Spring Maintenance

• All town sidewalks are reviewed and inspected.

• Areas needing maintenance will be marked with orange spray paint or flags. 

• We may not be able to repair all sidewalks annually, so the orange paint helps create awareness of the problem for residents. 

• Locations determined to be tripping hazards will be repaired as a priority. 

• Repairs are prioritized based on the severity and extent of the deficiency/defect.

When does this begin?

• Once the weather warms up and snow begins to melt, the assessment program begins in late April/early May.

• This process can take a few months to get through as there are many sidewalks in Orangeville and weather can impact work. 
  
  

Who to contact with concerns:

• When the snow melts, residents may notice damage to the grass close to the sidewalks. 

• Topsoil and grass seed are laid on identified areas. 

• Once the seed has been laid, please remember to water it regularly. 

When does this begin?

• As soon as the weather permits and there is no risk for another snowfall. 

• This project can carry into early summer depending on weather. 
  
  

Who to contact with concerns:

• Street sweeping is completed in two steps:

  • A contractor sweeps all town streets for cleanup to clear away the bulk of the initial spring cleanup. 

  • Afterwards, our sweepers take over and maintain the roads. 

• Main arteries like Broadway and Townline are addressed first and then residential streets. 
  
  

When does this begin?

• Once the snow has stopped and sanding/salting is finished. 
  
  

Who to contact with concerns:

Residents do not need to report streets that need sweeping. Public Works is aware of roads that need to be completed and will ensure they are done.

• Potholes are filled on a year-round basis as the weather cooperates, but after winter some become more noticeable resulting in an increase of pothole requests. 

• Our maintenance teams use the Town’s hot patcher, which heats the asphalt up to help create stronger adhesion with the fresh asphalt. 

• We continue to watch for potholes that need to be filled. 
  
  

When does this begin?

• Work ramps up in the spring with a blitz to repair the additional potholes that tend to pop up with the shift of the winter season into the spring. 
  
  

Who to contact with concerns:

• Parks staff start with parks and trails in the west end of Town and begin cleanup and playground inspections, working their way east. 

• This includes picking up litter, identifying any equipment in need of repair or cleaning, and preparing for park use.
  
  

When does this begin?

• As soon as snow is melted the initial big cleanup begins. 

• Based on seasonal staff, this process can take a couple of months. 

• Regular park and trail cleanup continues throughout the summer and into October.

• Major parks (Harvey Curry, Rotary, and Fendley) being addressed daily and smaller parks and trails weekly during the summer.
  
  

Who to contact with concerns:

If you notice damaged park equipment or something on the trails that may need to be addressed, please contact the Parks Department at [email protected].

• The Town of Orangeville does not pick up dog waste

• We strongly encourage visitors to Town property to clean up after their dogs as per the Town’s Animal Bylaw 68-2000. 

• Dog waste is compostable. When you put it in a compostable dog waste bag, do your part by taking it home to your green bin. 

• The Town does not respond to or action complaints about dog waste in parks.