Green waste bins are a cheap and convenient way to keep up with yard waste.
Make a habit of filling it up every 2 weeks to maximize savings.
Don't have one? Call Waste Management at (530) 274-3090.
Their largest size (96 gallons) costs ~$10.62 per month, and smaller sizes are even less.
Grass Vally Fire Defense Codes
Have questions about local codes? Contact Grass Valley Fire Dept. (530) 274-4380 or
Email: FireAdmin@cityofgrassvalley.com
Trim or clear vegetation 3' from pavement, with 13'6" vertical clearance for emergency vehicle access
Limb trees up to 6'. Cut trees back 10' from chimneys
Cut dead wood out of trees and shrubs near homes or sheds
Clear dense brush patches
Thin by limbing up and maintaining gaps between plants or by removing plants
Focus on extra flammable species like manzanita, juniper, cedar, etc.
Blackberry patches are not allowed unless actively maintained for fruit
Avoid "ladder fuels"
During fire season:
Clear roofs of leaves and branches
Mow weeds and grass to 4' or less
Lots 1 acre or smaller, maintain entire lot
Lots > 1 acre, maintain at least 30' border around property line and structures