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Richmond Hill City Services & Municipal Contacts

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

City of Richmond Hill

905-771-8800richmondhill.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 Richmond Hill? 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 Richmond Hill (PDF, courtesy of TRREB).

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

Residential City Services

Common household municipal issues in Richmond Hill 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 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Recycling collection 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Yard waste collection 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Collection calendar 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Hazardous waste drop-off 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Bulky / special pick-up 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Noise complaints 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Street parking & permits 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Parking enforcement 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Street not plowed 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Street not salted 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Litter & debris removal 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Animal services 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Property standards 905-771-8800Richmond Hill

Commercial City Services

Municipal issues affecting businesses, streets and public spaces in Richmond Hill.

Service / IssueWho to contact
Street lights out 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Traffic signals not working 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Missing or damaged traffic signs 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
A-frame / portable sign complaints 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Sidewalk issues 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Litter on streets / overflowing bins 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Graffiti removal 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Broken parking meters 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Road closures 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Water main breaks 1-877-464-9675York Region
Business licensing 905-771-8800Richmond Hill
Commercial property standards 905-771-8800Richmond Hill

Richmond Hill City Services — FAQs

Quick answers about municipal contacts in Richmond Hill.

Who is the electricity (hydro) provider in Richmond Hill?

Electricity in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill?

Natural gas in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill?

For most Richmond Hill municipal services, call 905-771-8800 or visit https://www.richmondhill.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 Richmond Hill?

Water and wastewater in Richmond Hill 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 Richmond Hill?

Report streetlight and traffic signal issues to the City of Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800, which will triage the request (some signals on regional roads are handled by York Region).

Who handles garbage collection in Richmond Hill?

Garbage and recycling collection in Richmond Hill is handled by the city. Call 905-771-8800.

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

Noise complaints and parking enforcement are handled by the City of Richmond Hill. Call 905-771-8800 (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 Richmond Hill 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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