Annual spring cleanup activities

Over the next six weeks, we will sweep the entire street network. This includes roadways, bridges, sidewalks, and pathways. We will also tackle boulevards and medians on major routes and litter and debris in City parks. This major operation is made possible by more than 300 pieces of equipment and approximately 500 workers.

It’s very important for Winnipeggers to:

• Stay cleanup-to-date by monitoring winnipeg.ca/springcleanup and using the Know Your Zone app
• Routinely check for no parking signs
• Move vehicles when required to avoid being ticketed or towed

Stay cleanup-to-date

Winnipeggers can stay updated on spring cleanup operations at winnipeg.ca/springcleanup.

This portal includes:

• Safety tips
• A comprehensive FAQ
• A searchable residential streets cleanup status map

The map lists all residential streets scheduled for cleaning over the next 24 hours as well as those already cleaned.

We also encourage people to download and use the Know Your Zone app. All cleanup-related temporary parking restrictions will be listed on the app in advance.

Avoid a ticket and tow

Residents should watch for temporary no parking signage and avoid parking on their street when it is scheduled for cleaning.

We don’t put temporary no parking signs everywhere but do install them on routes where we know parked cars would be a problem for crews.

Vehicles parked in violation may receive a $150 ticket. They may also be towed to the towing company’s compound at the owners’ expense. Please note that tickets may be mailed rather than placed on vehicles.

While parking on routes without no-parking signage is still technically allowed, it’s easier for us to do our jobs if people park elsewhere.

People who believe their vehicle has been towed due to spring cleanup operations should contact 311 for its location

Yard waste

This year’s curbside yard waste collection program will start the week of May 4 for homes in yard waste collection area “A,” and the week of May 11 for homes in yard waste collection area “B.”

Residents can also drop off yard waste for free at one of our 4R Winnipeg Depots. We collect yard waste at the curb once every two weeks, on the same day as recycling and garbage.

We ask residents not to rake yard waste or other debris onto streets. This can plug drains and cause ponding problems. It can also increase the risk of basement flooding.

Residents can put out debris for regular garbage collection. Compostable yard waste material (e.g., grass clippings, leaves) can be placed in any reusable containers without a lid, cardboard boxes, or paper yard waste bags.

Residents can find out their yard waste collection day by:

• Visiting winnipeg.ca/collectioncalendar
• Contacting 311