Be Snow Smart
Our RoleThe City's Engineering Department is prepared and ready to respond 24 hours a day to snow, ice and extreme weather. |
Your RoleResidents and businesses play an important role by removing snow and ice from sidewalks and surrounding property. |
Are You Prepared?Get in the know about snow with tips to help you through the winter season safely. From travel tips for drivers and pedestrians, to how to prepare your green bin, and reducing flooding on your street when the snow melts. |
Snow Angels ProgramSnow clearing can be particularly challenging for seniors and people with limited mobility. This program will attempt to pair them up with neighbouring volunteers, however, the City cannot guarantee availability of this service. Please phone 604-294-7388 for more information. |
City Contacts
Be advised that during heavy snow conditions we may experience a higher volume of calls than normal.
Snow and Ice Covered Sidewalks
To report uncleared sidewalks, please provide addresses for inspection and enforcement to 604-294-7460 or engineering@burnaby.ca.
Reminder: Owners or occupiers of residential or business properties are required to remove snow and ice from all sidewalks surrounding their property by 10:00 AM every day, including holidays, per Section 31 of Burnaby's Street and Traffic Bylaw.



Engineering Department
Phone 604-294-7460 or email
engineering@burnaby.ca
Monday - Wednesday & Friday,
8:00 AM to 4:45 PM
Thursday,
8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Emergency Dispatch
Phone 604-294-7200Available 24-hours for reporting:
- Hazardous conditions
- Downed trees
- Potholes
- Localized flooding
Garbage, Recycling & Green Bin
Phone 604-294-7972 or email solidwasteandrecycling@burnaby.caMonday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM
For reporting:
- Missed collection or items not picked up
- Damaged bins
Parks & City Facilities
Phone 604-294-7206 or email parks.ops@burnaby.caMonday - Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
For reporting issues related to:
- Hazardous conditions in a park or on a trail
- Parking lots at a park or city facility
- Sidewalks bordering a park or city facility
Other Resources
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Environment Canada Weather Alerts & Warnings » |
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Alerts & Advisories » | Call 604-953-3333 |
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Power Outages » | Call 1-800-224-9376 or *49376 on your mobile phone |
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Winter Driving Tips » Check Road Conditions » |