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Not monitored 24/7, call 905.477.5530 to report urgent issues.
Social media guidelines: http://markham.ca/social
Unionville Recycling Depot will temporarily be closed until further notice due to Main Street construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
December 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Unionville Recycling Depot will temporarily be closed until further notice due to Main Street construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
Seneca Polytechnic partners with City of Markham to improve diversity in fire protection.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/sFoF50XCPnj
#MarkhamIsMore
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Learn more: https://ow.ly/sFoF50XCPnj
#MarkhamIsMore
#MarkhamNews
December 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Seneca Polytechnic partners with City of Markham to improve diversity in fire protection.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/sFoF50XCPnj
#MarkhamIsMore
#MarkhamNews
Learn more: https://ow.ly/sFoF50XCPnj
#MarkhamIsMore
#MarkhamNews
Unionville Recycling Depot will temporarily be closed until further notice due to Main Street construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Unionville Recycling Depot will temporarily be closed until further notice due to Main Street construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
Road closure notice
Main St Markham will be closed, from Hwy 7 to Edward Jeffreys Ave, on Saturday November 29 from 8 AM to 2 PM, for our annual Santa Claus Parade.
Detours will be in place.
We're excited to kick off the holiday celebrations with you!
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade.
Main St Markham will be closed, from Hwy 7 to Edward Jeffreys Ave, on Saturday November 29 from 8 AM to 2 PM, for our annual Santa Claus Parade.
Detours will be in place.
We're excited to kick off the holiday celebrations with you!
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade.
November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Road closure notice
Main St Markham will be closed, from Hwy 7 to Edward Jeffreys Ave, on Saturday November 29 from 8 AM to 2 PM, for our annual Santa Claus Parade.
Detours will be in place.
We're excited to kick off the holiday celebrations with you!
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade.
Main St Markham will be closed, from Hwy 7 to Edward Jeffreys Ave, on Saturday November 29 from 8 AM to 2 PM, for our annual Santa Claus Parade.
Detours will be in place.
We're excited to kick off the holiday celebrations with you!
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade.
Don’t miss the truck!
Have material at the curb by 7 AM on your regular collection day.
Collection times can vary depending on truck route, weather conditions, construction delays and other factors.
For more tips, visit markham.ca/Recycling
Have material at the curb by 7 AM on your regular collection day.
Collection times can vary depending on truck route, weather conditions, construction delays and other factors.
For more tips, visit markham.ca/Recycling
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Don’t miss the truck!
Have material at the curb by 7 AM on your regular collection day.
Collection times can vary depending on truck route, weather conditions, construction delays and other factors.
For more tips, visit markham.ca/Recycling
Have material at the curb by 7 AM on your regular collection day.
Collection times can vary depending on truck route, weather conditions, construction delays and other factors.
For more tips, visit markham.ca/Recycling
Planning a night-time walk or bike ride? Remember, reflective clothing, bike lights or a flashlight make a huge difference.
See and be seen.
Learn more safety tips at markham.ca/WalkingAndCycling
See and be seen.
Learn more safety tips at markham.ca/WalkingAndCycling
November 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Planning a night-time walk or bike ride? Remember, reflective clothing, bike lights or a flashlight make a huge difference.
See and be seen.
Learn more safety tips at markham.ca/WalkingAndCycling
See and be seen.
Learn more safety tips at markham.ca/WalkingAndCycling
Santa’s coming to Markham on Saturday, November 29 from 11 AM to 1 PM!
Join us for the 51st Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade, presented by Tim Hortons, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Markham.
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade
Join us for the 51st Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade, presented by Tim Hortons, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Markham.
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Santa’s coming to Markham on Saturday, November 29 from 11 AM to 1 PM!
Join us for the 51st Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade, presented by Tim Hortons, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Markham.
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade
Join us for the 51st Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade, presented by Tim Hortons, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Markham.
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade
Leaf & Yard Material is collected weekly.
- Branches and brush must be bundled and tied with string
- Less than 1.2 meter in length and under 18 kilograms.
For more tips, visit markham.ca/YardMaterial
- Branches and brush must be bundled and tied with string
- Less than 1.2 meter in length and under 18 kilograms.
For more tips, visit markham.ca/YardMaterial
November 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Leaf & Yard Material is collected weekly.
- Branches and brush must be bundled and tied with string
- Less than 1.2 meter in length and under 18 kilograms.
For more tips, visit markham.ca/YardMaterial
- Branches and brush must be bundled and tied with string
- Less than 1.2 meter in length and under 18 kilograms.
For more tips, visit markham.ca/YardMaterial
Leave some leaves for nature! By leaving a few leaves in your garden beds you help provide a winter shelter for pollinators and small wildlife.
By leaving a small amount of leaves on the lawn before mowing, you help to leave behind a natural fertilizer!
By leaving a small amount of leaves on the lawn before mowing, you help to leave behind a natural fertilizer!
November 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Leave some leaves for nature! By leaving a few leaves in your garden beds you help provide a winter shelter for pollinators and small wildlife.
By leaving a small amount of leaves on the lawn before mowing, you help to leave behind a natural fertilizer!
By leaving a small amount of leaves on the lawn before mowing, you help to leave behind a natural fertilizer!
Weekly leaf & yard collection continues until December 12.
Set out by 7 AM on your regular collection day. Sod, soil, and grass clippings are not accepted.
For more guidelines, visit markham.ca/YardMaterial
Set out by 7 AM on your regular collection day. Sod, soil, and grass clippings are not accepted.
For more guidelines, visit markham.ca/YardMaterial
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Weekly leaf & yard collection continues until December 12.
Set out by 7 AM on your regular collection day. Sod, soil, and grass clippings are not accepted.
For more guidelines, visit markham.ca/YardMaterial
Set out by 7 AM on your regular collection day. Sod, soil, and grass clippings are not accepted.
For more guidelines, visit markham.ca/YardMaterial
Unionville Recycling Depot will temporarily be closed until further notice due to Main Street construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
November 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Unionville Recycling Depot will temporarily be closed until further notice due to Main Street construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
Attention pet owners:
Pet licence renewal notices are on their way to your email inbox!
If you have not received yours by December, please contact Customer Service at 905.477.5530 or email CustomerService@markham.ca to avoid late fees.
Pet licence renewal notices are on their way to your email inbox!
If you have not received yours by December, please contact Customer Service at 905.477.5530 or email CustomerService@markham.ca to avoid late fees.
November 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Attention pet owners:
Pet licence renewal notices are on their way to your email inbox!
If you have not received yours by December, please contact Customer Service at 905.477.5530 or email CustomerService@markham.ca to avoid late fees.
Pet licence renewal notices are on their way to your email inbox!
If you have not received yours by December, please contact Customer Service at 905.477.5530 or email CustomerService@markham.ca to avoid late fees.
November 12, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Santa’s coming to Markham on Saturday, November 29 from 11 AM to 1 PM!
Join us for the 51st Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade, presented by Tim Hortons, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Markham.
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade
Join us for the 51st Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade, presented by Tim Hortons, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Markham.
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade
November 12, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Santa’s coming to Markham on Saturday, November 29 from 11 AM to 1 PM!
Join us for the 51st Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade, presented by Tim Hortons, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Markham.
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade
Join us for the 51st Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade, presented by Tim Hortons, in partnership with the Rotary Clubs of Markham.
Learn more: markham.ca/SantaClausParade
Unlike leaf blowers, raking helps remove dead grass and improve airflow, helping to revitalize your lawn!
Leaf blowers may be quicker, but they can scatter debris and disturb pollinators’ habitats.
Be a good neighbour and don’t throw leaves onto neighbouring houses or the road.
Leaf blowers may be quicker, but they can scatter debris and disturb pollinators’ habitats.
Be a good neighbour and don’t throw leaves onto neighbouring houses or the road.
November 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Unlike leaf blowers, raking helps remove dead grass and improve airflow, helping to revitalize your lawn!
Leaf blowers may be quicker, but they can scatter debris and disturb pollinators’ habitats.
Be a good neighbour and don’t throw leaves onto neighbouring houses or the road.
Leaf blowers may be quicker, but they can scatter debris and disturb pollinators’ habitats.
Be a good neighbour and don’t throw leaves onto neighbouring houses or the road.
Getting rid of an old toilet? It is collected the same day as Clear Bag Garbage.
- Placed neatly at the curb by 7 AM; no earlier than the night before
- 2-piece toilets must have the tank separated from the bowl for the health and safety of our collectors.
Lear more: markham.ca/BulkyItems
- Placed neatly at the curb by 7 AM; no earlier than the night before
- 2-piece toilets must have the tank separated from the bowl for the health and safety of our collectors.
Lear more: markham.ca/BulkyItems
November 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Getting rid of an old toilet? It is collected the same day as Clear Bag Garbage.
- Placed neatly at the curb by 7 AM; no earlier than the night before
- 2-piece toilets must have the tank separated from the bowl for the health and safety of our collectors.
Lear more: markham.ca/BulkyItems
- Placed neatly at the curb by 7 AM; no earlier than the night before
- 2-piece toilets must have the tank separated from the bowl for the health and safety of our collectors.
Lear more: markham.ca/BulkyItems
Always use caution and drive with care in winter weather!
Snow, ice, and cold temperatures are a recipe for slippery road conditions. Drive slowly and leave extra space between vehicles.
View more winter safety tips: markham.ca/Winter
Snow, ice, and cold temperatures are a recipe for slippery road conditions. Drive slowly and leave extra space between vehicles.
View more winter safety tips: markham.ca/Winter
November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Always use caution and drive with care in winter weather!
Snow, ice, and cold temperatures are a recipe for slippery road conditions. Drive slowly and leave extra space between vehicles.
View more winter safety tips: markham.ca/Winter
Snow, ice, and cold temperatures are a recipe for slippery road conditions. Drive slowly and leave extra space between vehicles.
View more winter safety tips: markham.ca/Winter
Remember not to park on the street during a winter event! Our plows can’t easily move around parked cars.
Thank you to our plow operators for keeping our streets clear and safe!
Learn more: markham.ca/winter
Thank you to our plow operators for keeping our streets clear and safe!
Learn more: markham.ca/winter
November 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Remember not to park on the street during a winter event! Our plows can’t easily move around parked cars.
Thank you to our plow operators for keeping our streets clear and safe!
Learn more: markham.ca/winter
Thank you to our plow operators for keeping our streets clear and safe!
Learn more: markham.ca/winter
Winter is here a little early!
With snow in the forecast for Sunday, remember not to park on the street during a winter event.
Our plows can’t easily move around parked cars.
Learn more: markham.ca/winter
With snow in the forecast for Sunday, remember not to park on the street during a winter event.
Our plows can’t easily move around parked cars.
Learn more: markham.ca/winter
November 8, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Winter is here a little early!
With snow in the forecast for Sunday, remember not to park on the street during a winter event.
Our plows can’t easily move around parked cars.
Learn more: markham.ca/winter
With snow in the forecast for Sunday, remember not to park on the street during a winter event.
Our plows can’t easily move around parked cars.
Learn more: markham.ca/winter
Planning a night-time walk or bike ride? Remember, reflective clothing, bike lights or a flashlight make a huge difference.
See and be seen.
Learn more safety tips at markham.ca/WalkingAndCycling
See and be seen.
Learn more safety tips at markham.ca/WalkingAndCycling
November 7, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Planning a night-time walk or bike ride? Remember, reflective clothing, bike lights or a flashlight make a huge difference.
See and be seen.
Learn more safety tips at markham.ca/WalkingAndCycling
See and be seen.
Learn more safety tips at markham.ca/WalkingAndCycling
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Markham. Snow is expected Sunday morning into Sunday evening with an approximate accumulation of 2 to 10 cm. Take extra care as difficult driving conditions are expected.
Keep track of changing weather by visiting weather.gc.ca
Keep track of changing weather by visiting weather.gc.ca
November 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for Markham. Snow is expected Sunday morning into Sunday evening with an approximate accumulation of 2 to 10 cm. Take extra care as difficult driving conditions are expected.
Keep track of changing weather by visiting weather.gc.ca
Keep track of changing weather by visiting weather.gc.ca
Unionville Recycling Depot will temporarily be closed until further notice due to Main Street construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
November 6, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Unionville Recycling Depot will temporarily be closed until further notice due to Main Street construction. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
For your convenience, Milliken Mills Depot location will temporarily extend its hours during this time.
Learn more: markham.ca/RecyclingDepot
Be sure to keep all drains and catch basins clear of leaves this autumn! By keeping these clear you can help prevent flooding and keep roads and sidewalks safe.
Let’s all do our part to keep our community clean and considerate.
Let’s all do our part to keep our community clean and considerate.
November 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Be sure to keep all drains and catch basins clear of leaves this autumn! By keeping these clear you can help prevent flooding and keep roads and sidewalks safe.
Let’s all do our part to keep our community clean and considerate.
Let’s all do our part to keep our community clean and considerate.
Halloween pumpkins go next to your Green Bin or with your Yard Material.
Remove any candles and decorations.
Set out by 7 AM on your regular collection day.
Learn more: markham.ca/WhatGoesWhere
Remove any candles and decorations.
Set out by 7 AM on your regular collection day.
Learn more: markham.ca/WhatGoesWhere
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Halloween pumpkins go next to your Green Bin or with your Yard Material.
Remove any candles and decorations.
Set out by 7 AM on your regular collection day.
Learn more: markham.ca/WhatGoesWhere
Remove any candles and decorations.
Set out by 7 AM on your regular collection day.
Learn more: markham.ca/WhatGoesWhere
Join us on Tuesday, November 11 for the annual City of Markham Remembrance Day ceremony at the FLATO Markham Theatre. Doors will open at 10:30 AM.
A livestream will also be available to watch online at vimeo.com/event/5484678
A livestream will also be available to watch online at vimeo.com/event/5484678
November 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Join us on Tuesday, November 11 for the annual City of Markham Remembrance Day ceremony at the FLATO Markham Theatre. Doors will open at 10:30 AM.
A livestream will also be available to watch online at vimeo.com/event/5484678
A livestream will also be available to watch online at vimeo.com/event/5484678