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Pickering City Services & Municipal Contacts

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

City of Pickering

905-683-7575pickering.ca

Water & Waste · Durham Region

1-800-372-1102durham.ca

Emergency

911Police · Fire · Ambulance (life-threatening)

Set Up Your Utilities — Hydro & Gas

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

UtilityProvider & contact
⚡ Electricity (Hydro) Elexicon Energy
1-888-420-0070 · elexiconenergy.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 Pickering (PDF, courtesy of TRREB).

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

Residential City Services

Common household municipal issues in Pickering and who to contact.

Service / IssueWho 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 905-683-7575Pickering
Street parking & permits 905-683-7575Pickering
Parking enforcement 905-683-7575Pickering
Street not plowed 905-683-7575Pickering
Street not salted 905-683-7575Pickering
Litter & debris removal 905-683-7575Pickering
Animal services 905-683-7575Pickering
Property standards 905-683-7575Pickering

Commercial City Services

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

Service / IssueWho to contact
Street lights out 905-683-7575Pickering
Traffic signals not working 905-683-7575Pickering
Missing or damaged traffic signs 905-683-7575Pickering
A-frame / portable sign complaints 905-683-7575Pickering
Sidewalk issues 905-683-7575Pickering
Litter on streets / overflowing bins 905-683-7575Pickering
Graffiti removal 905-683-7575Pickering
Broken parking meters 905-683-7575Pickering
Road closures 905-683-7575Pickering
Water main breaks 1-800-372-1102Durham Region
Business licensing 905-683-7575Pickering
Commercial property standards 905-683-7575Pickering

Pickering City Services — FAQs

Quick answers about municipal contacts in Pickering.

Who is the electricity (hydro) provider in Pickering?

Electricity in Pickering is distributed by Elexicon Energy. To start, stop, or transfer service when moving, call 1-888-420-0070 or visit elexiconenergy.com.

Who is the natural gas provider in Pickering?

Natural gas in Pickering 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 Pickering?

For most Pickering municipal services, call 905-683-7575 or visit https://www.pickering.ca/. Water, wastewater and garbage are handled by Durham Region at 1-800-372-1102.

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

Water and wastewater in Pickering are managed by Durham Region. Call 1-800-372-1102 or visit their website.

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

Report streetlight and traffic signal issues to the City of Pickering at 905-683-7575, which will triage the request (some signals on regional roads are handled by Durham Region).

Who handles garbage collection in Pickering?

Garbage, recycling and yard-waste collection in Pickering are handled by Durham Region. Call 1-800-372-1102 for collection calendars and missed-pickup reports.

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

Noise complaints and parking enforcement are handled by the City of Pickering. Call 905-683-7575 (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 Pickering or Durham 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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