York Region makes safety a priority during strong winds
York Region is committed to keeping travellers safe and our road networks maintained during storms.
York Region road patrol and dispatch continually monitor our roads and any debris that is impacting safety is prioritized and addressed right away. If debris has blown onto boulevards during windy days, it will be cleaned up as part of the scheduled routine pick-up if it has no impact on traffic.
If traffic signals are not operating due to power loss, travellers are reminded to treat intersections where the signals are not working as a four-way stop.
York Region will continue to provide road updates on X @YorkRegionGovt if there are any impacts.
For increased yard waste around your property, please check your local city or town’s website for instructions, best practices and curbside waste support.
Yard waste includes:
- branches (no larger than 30cm in diameter and 1.8m in length)
- flowers
- plants
- leaves
- shrubs
Materials such as wood, rocks, stumps and root balls are not accepted as yard waste. For more details please visit york.ca/YardWaste.
York Region residents can drop off excess yard waste at these waste depot locations in York Region:
- Georgina Transfer Station, Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot
- McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre
- Richmond Hill Compost Facility
For York Region waste depot locations and hours, please visit york.ca/WasteDepots. For curbside collection, please contact your city or town.
Stay safe during an emergency; learn about actions you can take before, during and after emergencies, and how you can plan for them in advance at york.ca/BePrepared.
