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Burlington City Services & Municipal Contacts

Phone numbers and contacts for residential and commercial city services in Burlington, Ontario — water, garbage, snow removal, noise, parking, streetlights, traffic signals and more.

City of Burlington

311 / 905-335-7777burlington.ca

Water & Waste · Halton Region

311 / 905-825-6000halton.ca

Emergency

911Police · Fire · Ambulance (life-threatening)

Set Up Your Utilities — Hydro & Gas

Moving to or within Burlington? Set up (or transfer) your electricity and natural gas before closing or move-in day.

UtilityProvider & contact
⚡ Electricity (Hydro) Alectra Utilities
1-833-253-2872 · alectrautilities.com Moving? Start / stop / transfer service →
🔥 Natural Gas Enbridge Gas
1-877-362-7434 · enbridgegas.com Moving? Update your gas account →

Downloadable Resources

Quick-reference city service guides for Burlington (PDF, courtesy of TRREB).

⬇ Residential services (PDF) ⬇ Commercial services (PDF)

Residential City Services

Common household municipal issues in Burlington and who to contact.

Service / IssueWho to contact
Low water pressure 311 / 905-825-6000Halton Region
No water 311 / 905-825-6000Halton Region
Water quality / funny taste or smell 311 / 905-825-6000Halton Region
Drain or sewer backup 311 / 905-825-6000Halton Region
Garbage collection 311 / 905-825-6000Halton Region
Recycling collection 311 / 905-825-6000Halton Region
Yard waste collection 311 / 905-825-6000Halton Region
Collection calendar 311 / 905-825-6000Halton Region
Hazardous waste drop-off 311 / 905-825-6000Halton Region
Bulky / special pick-up 311 / 905-825-6000Halton Region
Noise complaints 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Street parking & permits 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Parking enforcement 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Street not plowed 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Street not salted 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Litter & debris removal 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Animal services 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Property standards 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington

Commercial City Services

Municipal issues affecting businesses, streets and public spaces in Burlington.

Service / IssueWho to contact
Street lights out 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Traffic signals not working 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Missing or damaged traffic signs 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
A-frame / portable sign complaints 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Sidewalk issues 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Litter on streets / overflowing bins 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Graffiti removal 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Broken parking meters 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Road closures 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Water main breaks 311 / 905-825-6000Halton Region
Business licensing 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington
Commercial property standards 311 / 905-335-7777Burlington

Burlington City Services — FAQs

Quick answers about municipal contacts in Burlington.

Who is the electricity (hydro) provider in Burlington?

Electricity in Burlington is distributed by Alectra Utilities. To start, stop, or transfer service when moving, call 1-833-253-2872 or visit alectrautilities.com.

Who is the natural gas provider in Burlington?

Natural gas in Burlington is supplied by Enbridge Gas. Set up or transfer your gas account at enbridgegas.com or call 1-877-362-7434.

Who do I call for city services in Burlington?

For most Burlington municipal services, call 311 / 905-335-7777 or visit https://www.burlington.ca/. Water, wastewater and garbage are handled by Halton Region at 311 / 905-825-6000.

Who do I call for low water pressure or a water main break in Burlington?

Water and wastewater in Burlington are managed by Halton Region. Call 311 / 905-825-6000 or visit their website.

How do I report a broken streetlight or traffic signal in Burlington?

Report streetlight and traffic signal issues to the City of Burlington at 311 / 905-335-7777, which will triage the request (some signals on regional roads are handled by Halton Region).

Who handles garbage collection in Burlington?

Garbage, recycling and yard-waste collection in Burlington are handled by Halton Region. Call 311 / 905-825-6000 for collection calendars and missed-pickup reports.

How do I report a noise complaint or parking issue in Burlington?

Noise complaints and parking enforcement are handled by the City of Burlington. Call 311 / 905-335-7777 (for active emergencies always call 911).

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This page is provided for informational purposes only. Municipal services, contact numbers, websites, and procedures may change without notice. Users should verify information directly with the City of Burlington or Halton Region before relying on it. For any life-threatening emergency, call 911. Quick-reference PDFs courtesy of the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB).
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