The Public Works Department maintains the trees within the City of El Cerrito right-of-way. Typically, the Public Works Department hires a tree trimming contractor in the winter season to conduct tree trimming within a portion of the City. However, the tree trimming schedule has been delayed this year. We are currently in the process of selecting a contractor and expect this work to begin by February.

If you have a tree that you believe is a hazard to the public in any way (be it in front of a business, your home or your neighbor’s home), please contact the Maintenance Division promptly at (510) 215-4369.

• If your tree needs general maintenance (like trimming or staking) and it is within the current tree trimming rotation, it will need to wait until the new contractor is selected. This years rotational trimming zone is the area bounded by Moeser Lane in the south Navallier Street on the east side, Blake Street on the north, and San Pablo Avenue on the west.
• If your tree is outside of the current rotation but needs immediate care, we have a contractor that can respond in a timely manner.
• If your tree is outside of the current rotation and needs general maintenance, it may need to wait until the next trimming rotation.
• Either way, we’ll inspect your tree complaint to make the appropriate decision for its care and will alert you verbally or in writing.

The Public Works Department depends on you, the community, to contribute by being our eyes and ears on a daily basis to alert us of hazards promptly. Please also let us know about a problem that you see on a regular basis. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

If you have other questions about the tree trimming schedule, please contact the Maintenance Division at (510) 215-4369 or lbrazil@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us.