Community Priority 4: Illegal Household Waste Disposal

No one wants to see garbage dumped in our parks, trails, or neighbourhoods.

Illegal dumping makes our community look neglected, attracts pests, creates health concerns, and ultimately leaves taxpayers paying the cleanup bill. Some locations have even become targets for commercial dumping.

What I’ve done:
• Worked with City staff to relocate and resize public garbage bins
• Installed additional warning signs
• Advocated for stronger penalties against illegal dumping

What needs continuous work:
Keeping our community clean requires everyone to play a part. I will continue promoting public education, especially through social media, and encouraging residents to report illegal dumping so offenders can be held accountable.

Together, we can Keep Markham Beautiful.