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The Maintenance Division in conjunction with West Coast Arborists Inc., maintain street trees citywide.

The City of West Covina is currently planning the trimming of 33,000 city trees based on a 5 year trim cycle. Palm Trees are trimmed on a 2 year trimming cycle. Trimming outside of this would be based on an emergency need only.

If you believe that your City owned tree is creating an emergency type situation; i.e., hanging branches, falling branches, tree or branches blocking traffic, please report it to us by either using our GoGov reporting application (click here) or by calling (626) 939-8458. 

 If a large branch or tree has fallen after the hour of 4:30 pm, please contact Communications at (626) 939-8500.

The City does not remove a tree unless it is dead, dying, or causing a danger to the general public. In addition, the City does not remove or trim trees for nuisance reasons; i.e., leaves, seeds, sap falling on cars, property, or blocking view. If you would like to request a tree removal and it does not fall under the current guidelines for removal, there may be a fee required.

To schedule an inspection of a city tree, please call (626) 939-8458. To report a city tree issue vis the Cities GoGov reporting application, please  click here.

To search your address for the city tree's trimming cycle grid, please click here and type in your address for more information. 

If you are calling about a tree on private property,  please contact Community Enforcement Division at (626) 939-8426.

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Below is the current 5 year city tree trimming cycle as of 2023. For larger copy (PDF)  please click here on the photo below: 

 

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Below is the current 2 year Palm tree trimming cycle as of 2023. For larger copy (PDF)  please click here on the photo below:

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Maintenance District Tree Trimming map below. For a PDF file of this map, please click on the below photo: 

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Tree Related Sewer Problems May be Avoided

Tree roots growing inside sewer pipes may be the most expensive sewer maintenance problem experienced by homeowners. Sewer problems may be avoided if homeowners take the following precautions.

• Know where your sewer line is located
• Do not plant trees or any deep rooted vegetation within 15 feet of sewer line
• Install a sewer clean out if you do not have one in the front of your residence
• Put grease and food scraps into the trash for disposal
• Use baskets or strainers in the sink drain to catch food scraps then dispose of it in the trash
• Be cautious of chemicals and additives that claim to dissolve grease. Some additives simply pass grease down pipes where it can clog sewer lines in another area.

The City may provide assistance to the homeowner after verifying that a city-authorized and owned tree damaged a sewer line between the mainline sewer in the street and the homeowners lateral pipe. Homeowners may call the Public Works Maintenance Division at (626) 939-8458 for more information.

West Covina Municipal Code Chapter 24 - Vegetation Article II - Trees In Public Place