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Street sweeping

Report debris or spills on your street

To report debris or a spill (gravel, manure, garbage, etc.),

We will respond within two business days.

To report a problem please tell us:

  • name of the street
  • nearest address
  • name of the nearest intersection
  • description of issue

Debris spills are addressed on a priority basis.

Thank you for helping keep our streets clean.

Environmental or chemical spill

To report a spill with an environmental concern, please contact the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at 1-800-268-6060.

Street sweeping in Guelph

Sweeping starts every spring between April and May, weather permitting. Arterial roads are swept first followed by residential streets.

As our sweepers make their rounds in the city, cars parked on narrow roads may need to move for a few hours while we complete our work. If your street is affected, you’ll see an information board placed in your neighbourhood a couple of days in advance, so you have time to find a temporary, alternate parking spot.

Street sweeping protects Guelph’s drinking water

Street sweeping protects Guelph’s water quality and the environment by keeping sand, salt and debris out of ponds, rivers and streams. It also keeps storm drains clear so rain and melted snow have somewhere to go.

Reporting concerns on the Hanlon Parkway and in Wellington County

After-hours contact numbers

Bylaw enforcement
519-837-2529

Emergency locates (ON1Call)
1-800-400-2255

Noise complaints
Guelph Police
519-824-1212

Operations
(e.g. traffic lights, road obstructions)
519-837-5628
select “1” for emergencies

Parks
519-837-5626

Parking exemptions
519-836-7277

Power outages
Guelph Hydro
519-822-3010

Railway concerns
519-501-3221

Spills
Guelph Environmental Protection Officer
519-837-5629

Ministry of the Environment Spills Action Centre
1-800-268-6060

Wastewater Services
519-837-5629

Water Services
519-837-5627