City Of Del Mar: Got Brush? Reserve A Bin

Press release from the City of Del Mar:

July 13, 2021

As part of the annual Fuel Reduction Program, residents can reserve up to two, three-yard bins for yard trimmings. Reserve your bins no later than July 23 by calling 866-967-3292.

The Fire Department encourages residents to remove weeds, overgrown vegetation and dead limbs or shrubs from their property. The Fire Department also recommends:

• Keeping the first 30 feet surrounding your home free of combustible vegetation and weeds; maintain a non-combustible zone of five feet from the base of the structure e.g., rocks or other non-combustible material;
• Maintaining at least 10 feet of clearance between vegetation and chimneys;
• Clearing roofs and rain gutters of debris such as leaves and pine needles; and
• Maintaining a vertical clearance of 13 feet 6 inches for trees that over-hang driveways or roads.

The removal of coastal sage or known habitat may require a permit. Any grading of property requires a permit. Contact the Fire Marshal if you have questions regarding property restrictions.To schedule an inspection, contact the Del Mar Fire Department: 858-755-1522 or weedabatement@delmar.ca.us

Open the Fuel Reduction Program flyer (PDF)

This press release was produced by the City of Del Mar. The views expressed here are the author’s own.