Phone numbers and contacts for residential and commercial city services in Oshawa, Ontario — water, garbage, snow removal, noise, parking, streetlights, traffic signals and more.
Moving to or within Oshawa? Set up (or transfer) your electricity and natural gas before closing or move-in day.
| Utility | Provider & contact |
|---|---|
| ⚡ Electricity (Hydro) |
Oshawa Power 905-723-4623 · opuc.on.ca 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 Oshawa (PDF, courtesy of TRREB).
⬇ Residential services (PDF) ⬇ Commercial services (PDF)Common household municipal issues in Oshawa and who to contact.
| Service / Issue | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Low water pressure | 1-800-372-1102Durham Region |
| No water | 1-800-372-1102Durham Region |
| Water quality / funny taste or smell | 1-800-372-1102Durham Region |
| Drain or sewer backup | 1-800-372-1102Durham Region |
| Garbage collection | 1-800-372-1102Durham Region |
| Recycling collection | 1-800-372-1102Durham Region |
| Yard waste collection | 1-800-372-1102Durham Region |
| Collection calendar | 1-800-372-1102Durham Region |
| Hazardous waste drop-off | 1-800-372-1102Durham Region |
| Bulky / special pick-up | 1-800-372-1102Durham Region |
| Noise complaints | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Street parking & permits | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Parking enforcement | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Street not plowed | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Street not salted | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Litter & debris removal | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Animal services | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Property standards | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
Municipal issues affecting businesses, streets and public spaces in Oshawa.
| Service / Issue | Who to contact |
|---|---|
| Street lights out | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Traffic signals not working | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Missing or damaged traffic signs | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| A-frame / portable sign complaints | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Sidewalk issues | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Litter on streets / overflowing bins | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Graffiti removal | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Broken parking meters | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Road closures | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Water main breaks | 1-800-372-1102Durham Region |
| Business licensing | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
| Commercial property standards | 311 / 905-436-3311Oshawa |
Quick answers about municipal contacts in Oshawa.
Electricity in Oshawa is distributed by Oshawa Power. To start, stop, or transfer service when moving, call 905-723-4623 or visit opuc.on.ca.
Natural gas in Oshawa is supplied by Enbridge Gas. Set up or transfer your gas account at enbridgegas.com or call 1-877-362-7434.
For most Oshawa municipal services, call 311 / 905-436-3311 or visit https://www.oshawa.ca/. Water, wastewater and garbage are handled by Durham Region at 1-800-372-1102.
Water and wastewater in Oshawa are managed by Durham Region. Call 1-800-372-1102 or visit their website.
Report streetlight and traffic signal issues to the City of Oshawa at 311 / 905-436-3311, which will triage the request (some signals on regional roads are handled by Durham Region).
Garbage, recycling and yard-waste collection in Oshawa are handled by Durham Region. Call 1-800-372-1102 for collection calendars and missed-pickup reports.
Noise complaints and parking enforcement are handled by the City of Oshawa. Call 311 / 905-436-3311 (for active emergencies always call 911).
Helpful real estate tools and guides for Oshawa buyers, sellers and homeowners.
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