Second Community Pine Needle Disposal Event

After collecting more than 1,250 bags of pine needles at our first event, Black Forest Fire Rescue is excited to offer another FREE Community Pine Needle Disposal Event.

Thanks to remaining Ready, Set, Go! Fuel Reductions Project grant funding and our continued partnership with Salute Services, residents will have another FREE opportunity to safely dispose of pine needles and pinecones while helping reduce wildfire risk in our community.

Date: Saturday, September 12
Time: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. only
Location: Black Forest Station 1 Training Grounds (south of the station)
Address: 11445 Teachout Road

Important Reminders

  • Pine needles and pinecones must be bagged.
  • No branches, trash, or construction debris will be accepted.
  • Residential use only. No commercial dumping.
  • No after-hours drop-offs.
  • Dumpsters are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The event may end early if they become full.
  • This is a one-day event. Please plan to arrive during the designated hours.

We hope to beat the 1,250 bags collected during our first event! Thank you to Salute Services for helping us provide this opportunity to the Black Forest community.

Event details are subject to change. Please check our Facebook page or www.bffire.org before attending for the latest updates.

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