Department of Public Works
Rob Worden
Superintendent
949 N. Wagner Road
Essexville, MI 48732
Phone: 989-892-4841
Fax: 989-893-6152
Monday - Friday
7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Brush Chipping
Brush Chipping service is intended only for pruning, thinning and trimming of trees, shrubs and bushes.
This service is not a tree removal service therefore, brush left after a commercial tree service will not be picked up.
Brush chipping will begin in April and the last chipping will be in October.
Chipping will begin on the 1st Tuesday of every month. (Weather permitting and Township emergencies take priority).
Brush MUST be out before the 1st Tuesday of the month
The route may change each month
Brush not put out in time will be left for the following month
There is no list that you need to be put on
10 minutes MAXIMUM per location
Nothing larger than a 4" diameter
Stacked neatly with all ends facing the road
Vines, stumps & root balls can't be run through chipper & will be refused