Windrow Clearing Program for Persons with Disabilities
Registration period is Oct. 15 to Nov. 5, 2021. See below for updated process for last year's registrants.
Windrow is the pile of snow that is left at the bottom of driveways by roadway plows. The City of Burlington offers a windrow clearing program for persons with disabilities.
How the program works
- Windrow clearing contractors are dispatched after the completion of all roadway plowing
- Residents can expect windrows to be cleared within 36-hours after the snow stops and within 12-hours of the completion of all road plowing
- Plowing services will run from Nov. 15, 2021 until March 31, 2022
- This service does not include windrows left by sidewalk plows
- A non-refundable fee of $58.29 per driveway entrance for the entire season must be paid in full
- The program is limited to 175 spots.
Program Requirements
- You are a Burlington resident living south of Dundas Street or within the Alton community only
- You are physically unable to clear your windrow(s) and there are no other able-bodied persons living at that address
- You agree to the program service standards as listed above.
Previous Registrants from 2020-21 Season
- If you were registered in last season’s program, you will be contacted directly by city staff to determine if you wish to register for this season, and if you continue to meet the conditions for the program
- Staff will then work with you to complete registration and payment prior to opening registration to the general public
- There is no in-person registration this season.
First Time Registrants for 2021-22 Season
- Registration opens Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. and closes Nov. 5 at 4:30 p.m.
- New registrants for the season can call 905-335-7738 to begin the registration process with staff. You can also leave a message or email us at liveandplay@burlington.ca and staff will get back to you the following business day. There is no in-person registration this season
- New registrants will be asked to acknowledge that they meet conditions for the program
- Staff will then work with you to complete registration and payment.
Contacts
For questions about the program, contact customer service at 905-335-7777 or email city@burlington.ca.
For information on snow clearing operations, visit our Snow Removal page or contact Roads, Parks and Forestry Department at 905-335-7777 or email city@burlington.ca.