Regional District of Central Okanagan
Chipping Programs
Record #:
KNA1625
Last Modified:
21 Apr 2021
Last Full Update:
21 Apr 2021
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 250.469.8408 |
| airquality@kelowna.ca | |
| Website | https://www.regionaldistrict.com/your-services/air-quality-program/agricultural-waste.aspx |
| Primary Contact | Nancy Mora Castro, Regional Air Quality Coordinator, RDCO; Phone: 250.469.8408; Email: airquality@kelowna.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/regionaldistrict Instagram: www.instagram.com/rdco.cord/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/regionaldistrict |
Description & Services
| Service Details | The Air Quality Program provides alternatives to burning through two chipping programs: 1- Free Chipping for orchard removal- To qualify you should have at least the equivalent volume of 4 or more wood piles. Consider one wood pile size is 3m width x3m length x2m height. 2- Mow/Chip it /Rent it Rebate- Provides rebate money to chip small volume of wood. Rebate is limited to 80% of the daily/multi-day/weekly/rental or chipping/flail mow service cost up to a Max of $500 rebate per applicant |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Dates | Year-round. |
| Eligibility | -Qualifying participants require a property size 1 ha or greater within the Central Okanagan (Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, Westbank First Nation, Central Okanagan East and Central Okanagan West electoral areas) -Limited funding per year. -First-come, first-served basis |
| How to Apply | Free Agricultural Chipping Program - Register Online at https://www.regionaldistrict.com/your-services/air-quality-program/agricultural-waste/agricultural-chipping-program-registration-form.aspx Mow/Chip/Rent It Rebate- Fill out the Online form at https://www.regionaldistrict.com/your-services/air-quality-program/agricultural-waste/wood-chipping-rebate-form.aspx - invoice required |
| Cost | Free ; Waiting list, first-come, first-served basis. |
Location
| Address & Map | 1450 KLO Rd Kelowna, BC V1W 3Z4 |
| Located In Community | Kelowna |
| Major Intersection | KLO Rd and Gordon Dr |
Other Details
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible - accessible entrance to City Hall is located off Queensway |
| Languages | English ; Spanish - Support |
| Print Material | https://www.regionaldistrict.com/media/117420/AQ_WoodChippingBrochure.pdf https://www.regionaldistrict.com/media/28185/Ag_BestMgmtPractisesGuide.pdf |