Phone numbers and contacts for residential and commercial city services in Markham, Ontario — water, garbage, snow removal, noise, parking, streetlights, traffic signals and more.
Moving to or within Markham? Set up (or transfer) your electricity and natural gas before closing or move-in day.
| Utility | Provider & 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 → |
Quick-reference city service guides for Markham (PDF, courtesy of TRREB).
⬇ Residential services (PDF) ⬇ Commercial services (PDF)Common household municipal issues in Markham and who to contact.
| Service / Issue | Who 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 |
Municipal issues affecting businesses, streets and public spaces in Markham.
| Service / Issue | Who 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 |
Quick answers about municipal contacts 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.
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.
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.
Water and wastewater in Markham are managed by York Region. Call 1-877-464-9675 or visit their website.
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).
Garbage and recycling collection in Markham is handled by the city. Call 311 / 905-477-5530.
Noise complaints and parking enforcement are handled by the City of Markham. Call 311 / 905-477-5530 (for active emergencies always call 911).
Helpful real estate tools and guides for Markham buyers, sellers and homeowners.
Contact Tej Thakor, Broker of Record at Royal LePage Terra Realty, for professional real estate guidance across the GTA and surrounding areas — in English, Hindi & Gujarati.
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