Every property owner eventually faces the challenge of managing piles of branches, brush, and wood waste left over from tree removal, tree trimming, or storm damage. Traditional methods, such as burning debris, where branches and other organic materials are often burned as a disposal method, or hauling it to a landfill, are not only labor-intensive but can also pose environmental risks.
Today, wood chipping offers a more efficient and eco-friendly solution for handling unwanted organic materials on your property.
What Is Wood Chipping?
Chipping wood means taking trees, brush and woody debris and bringing them down to small chips (or small pieces) via a special piece of equipment called a wood chipper. This method is commonly used for disposing of tree branches, small limbs, bark, stumps, and vegetation after tree service work or routine garden pruning. The result, called wood chips, can be reused in various ways, which makes wood chipping a cost-effective and environmentally conscious practice.
Professional wood chipping services and brush chipping services use equipment that can handle everything from thin twigs to larger pieces and even tree roots, depending on the capacity of the machine.
How Does a Wood Chipper Work?
A wood chipper is a powerful piece of equipment designed to make woodchips from branches, brush, and other woody materials. Here’s how the process works step by step:
Step 1: Collection
First, gather all branches, brush, and organic matter created by tree removal, pruning, or yard maintenance. Remove any rocks or metal from the material to protect the machine and keep the process safe.
Step 2: Feeding Material
Next, feed the collected tree branches, limbs, and smaller stumps into the wood chipper’s intake chute carefully. It’s important to feed the material steadily and avoid overloading to keep the process smooth.
Step 3: Chipping Action
Inside the chipper, high-speed blades shred the debris into small chips, typically about the size of a coin or smaller. These wood chips are then expelled into a collection area, ready for reuse or disposal.
Step 4: Safety Precautions
Throughout the process, proper safety precautions are essential due to the high-speed movement of branches, bark, and chipped material. Operators should wear protective gear and keep a safe distance from the machine’s intake and discharge points.
What Are the Benefits of Chipping Wood?
Wood chipping offers several important benefits:
- Reducing Landfill Waste. By converting bulky wood waste into small chips, chipping keeps organic matter out of landfills, significantly reducing landfill waste.
- Weed Suppression. Adding wood chips to garden beds or landscaping areas helps control weeds using a natural method, minimizing the need for chemical herbicides.
- Moisture Retention. Mulch from chipped material conserves soil moisture, which reduces the need for frequent watering during periods of heavy rain or wind.
- Soil Health. Chipped wood and bark improve soil structure and provide nutrients as they decompose, supporting healthy plants.
- Erosion Control. Mulch or playground surfacing material made from chips prevents soil erosion caused by rain or wind.
- Safety and Convenience. Eliminates risky piles of brush and debris that could otherwise cause safety hazards or attract pests.
- Cost-effective. Chipping services can be more affordable than hauling and dumping, especially when factoring in the value of wood chips for mulch and landscaping.
When to Call Professional Wood Chipping Services?
Calling professional wood chipping services saves you time and effort, keeps your project safe, and helps you get the most out of wood chipping. Consider reaching out to experts in the following situations:
- After major tree removal or tree trimming projects, with a large volume of branches and wood waste, professional debris chipping can quickly process and clean up your property.
- Following storm damage, fallen limbs and debris need to be cleared promptly to reduce hazards and prevent further property damage.
- When you have accumulated brush and woody debris over time that is too bulky or heavy to handle with DIY equipment.
- If you lack the proper equipment or experience to operate a wood chipper, as professionals do safely, you should have the right tools and training.
- When you want to save time and avoid the physical labor involved in collecting, feeding, and managing the chipping process.
- Recycle or dispose of organic materials in eco-friendly ways that support soil health and landscaping.
- When you need consistent, high-quality wood chips for mulch, playground surfacing material, or erosion control on your property.
- If you want to maintain a neat and safe yard by removing debris that could attract pests or pose fire risks.
- When managing large properties or commercial landscaping projects, ongoing brush chipping services can keep grounds clear and healthy.
- To benefit from professional advice on how to use wood chips best to improve soil structure, suppress weeds, and retain soil moisture.
Calling professional wood chipping services at the right time helps maintain your property’s health, safety, and appearance while making the most of the valuable resource that wood chips provide.
Is Wood Chipping Right for Your Property? Contact Bunyon Bros for Professional Service
If your property accumulates woody debris from annual pruning, storm cleanup, or routine landscaping, chipping offers a practical solution. Regular chipping also helps manage branches that may fall due to storms or age, reducing the risk of injury or property damage. The process is efficient, eco-friendly, and turns potential waste into valuable resources.
Choose Bunyon Bros for expert advice, top-quality service, and a commitment to keeping your landscape looking its best. Call us now to schedule your wood chipping service and discover how easy and beneficial brush and debris removal can be!