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In the Town of Milton:
- Grass and weeds must be less than 8 inches (20.32 cm) tall.
- Plants must be trimmed and not overgrown.
- Yards must be free and clear of all litter and waste.
- Composting is allowed only in the rear yard.
- Standing water is not allowed.
- Do not store items on your boulevard or road allowance (strip of land along your lawn, driveway or road).
If you have any questions, please contact Town of Milton Licensing & Enforcement.
How to be a good neighbour
Whether you are new to town or a long-time resident, we can all learn more about how to be a good neighbour in Milton.
Thank you for doing your part.
Season |
Resident Responsibility |
Town or Region Responsibility |
Spring |
Keep grass and weeds on your front lawn, back lawn and boulevard shorter than 8 inches (20.32 cm). |
The Town maintains grass and planting at city parks and other public areas. |
Summer |
No parking on residential streets throughout the year from 2 to 6 a.m. unless you have an on-street parking exception from the Town. |
The Town maintains roadways and provides a parking exception if you need to park on the street for more than five hours or overnight between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m. |
Fall |
Collect and bag fallen leaves, while keeping catch basins (storm drain on side of road) clear of leaves to avoid flooding. |
Halton Region collects yard waste (leaves, yard trimmings, bundled brush, etc.) from the first week of April to mid-December on the same day as garbage collection, in urban areas only. Learn more at halton.ca/waste. |
Winter |
Clear snow and ice from your home’s sidewalks, driveways and windrow (pile of snow left by the plows) without putting snow on the road. |
The Town plows roads as well as sidewalks and pathways associated with schools, transit stops and major pedestrian travel. The Town offers a windrow removal program for seniors and persons with disabilities. |
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