Be a Good Neighbour in Mississauga

Parking: leave room for everyone

Help keep your neighbourhood safe, clear and fair by following the parking rules on your streets:

• Street parking is allowed up to five hours, unless a sign says otherwise
• No street parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
• Use your garage and full driveway space to park
• Never park on grass, on sidewalks, bike lanes or in front of driveways
• Keep fire hydrants and fire routes clear
• Move your car off the street during a snow event to allow snow removal and emergency access
• Check parking signs before you park

Waste and litter: keep it contained

Proper waste handling is a shared responsibility that helps keep neighbourhoods clean and pest-free. These few habits can keep the streets clear:

• Sort your waste properly and break down boxes to fit in the bin
• Keep waste in fully closed bins to avoid attracting pests
• If your garbage doesn’t fit, buy garbage tags for the extra bags
• Store your bins out of sight, in your backyard, garage or side yard
• Don’t leave empty bins out on the curb
• Place large items like mattresses or furniture at the curb for pickup on waste collection day

Noise: respect the quiet hours

Noise is part of everyday life. But too much noise, or noise at the wrong time, can disturb your neighbours. Keep an ear on the volume:

• Respect quiet hours, particularly before 9 a.m. and after 7 p.m. every day
• Limit music, power tools and pets, during quiet hours
• Cheering and yelling from parties, sports or outdoor activities is permitted:
  • Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Sundays and statutory holidays from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Disorderly behaviour like yelling and fighting can result in a response by Peel Police
• Apply for a temporary noise exemption ahead of a special event or construction you’re planning

Property standards: take care of your home and yard 

Well-kept homes and yards make neighbourhoods safe, healthy and welcoming. It only takes a little attention:

• Cut grass before it grows taller than 20 centimetres (8 inches)
• Remove and dispose of prohibited plants, debris, litter and unwanted items
• Store items like waste containers or other materials indoors or in approved storage areas and dispose of unwanted items
• Maintain your property to prevent unsafe conditions and damage

Everyone plays a part 

Homeowners, landlords and tenants all share responsibility for keeping a property in line with the rules.

Homeowners and landlords 

• Check your property regularly 
• Fix problems early 
• Make sure tenants know the waste, parking and noise rules

Tenants

• Follow waste and parking rules
• Keep noise down
• Flag any maintenance issue to your landlord