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Services in Milton
Town of Milton or Halton Region: who runs what, and how to reach them, from their own pages.
New to Milton: a moving-in checklist
Set up electricity with Milton Hydro and gas with Enbridge Gas before your move-in date; your Halton Region water charges come on the hydro bill. In your first weeks, look up your garbage day, your ward, school registration, a free library card and a recreation account. Owners should also set up the property tax portal, and renters should check their lease.
Garbage, recycling and Green Cart in Milton
Halton Region collects Milton's garbage, Green Cart, yard waste and bulk items; since 1 January 2026 the Blue Box has been run by Circular Materials Ontario, with Miller Waste Systems handling collection inquiries. The Green Cart goes out every week and garbage every other week, three bags or cans before tags. Your collection day depends on your address: look it up in Halton's online schedule.
- Who collects garbage and recycling in Milton?
- What day is garbage collection in Milton?
- How often is each stream collected?
- Did my Blue Box day change when Circular Materials took over?
- My waste was not collected. What do I do?
- What goes in the Green Cart?
- How much garbage can I put out?
- What goes in the Blue Box now?
- How do I get rid of a couch or a mattress?
- Will the Region pick up an old fridge or other metal?
- How do I put out yard waste?
- Where do I get garbage bag tags?
- Are wheeled garbage carts coming to Milton?
Property tax in Milton: 2026 rates and due dates
The Town of Milton bills property tax for itself, Halton Region and the Province's school boards, each of which sets its own rate. The 2026 residential rate is 0.00865146 of assessed value, about $865 for every $100,000 of assessment. The 2026 instalments were due 27 February, 30 April, 30 June and 29 September.
Who do I call in Milton?
Town services, including roads, parking, by-laws, parks, Milton Transit and property tax, go to the Town of Milton at 905-878-7252 on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or 905-878-7141 for urgent help after hours. Garbage, water and other Regional services go to Halton Region at 311. The police non-emergency line is 905-825-4777; for an emergency, call 911.
- How do I reach the Town of Milton?
- Something urgent happens on a weekend. Who answers?
- How do I report a pothole, a broken streetlight or a damaged sign?
- How do I make a by-law complaint?
- Who do I contact about Milton Transit?
- What is 311, and who answers it?
- Who runs my water and sewer service?
- Who fixes a Regional road?
- What is the police non-emergency number?
- How do I reach the Halton District School Board?
- How do I reach the Halton Catholic District School Board?
Parking in Milton: limits, exceptions, winter
On Milton streets you can park for up to five hours, and not between 2 and 6 a.m. unless signs say otherwise. Each licence plate can get up to 25 parking exceptions a year to park longer or overnight. During a winter storm, exceptions are suspended and no cars may be parked on Milton roads.
Snow clearing in Milton: roads, sidewalks, windrows
The Town plows major roads and transit routes first, then rural collector roads and industrial areas, then residential streets, and aims to finish all roads within 24 hours after a snowfall ends. Residents must clear the sidewalk attached to their property within 24 hours of the end of a storm. The Town does not clear windrows, except through its paid program for seniors and people with disabilities.
Milton's noise by-law: quiet hours and complaints
Milton's Noise By-law 133-2012 bans sound likely to disturb others between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m., including construction equipment and power tools, with an 11 p.m. limit for fireworks, deliveries and shouting or singing. Loudspeakers, persistent barking and some vehicle noise are banned at any hour if clearly audible on another property. Complaints go to the Town's by-law enforcement at 905-878-7252 ext. 2137 or through its online form.
- What are the quiet hours in Milton?
- When is construction noise allowed in Milton?
- Can I use a lawn mower or power tools at night?
- Which other noises have set hours?
- Is loud music banned during the day too?
- Is a barking dog a by-law violation in Milton?
- What vehicle noise does the by-law cover?
- Are air conditioners and other equipment limited?
- What noise is exempt from the by-law?
- How do I get a noise exemption permit?
- What conditions can come with an exemption?
- How do I make a noise complaint in Milton?
- What happens if someone breaks the Noise By-law?
- Can I get a penalty notice instead of a court fine?
- Is Milton changing its Noise By-law?
Permits and by-laws in Milton: what you need
In Milton you need a building permit before building or renovating, including finishing a basement, adding windows or doors, building most decks and installing a pool or hot tub. Apply through the Town's online permit portal, pay the fee once the application is accepted, and book the required inspections. By-law concerns go to the Town's by-law enforcement at 905-878-7252 ext. 2137 or through its online form.
- When do I need a building permit in Milton?
- How do I apply for a building permit?
- Which permits can I apply for online?
- How much does a residential building permit cost?
- How do I book a building inspection?
- Does my deck need a building permit?
- Where can I put a shed?
- How high can my fence be in Milton?
- Who pays for a fence between neighbours?
- Do I need a permit for a pool or hot tub?
- What are the pool fence rules?
- Do I need a permit to regrade my yard?
- How do I report a by-law violation in Milton?
- What are the rules for keeping up my yard?
- Can I set off fireworks in Milton?
Trees in Milton: what the rules protect
Street trees on Milton's road allowances belong to the Town and cannot be removed by residents; report a concern to the Town instead. For a tree entirely on your own property, the Town's forestry page recommends consulting a certified arborist before removal. Halton Region's Tree By-law 121-05 regulates tree cutting on properties with woodland larger than 0.5 hectares or within the Regional Greenlands.
- Can I remove a tree on my own property in Milton?
- Do I have to deal with a dead tree in my yard?
- Who owns the street trees in Milton?
- How do I report a problem with a Town tree?
- Does the Town prune street trees?
- Can I alter or damage a tree on the boulevard?
- Are trees in Milton parks protected?
- How should I care for a young street tree?
- Can I pay for a tree to be planted in a Milton park?
- Does Halton Region's Tree By-law apply to my property?
- What counts as a woodland under the Halton by-law?
- When do I need a permit under the Halton Tree By-law?
- What does the Halton Tree By-law not cover?
Utilities in Milton: water, hydro and natural gas
In Milton, Halton Region supplies drinking water and wastewater service, but the charges appear on your Milton Hydro bill and are paid through the same account. Milton Hydro distributes electricity in the Town of Milton and asks for at least 48 business hours' notice to set up a new account. Natural gas comes from Enbridge Gas, where you submit your move online.
- Who do I set up utilities with in Milton?
- Who provides electricity in Milton?
- Who provides water and sewer service?
- How is my water bill worked out?
- Who do I call if my water meter is leaking or broken?
- How do I know if natural gas is available at my address?
- Who collects garbage and recycling?
- How is stormwater paid for in Milton?
- How do I open an electricity account with Milton Hydro?
- How do I pay for water after I move in?
- I'm moving within Milton. How do I transfer my hydro account?
- How do I close my Milton Hydro account when I move out?
- I'm buying or selling a home. What happens to the water account?
- I rent. Can the water account be in my name?
- How do I start natural gas service with Enbridge Gas?
Milton wards and council: who represents you
Milton's Town Council is the Mayor and eight Councillors, elected every four years: each of the four wards elects a Town Councillor and a Regional Councillor. The Mayor and the four Regional Councillors also sit on Halton Regional Council, which has 24 members. The next municipal election is Monday, October 26, 2026.
- Who sits on Milton Town Council?
- Why do I have two councillors?
- Which ward am I in?
- How do I contact the Mayor?
- How do I contact my councillors?
- What is Halton Regional Council, and who from Milton sits on it?
- Who do Milton voters elect to Regional Council?
- When and where does Regional Council meet?
- Where are Regional Council agendas and videos?
- When does Milton Town Council meet, and where are agendas and minutes?
- Can I watch council meetings online?
- How do I speak at a council meeting?
- Can I send council written comments instead of speaking?
- How do I take part in a statutory public meeting on a planning application?
- When is the 2026 Milton municipal election?
- How do I check I'm on the voters' list, and what ID do I need?