Biomass Pile / Fuels Reduction

Turtle Rock Park Biomass (Burn) Pile Fall 2025 opening dates: 

August 23rd through October 26th, weather permitting. Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. 

Please note that burned vegetation will not be accepted at the Burn Pile.

The Biomass Pile is typically held twice a year, in the spring and fall for Alpine County residents and is free of charge. The event is provided by Alpine County Department of Public Works in cooperation with Eastern Alpine Fire / Rescue and Alpine Fire Safe Council.

Accepted Materials

  • Branches
  • Grass
  • Leaves
  • Limbs
  • Natural vegetation
  • Pine needles
  • Shrubs

Not Accepted Materials

  • Aerosol cans
  • Anti-freeze
  • Appliances
  • Batteries
  • Cement
  • Cleaning fluids
  • Construction debris and construction site clearing debris
  • Dirt
  • Furniture
  • Garbage
  • Household waste
  • Metals
  • Non-vegetation items
  • Oil
  • Paint
  • Paint thinners
  • Pesticides and insecticides
  • Plastics
  • Recyclable items
  • Rocks
  • Solvents
  • Stumps
  • Tires
  • Trash
  • Treated wood
  • Vehicles
  • Wood with nails

Other Resources


More Information
For more information, please contact Alpine County Community Development at 530-694-2140.