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Markham City Services & Municipal Contacts

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

City of Markham

311 / 905-477-5530markham.ca

Water & Waste · York Region

1-877-464-9675york.ca

Emergency

911Police · Fire · Ambulance (life-threatening)

Set Up Your Utilities — Hydro & Gas

Moving to or within Markham? 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 Markham (PDF, courtesy of TRREB).

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

Residential City Services

Common household municipal issues in Markham and who to contact.

Service / IssueWho to contact
Low water pressure 1-877-464-9675York Region
No water 1-877-464-9675York Region
Water quality / funny taste or smell 1-877-464-9675York Region
Drain or sewer backup 1-877-464-9675York Region
Garbage collection 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Recycling collection 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Yard waste collection 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Collection calendar 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Hazardous waste drop-off 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Bulky / special pick-up 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Noise complaints 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Street parking & permits 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Parking enforcement 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Street not plowed 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Street not salted 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Litter & debris removal 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Animal services 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Property standards 311 / 905-477-5530Markham

Commercial City Services

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

Service / IssueWho to contact
Street lights out 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Traffic signals not working 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Missing or damaged traffic signs 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
A-frame / portable sign complaints 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Sidewalk issues 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Litter on streets / overflowing bins 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Graffiti removal 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Broken parking meters 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Road closures 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Water main breaks 1-877-464-9675York Region
Business licensing 311 / 905-477-5530Markham
Commercial property standards 311 / 905-477-5530Markham

Markham City Services — FAQs

Quick answers about municipal contacts in Markham.

Who is the electricity (hydro) provider in Markham?

Electricity in Markham 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 Markham?

Natural gas in Markham 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 Markham?

For most Markham municipal services, call 311 / 905-477-5530 or visit https://www.markham.ca/. Water, wastewater and garbage are handled by York Region at 1-877-464-9675.

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

Water and wastewater in Markham are managed by York Region. Call 1-877-464-9675 or visit their website.

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

Report streetlight and traffic signal issues to the City of Markham at 311 / 905-477-5530, which will triage the request (some signals on regional roads are handled by York Region).

Who handles garbage collection in Markham?

Garbage and recycling collection in Markham is handled by the city. Call 311 / 905-477-5530.

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

Noise complaints and parking enforcement are handled by the City of Markham. Call 311 / 905-477-5530 (for active emergencies always call 911).

Related Resources

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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 Markham or York 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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