Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing
Windrow snow clearing program details including registration information, services provided, damage liability and cost.
Program overview
The town offers a paid windrow snow clearing program to help residents clear the snow left at the base of their driveways by snow plows.
This program will run between December 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025.
Applications were accepted on a first-come, first serve basis during two application phases and capped to a maximum of 1,100 driveways.
The service does not apply to private or unassumed roads.
Services
- The town does not begin plowing residential roads until snowfall exceeds 7.5 centimetres and windrow clearing operations start after the town has finished plowing all roads.
- It may take up to 36 hours after a snowfall has ended for your windrow snow to be cleared.
- Windrows are cleared only once per winter event.
- Windrow snow is deposited on boulevard areas adjacent to the driveway.
- The program does not remove windrows created by sidewalk plows.
- The program does not remove snow on the driveway, only windrow accumulation at the base of the driveway.
- Approximately 80 per cent of the windrow will be cleared to ensure there is no damage to the curb or sod (not to bare pavement).
- The service includes clearing one windrow per address.
- Program members can receive service updates via text message. If you didn't sign up during registration, contact ServiceOakville to receive future updates.
Damage
Town of Oakville is not responsible for any damage to driveways or curbs due to clearing of the snow windrow.
The service may not be appropriate if the driveway has a special surface such as patterned concrete as the equipment may cause damage to the driveway surface.
2024-25 program registration was completed in two phases:
- Phase 1: Priority registration opened on September 2 and closed on September 30.
- Phase 2: General public registration opened on October 7 and closed on November 10.
Cost
Fees for the winter 2024/2025 program are:
- Priority registration: $102 plus HST
- General public registration: $118 plus HST
Registration and payment was available to be completed online. Residents were encouraged to apply and pay online during the registration period. Arrangements to apply and pay in person could also be made for those who require it by contacting ServiceOakville.
Refunds/cancellations
Once applications have been processed for a qualifying address, the fee is not refundable regardless of the number of snow events.
Questions?
Contact ServiceOakville at:
905-845-6601
service@oakville.ca