Community Info
Ward 5, in your corner.
The everyday details that make life in Ward 5 easier — collection schedules, seasonal programs, and who to call when you need the City. Bookmark this page.
Quick Reference
Recycling & Garbage
Collection schedules
Blue box, green bin, and garbage days vary by street — check yours before collection day. Leaf & yard material collected April–October.
Recreation
Registration periods
Fall (August) · Winter (early December) · Spring (February) · Summer camps & swim registration (June).
Year-Round
Curbside Giveaway Day
Place gently-used items at the curb labelled “FREE” from 7am; bring back inside by 7pm if uncollected. 2026 dates: Aug 15 · Sep 19 · Oct 17.
Waste Depot
Household Hazardous Waste
430 Rodick Road. Mon/Thu/Fri/Sat 8:30am–4:30pm · Sun 8:30am–3:30pm · Closed Tue/Wed.
Giveaway
Compost & mulch
Compost: April–mid May, registration required, 2 bags per household. Mulch: early May, self-serve, bring your own container.
Find your collection day
Look up your street’s blue box, green bin, and garbage schedule on the City of Markham’s official tool.
Important contacts
Local non-urgent matters 905-477-5530
York Region Public Health 1-800-361-5653
Fire — non-emergency 905-477-2011
Poison Centre (24/7) 1-800-268-9017
Community & Home Assistance to Seniors 1-877-452-4287
Animal Services 905-415-7531
Hydro — Alectra Utilities (24/7 outages) 1-833-253-2872
York Regional Police — non-emergency 905-881-1221
Gas leak — leave the area, then call 1-866-763-5427
Ward 5 Resident Guide
The full printable guide — seasonal events, checklists, and every contact above — download in your language.
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