You can help keep Markham beautiful! Each year, thousands of residents clean up litter on our streets, walkways, school yards, and parks. Join us! Get a group of friends, neighbours, students, or co-workers together and register a community cleanup!
If you register with the City, you'll get free cleanup supplies.
Call 905.477.5530 or send an e-mail with your name, address, and phone number to: customerservice@markham.ca.
We'll give you:
GLADĀ® clear garbage bags
GLADĀ® blue tinted bags for recyclables and latex-free gloves
We would like to thank GLAD Canada! They have sponsored Markham's cleanup events for many years.
Use small grocery bags. Then, empty the material into a larger bag.
Keep recyclables separate from other waste. You can use the blue tinted bag we provide. Most litter is recyclable! You can recycle coffee cups, aluminum cans, and paper products.
Place garbage in the clear bags we give you. We won't collect tinted or dark bags.
Drop off recyclable materials like tires and scrap metal at any Markham's Recycling Depot.
Safety:
Wear appropriate and protective clothes.
If you're near a road, always watch for vehicles.
Leave leaves, twigs, and plants on the ground.
Don't step on spring plants that may just be starting to grow. These include shrubs, bulbs, and flowers.
Don't pick up dangerous items like needles. You can call 905.477.5530 to report these items. You can also use the "Report a Problem" function on the Access Markham mobile app.