Thanks for the Parkway Tree Replacement info. The city removed a diseased Sycamore prior to our purchase, and I just emailed the city nudging them about a replacement on their tab. Then I found your article. It helps us immensely. Our street looks barren. I’m on it!
Nice article, Ted. Hope you are doing well.
The question is……How long does it take to get a load?
Thanks
Alan Waters
Hi Alan,
You would have to call public works and ask. The phone number is in the article.
-Ted