Over 20 days ago, PG&E announced an "Updated Expanded Debris Removal Program". Today, it continues to tout the program. It has prepared a mailing to go out today for all of its affected customers. PG&E set a December 31st deadline to opt in.
To participate, PG&E requires the property owner to submit a debris removal authorization form. But that form doesn’t seem to exist. It has not been shown to the attorneys and it is not part of the PG&E mailing.
If you haven’t heard, here are the details of the program:
Does your tree qualify for free removal?
According to PG&E it must meet one or more of the criteria below:
- Wood greater than 4 inch in diameter and 6 feet in length
- Within 100 feet of a structure or foundation
- Within 20 feet of main roads, driveways and private roads
- Where reasonably accessible by equipment/machinery
- If logs are unstable along steep banks and may block a watercourse or roadway
Your options for removal, if your tree(s) qualify:
- Move, cut up or pile wood and leave on your property
- Chip and broadcast wood on site where accessible
- Haul donated wood away offsite
If you qualify and you are represented by an attorney, you should contact your attorney about the program.
Time will tell whether this is anything more than another PG&E public relations campaign.