Request a service or report a problem. After submitting a self-service request, you will receive a 311 reference number (or an explanation if no reference number is to be issued). Track the status of your service request from the 311 homepage, or call 311 anytime for additional information and assistance.
Waste collection
Service requests for waste collection.
Household hazardous waste
Request pick-up of eligible corrosive, flammable, and poisonous household items from your residence by the City .
Bulky items - not picked up
Report that furniture, metal items/appliances, or other large items placed out next to your Garbage Bin were not picked up on your curbside collection day.
Garbage - not picked up
Report that your garbage was placed out but not picked up on your curbside collection day. If your whole street was missed, please call 311.
Recycling - not picked up
Report that your recycling was placed out but not picked up on your curbside collection day. If your whole street was missed, please call 311.
Green Bin - not picked up
Report that your Green Bin was placed out but not picked up on your curbside collection day. If your whole street was missed, please call 311.
Yard waste - not picked up
Report that your yard waste was placed out but not picked up on your curbside collection day. If your whole street was missed, please call 311.
Note: You can view or download a residential curbside collection calendar.
Bins
Service requests for garbage and recycling bins.
New bins - resale home or new development
Order City-issued bins if you do not have any at your new residence. Your name must appear on the City utility bill.
Green Bin - new occupant
Order a City-issued Green Bin if your property currently has no Green Bin and receives collection services.
Garbage Bin - additional
Order an additional City-issued Garbage Bin. Your name must appear on the City utility bill.
Garbage Bin - exchange size
Exchange your City-issued Garbage Bin for one of a different size. Your name must appear on the City utility bill.
Recycling Bin - additional
Order an additional City-issued Recycling Bin. Your name must appear on the City utility bill.
Recycling Bin - exchange size
Exchange your City-issued Recycling Bin for one of a different size. Your name must appear on the City utility bill.
Garbage/Recycling Bin - damaged
Report damage to your City-issued Garbage or Recycling Bin and have it repaired by the City.
Green Bin - damaged
Report damage to your City-issued Green Bin and have it replaced by the City.
Graffiti & litter
Service requests for graffiti and litter
Graffiti on private property
Report graffiti on private property for the City to investigate as part of bylaw enforcement.
Graffiti on a street litter bin maintained by the City
Report graffiti on a street litter bin maintained by the City. For litter bins maintained by Astral Media (i.e. bins with foot pedal) or any bin in a City park, please call 311.
Roads
Service requests for roads.
Pothole
Report minor pothole damage. If this represents a significant safety risk, please call 311.
Road damage
Report minor road damage. If this represents a significant safety risk, please call 311.
Sidewalk damage
Report minor sidewalk damage. If this represents a significant safety risk, please call 311.
Traffic or street name sign - missing or damaged
Report a missing or damaged City street sign. If this is about a 'Stop' sign or represents a significant safety risk, please call 311.
Pavement markings - missing or faded
Report missing or faded road markings such as lane lines, stop lines, and crosswalks. If this represents a significant safety risk, please call 311.
Pedestrian signal - timing issues
Report a pedestrian signal timing issue. If this is a another type of traffic signal issue or represents a significant safety risk, please call 311.
Road - surface cleaning
Request clean-up of spilled construction material, dirt, or mud on a City road (not litter). If this represents a significant safety risk, please call 311.
Catch basin - surface cleaning
Request clean-up of a catch basin (surface covered with leaves or other material) on a City road or boulevard. If this represents a significant safety risk, please call 311.
Water
Service requests for water.
Water service - turn off
Request for City staff to turn your water service off at the outdoor water service valve. A water service turn off is most commonly requested during home construction or renovation.
Water service - turn on
Request for City staff to turn your water service on at the outdoor water service valve. A water service turn on request is made only when a request for a water service turn off was made previously.
Water service valve - damaged
Report that the water service valve outside a property is damaged.
Leaking water line - on private property
Report a leaking water line on private property. To report a leaking water line on public property, please call 311.
Trees
Service requests for trees.
Winter issues
Service requests for winter issues.
Sidewalk – slippery or needs snow ploughing
Request snow ploughing or sanding/salting on a City sidewalk. Please wait until at least 72 hours after a snowfall/storm.
Bus stop – slippery or needs snow ploughing
Request snow ploughing or sanding/salting at a TTC bus/streetcar stop. Please wait until at least 72 hours after a snowfall/storm.
Walkway – slippery or needs snow ploughing
Request snow ploughing or sanding/salting on a City walkway. Please wait until at least 72 hours after a snowfall/storm.
Bridge sidewalk - slippery
Request sanding/salting on the pedestrian portion of a City bridge. Please wait until at least 72 hours after a snowfall/storm.
Driveway – blocked by ploughed snow
Report a residential driveway outside of the City core that has been blocked by a ploughed snowbank ("windrow").
Snow piled too high
Request clearing of a snow pile that is blocking traffic flow/sightlines, on a boulevard, or in a school bus loading zone.
Snow plough damage
Report damage to a road, boulevard, or sidewalk that was caused by a City or City-contracted snow plough.
Property standards investigation - snow/ice
Report that a private property is not meeting property standards (City bylaw) for snow/ice clearing.
Property issues (bylaw enforcement)
Service requests for bylaw inforcement of property issues.
Property misuse - business operating from a residence
Report a business operating illegally from a residence for the City to investigate as part of bylaw enforcement.
Property misuse - frequent garage sales
Report frequent garages sales at a residence for the City to investigate as part of bylaw enforcement.
Construction noise in a residential area
Report construction noise in a residential area outside of permitted hours.
Waste or dumping on private property
Report outdoor waste or dumping on private property for the City to investigate as part of bylaw enforcement.
Long grass or weeds on private property
Report long grass or weeds on private property for the City to investigate as part of bylaw enforcement.
Fence problem on private property
Report a fence problem (height/materials) on private property for the City to investigate as part of bylaw enforcement.
Poster or temporary sign problem
Report a poster or temporary sign problem for the City to investigate as part of bylaw enforcement.
Graffiti on private property
Report graffiti on private property for the City to investigate as part of bylaw enforcement.
Property standards investigation - garbage storage
Report that a private property is not meeting property standards (City bylaw) for storage or containment of garbage.
Property standards investigation - insects/pests
Report that a private property is not meeting property standards (City bylaw) due to infestation by insects/pests.
Property standards investigation - lack of maintenance
Report that a private property is not meeting property standards (City bylaw) due to dwelling disrepair or lack of maintenance.
Property standards investigation - snow/ice
Report that a private property is not meeting property standards (City bylaw) for snow/ice clearing.
Complaints & comments
Service requests for leaving complaints or comments.
Complaint/comment: Roads - operations or staff
Make a complaint, compliment or comment about the City's roads operations or staff (Transportation Services).
Complaint/comment: Water - operations or staff
Make a complaint, compliment or comment about the City's water operations or staff (Toronto Water). If you have concerns about odour from a treatment plant, please call 311.
Complaint: Accessibility of a City program or service
Make an accessibility complaint about a City of Toronto program or service. Accessibility issues are covered under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Note: For complaints about other City services/divisions, see our Customer Service Complaint Protocols.
Making a claim against the City
If you believe that the City has been negligent in its maintenance of City facilities, roads, trees and sewers, which has caused bodily injury or damage to your property, you can file a claim against the City of Toronto.
Can't find your request on this page?
For any service request not available online, please call 311 (from within Toronto) or 416-392-CITY (2489). Our contact centre is open 24/7.
Need information?
For up-to-date answers about City services and programs, search the 311 Knowledge Base.
Feedback?
If you have comments specifically about our self-service options, please use our Self-Service feedback form. The feedback form is also available upon completion of a self-service request.