Enforcement & By-Law Services - Garbage, Debris, and Sharps on Private Property
Garbage and debris including animal waste, leaves and weeds are unsightly and can be a health and safety hazard. Help create a safe and attractive environment for everyone by clearing garbage and debris from your property.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Garbage bags
- Animal waste
- Graffiti on private property
- Parts of vehicles including tires
- Discarded furniture, appliances, machinery, barbeques
- Sharps, Needles and Syringes
- Automotive parts cannot be stored anywhere on the property
If a property is not kept clear of garbage and debris (including graffiti) the City may issue an Order to Comply ordering that it be removed. The City will re-inspect and if it is not removed, will arrange for a contractor to remove the debris, charging back the costs to the property owner Minimum Maintenance (Property Standards) By-law (104-96) and Refuse By-law (165-2011).Costs plus administrative fees will be added directly to the owner’s property taxes.
To report garbage and debris on private property click Submit Request
If the garbage or waste carts are left on the boulevard (ONLY), please create a file under Highway Obstruction for an Enforcement Officer to attend. Do not refer garbage or waste carts on the boulevard to the Region of Peel.
- Our Enforcement officers will be addressing these complaints and not the Region of Peel.
- Alternatively, contact the Region of Peel by visiting their Waste Management Site
