The Corte Madera Volunteer Firefighters Association is giving Corte Madera residents a way this summer to help clean up around the outside of your house.
Here's what they have to say about their Free Chipper Weekend taking place July 16-17.
"Dispose of your weeds, branches, leaves and dead wood. Bring them to:
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WHERE: The overflow gravel parking lot on Redwood Highway
(North of Nordstrom at the Village of Corte Madera)
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, July 16 & 17
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WHY: To provide a more “fire-safe” Corte Madera.
For the safety of our workers, some regulations:
— Collection is for “green” waste only. No lumber, appliances, trash, metal objects, batteries, hazardous waste, etc. will be accepted.
— Stumps and poison oak will not be accepted.
— Any small plant material that has been pulled out by the roots must be free of rocks and dirt or it will not be accepted.
— No wire or metal of any kind may be mixed with the yard waste.
— Proof of Corte Madera residency is required.
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