Burlington. Roads, Parks and Forestry

Site: Mailing Address

Service: Windrow Clearing Program

Record #: BTN4869
Last Full Update: 02 Oct 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-335-7777
Toll Free Phone 1-877-213-3609
Fax 905-335-7675
E-Mail city@burlington.ca
Website www.burlington.ca/en/roads-parking-and-traffic/windrow-clearing-for-persons-with-disabilities.aspx
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Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
Burlington City Hall
426 Brant St
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
 
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Intersection James St and Brant St

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Offers windrow clearing services for 1,000 driveways

  • windrow is snow that is left at the bottom of driveways by road plows 
  • priority given to residents who are unable to clear their windrow(s) with no other able-bodied person living at the address

Windrow clearing contractors are dispatched after the completion of all residential roadway plowing

  • residents enrolled in the program receive windrow services for any snowfall that exceeds 7.5 cm
  • residents can expect windrows to be cleared within 36 hours after the snow stops and within 12 hours of the completion of all roadway plowing
  • does not clear windrows left by sidewalk plows
Hours

2024 Registration:

  • for individuals unable to clear their driveways and without an able-bodied occupant in their household: Oct 2 - Oct 15
  • opens to everyone without any restrictions or requirements: Oct 16 - Nov 9 (or while spots are available)

Service:

  • plowing services will run from Dec 1 until Mar 31
Areas Served Burlington
Eligibility Burlington residents  
* priority given to residents who are unable to clear their windrow(s) with no other able-bodied person living at the address
Application

Annual application required 

  • see website to apply online
  • In-person registration is available at the following locations:
    • Service Burlington, located at 426 Brant St, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm excluding holidays
    • Burlington Seniors Centre, located at 2285 New St, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm excluding holidays
    • Tansley Woods Community Centre, 1996 Itabashi Way, Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5:30 pm and Sat 9 am-4 pm
Languages English
Fees Program - $125 + HST

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