We’ve gotten a 3-4 drops over the last few years, usually only after large storms with a lot of wind damage. We are too far out of the way for it to be convenient for the arborists to drop here normally.

The up to 20 yeards is kind of scary but I may take the risk, thanks for posting!

I’ve gotten 2 drops from them. When my requests expired, I just raised the donation by $10 each time until I got a drop. Takes about a full day with a 5-tined fork, wheelbarrow, and garden rake to spread it all around my beds; and I usually have ~1yd^3 left over that I add to my compost bin throughout the year.

I’ve received a few drops from ChipDrop over the past few years and it’s great. You can request either chips, logs, or a combination. You also have the option to pay up to $80 (this may be the fee that ChipDrop charges the arborist) to offset their cost and incentivize them to deliver to you instead of another person in your area offering less. I have never paid a portion of that fee and have still received deliveries, so it’s very optional but may be helpful in a competitive area.

When you’re selected to receive a delivery the arborist usually (but not always) contacts you for details or just to give you an idea when they’re arriving. As I have frequent needs for wood chips I like to exchange contact information with the arborist so they can contact me directly and save the fee. I’ve also had decent luck calling arborists in the area and telling them what I’m looking for. More often than not they know if and when they’ll be in my area in the near future or will at least keep me in mind for future jobs. I didn’t realize how time consuming and possibly expensive it can be for them to offload their chips, so they appreciate streamlining that process.

I have a request open for a few weeks. I have been anxiously waiting to get since then. I have plants ready to pick up that I need to have chips down first. I am even paying $20

My town does this.