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Toronto City Services & Municipal Contacts

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

City of Toronto

311 / 416-392-2489toronto.ca

Emergency

911Police · Fire · Ambulance (life-threatening)

Set Up Your Utilities — Hydro & Gas

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

UtilityProvider & contact
⚡ Electricity (Hydro) Toronto Hydro
416-542-8000 · torontohydro.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 Toronto (PDF, courtesy of TRREB).

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

Residential City Services

Common household municipal issues in Toronto and who to contact.

Service / IssueWho to contact
Low water pressure 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
No water 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Water quality / funny taste or smell 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Drain or sewer backup 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Garbage collection 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Recycling collection 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Yard waste collection 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Collection calendar 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Hazardous waste drop-off 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Bulky / special pick-up 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Noise complaints 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Street parking & permits 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Parking enforcement 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Street not plowed 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Street not salted 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Litter & debris removal 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Animal services 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Property standards 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto

Commercial City Services

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

Service / IssueWho to contact
Street lights out 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Traffic signals not working 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Missing or damaged traffic signs 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
A-frame / portable sign complaints 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Sidewalk issues 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Litter on streets / overflowing bins 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Graffiti removal 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Broken parking meters 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Road closures 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Water main breaks 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Business licensing 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto
Commercial property standards 311 / 416-392-2489City of Toronto

Toronto City Services — FAQs

Quick answers about municipal contacts in Toronto.

Who is the electricity (hydro) provider in Toronto?

Electricity in Toronto is distributed by Toronto Hydro. To start, stop, or transfer service when moving, call 416-542-8000 or visit torontohydro.com.

Who is the natural gas provider in Toronto?

Natural gas in Toronto 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 Toronto?

For most Toronto municipal services, call 311 / 416-392-2489 or visit https://www.toronto.ca/.

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

In Toronto, water issues are handled by the City — call 311.

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

Report streetlight and traffic signal issues to the City of Toronto at 311, which will triage the request (some signals on regional roads are handled by City of Toronto).

Who handles garbage collection in Toronto?

Garbage and recycling collection in Toronto is handled by the city. Call 311 / 416-392-2489.

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

Noise complaints and parking enforcement are handled by the City of Toronto. Call 311 / 416-392-2489 (for active emergencies always call 911).

Related Resources

Helpful real estate tools and guides for Toronto buyers, sellers and homeowners.

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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 Toronto 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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