Toronto sets Oct. 29 deadline to clear election signs

Election signs must be removed from private and public property by Thursday, October 29. Property owners, residents and candidates are responsible for removing signs on private property; candidates must remove signs they placed on public property.

• Recycling: The City’s seven Drop-Off Depots accept clean corrugated plastic, paperboard and plastic film signs, plus wooden and metal supports and stakes. Separate materials before dropping them off; remove staples and put them in the garbage.
• Fees: There is no fee for separated, clean materials. Mixed waste that includes election signs costs $189.86 per metric tonne, plus $19 for the first 100 kg. Signs with staples are treated as garbage and incur a disposal fee.
• Through November 12: Certain depots accept used and surplus signs for disposal. Check depot locations and hours before going.
• Report signs left up: Contact 311 with the candidate or advertiser’s name, the sign’s location and nearby landmarks if needed.