Several local community groups are fundraising by offering Christmas tree chipping services. (NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

TREE CHIPPERS

Community groups offering tree chipping services for dried Christmas trees

Jan 3, 2020 | 10:07 PM

NANAIMO — Several local non-profit and volunteer organizations are hosting events to help Nanaimo residents responsibly dispose of their Christmas tree.

Trees can be dropped off and chipped at a number of locations in the city on Saturday Jan. 4 and Sunday Jan. 5 for a small fee, with all proceeds going to different community organizations.

BC SPCA Nanaimo Branch – Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Brooks Landing Mall (next to Staples)

Nanaimo Search and Rescue – Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 – 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Country Club Mall (near Dairy Queen)

Volunteer Nanaimo – Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Real Canadian Superstore (6435 Metral Drive)

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Nanaimo Lions Club – Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nanaimo North Town Centre (south parking lot near old Sears location)

Nanaimo Fish & Game Junior Club – Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nanaimo Fish & Game Protective Association (1325 Nanaimo Lakes Rd)

NDSS Basketball – Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Nanaimo District Secondary School (355 Wakesiah Ave)

Dried Christmas trees pose a major fire risk in the days and weeks following Christmas.

According to the National Fire Prevention Association, tree lights becoming too warm for dried branches cause of almost half of Christmas tree related fires.

Candles or portable heaters make up a quarter of all related fires, while 21% are intentionally lit.

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