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. The City trims street trees on a three year rotational basis, although some emergency tree trimming work is conducted throughout the year

If you have a tree that you believe is a hazard to the public in any way (whether it is 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 be handled this winter. This year’s rotational trimming zone is the area bounded by Blake Street in the south, Arlington Boulevard on the east side, and San Pablo Avenue on the west. The contractor may place temporary No Parking signs in front of trees that need to be accessed where cars parked on the street would prohibit them from performing safe tree trimming operations.

• 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.