The Town of Markham's Driveway Windrow Removal Assistance Program is designed to help physically challenged and elderly residents maintain road access from their driveways during the winter season.

Crews will be dispatched to clear the centre portion of snow windrows (one car width only) on primary roads following a 5 cm (2”) snow fall and on local roads following an 8 cm (3”) snowfall. Windrows will be cleared within 8 hours following the plowing of the road. However, the Town reserves the right to decide when snow windrow service will take place. Also note that the windrow left from the sidewalk plow is not included in this service.

Am I eligible for this service?

In order to qualify for this program, all individual(s) residing in the household must be 60 years or older (proof of age is required) or if any member of the household is under 60 years of age a current and valid doctor’s certificate confirming they are physically unable to clear snow must be provided.

PLEASE NOTE:  Residential homes with rear lanes do not qualify for this service, as different procedures are in place for snow removal. Snow is pushed straight ahead out of the rear lane and hauled away leaving only a minimal amount of residual snow, which makes this service unnecessary for these areas.

How do I apply?

If you are eligible to receive this service, please submit an application form and provide required documentation. The application form is available:

1. Online: download the Driveway Windrow Removal Assistance Application Form
2. In Person: Visit the Contact Centre counter at the Markham Civic Centre (Unionville entrance)
3. Phone: Call us at 905-475-4866 from Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and a form will be mailed out to you.

Mail or drop off your completed application form to:

The Town of Markham
101 Town Centre Blvd.
Markham, Ontario
L3R 9W3
Attn: Contact Centre – Snow

PLEASE NOTE:  You must re-apply every year to keep receiving the service.

What are my responsibilities?

• To remove any obstructions at the end of your driveway
• Keep your house number visible and illuminated at all times.
• Notify the Town if you move from the address on file or if at any time a person(s) moves into the home on a permanent and/or temporary basis.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or require any additional information with respect to this service, please contact the Town of Markham at 905 475-4866, Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Related Documents:

• Driveway Windrow Removal Assistance Application ( 115k/1p)
  Please Note: Application is printable on 8 1/2" x 14" Legal-sized paper.