The District encourages residents to create defensible space by reducing vegetation on their properties that could become fuel for a wildfire, posing a hazard to life and property. To support these fire safety efforts, a once-a-month program has been arranged where District residents can drop off the vegetation they have removed, such as pruned limbs, brush, and branches, and it will be hauled away by trucks provided by GreenWaste Recovery.
Learn about defensible space and how to identify hazardous vegetation
How The Defensible Space Vegetation Removal Monthly Drop Off Program Works
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Drop-off containers will be located at the Foothill College Campus – Parking Lots 5 and 6 (location has changed from Lot 1 to Lots 5 and 6 effective 4/18/2026) on the third Saturday of every month, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There is no charge for this program to District residents.
To participate, resident must:
- Show valid Photo I.D with address or current garbage bill
- Accompany any firm hired to deliver the material on every trip
2026 Drop Off Schedule
2026 Monthly Drop Off Schedule (PDF)
LOCATION: Foothill College Campus – Parking Lots 5 and 6*
*The location has changed from Lot 1 to Lots 5 and 6 effective 4/18/2026.
TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Events are held the 3rd Saturday of every month
January 17, 2026
February 21, 2026
March 21, 2026
April 18, 2026
May 16, 2026
June 20, 2026
July 18, 2026
August 15, 2026
September 19, 2026
October 17, 2026
November 21, 2026
December 19, 2026
Program Information
GreenWaste staff cannot unload materials from vehicles unless residents are physically unable to unload their own materials. Vehicles delivering “loose” materials are limited to one (1) ton in size (e.g. pick-up trucks).
Only brush and yard trimmings will be accepted. Any material considered contaminated will not be accepted at the events. The following materials will NOT be accepted, as they are considered contaminants at the processing facility:
- NO garbage or other recyclables
- NO rocks, dirt, concrete, ashes, asphalt or construction materials
- NO stumps or tree trunks larger than 4 feet in length and 6 inches in diameter
- NO poison ivy, poison oak, palm fronds, cactus, ice plants or bug-infested materials
- NO fruits or vegetables
- NO painted trees
How To Sign Up For This Program
It is not necessary to sign up in advance for this program. Just bring your cut vegetation to the parking lot at Foothill College on the appropriate day. Please remember this program is limited to District residents.
