The windrow and sidewalk snow clearing service begins approximately 36 hours after a 10cm (4”) snowfall ends. Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions form for further details.

This service is available to Whitby residents who meet all 3 of the following eligibility criteria:

1. Live in a single-family dwelling that is not within a private condominium complex; and
2. Do not have anyone living with them under age 65 who is able bodied and can assist with snow clearing; and
3. Are not away from home for more than 45 or more consecutive days between November 1 and April 15.

In addition to the 3 criteria above, one of the two following criteria must also apply to the applicant:

• The Applicant is aged 65 years or older; or
• The Applicant is less than 65 years old but is physically unable to clear snow. A doctor’s letter must be submitted which confirms that the applicant is physically unable to clear snow.

Applicant Information

Terms of Service:

• The Applicant(s) hereby understand, acknowledge, and agree that:
  they meet the criteria listed above to receive this service from the Town;
• Their service will be discontinued if an able-bodied person under the age of 65 is residing in their home; and,
  their residence will be added to the Windrow and Sidewalk Snow
• Removal list within ten (10) business days of submission of this application form. If they find someone else to provide service, they will notify the Town of Whitby 55+ Recreation Services.

Indemnity and Waiver

The Applicant(s) hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify, defend, and save harmless The Corporation of the Town of Whitby, its officers, elected and appointed officials, employees, servants, agents, contractors, and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, from and against any and all losses, claims, actions, expenses, costs, demands, suits, liabilities or damages of every nature and kind whatsoever including death or injury, costs or expenses (including but not limited to legal fees, disbursements and taxes on a solicitor-client basis) that the Town may sustain, incur, suffer or be put to at any time before, during, or after expiration or termination of this service, arising out of or occurring directly or indirectly from the provision of this service. The Corporation of the Town of Whitby will not be responsible for damage to adjacent shrubs and landscaping on any private property of individuals receiving the snow removal service.

Personal Information

The Applicant(s) understands that personal information collected on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56 and will be used for the purpose of program registration, payment, aggregate statistical reporting and allocation of staff resources. Questions of this collection should be address The Corporation of the Town of Whitby, Records Manager, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 2M8.

Acknowledgement

The Applicant(s) acknowledges that they are at is least eighteen (18) years of age and have CAREFULLY READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND WILL ABIDE by the Terms and Conditions of this service and the Waiver.  If you do not understand the content of the Waiver, or this acknowledgement, please contact the Whitby 55+ Recreation Centre for assistance at 905-668-1424.

By checking the "Agree to Waiver" box, the Applicant(s) is signing this Waiver electronically. The Applicant(s) agrees their electronic signature is the legal equivalent of their manual signature on this Waiver. The Applicant(s) consents to be legally bound by this Waiver's terms and conditions. The Applicant(s) further agrees that their use of a key pad, mouse or other device to select an item, button, icon or similar act/action, or to otherwise provide the Town instructions, or in accessing or making any transaction regarding any agreement, acknowledgement, consent terms, disclosures or conditions constitutes their signature (hereafter referred to as "E-Signature"), acceptance and agreement as if actually signed by the Applicant(s) in writing. The Applicant(s) also agrees that no certification authority or other third party verification is necessary to validate their E-Signature and that the lack of such certification or third party verification will not in any way affect the validity and enforceability of their E-Signature or any resulting contract between the Applicant(s) and the Town. The Applicant(s) also represent that they are authorized to enter into this Waiver for all persons who own or are authorized to access any of their accounts and that such persons will be bound by the terms of this Waiver. The Applicant(s) further agrees that each use of their E-Signature in obtaining this Town service constitutes your agreement to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Town's online Waiver as it exists on the date of their E-Signature.

Upon successful submission of the online Windrow application, a confirmation email with reference number will be sent to your email address to show the application has been received. Please check your junk email folder if you do not receive the confirmation email. If you do not receive the confirmation email, please email windrow@whitby.ca.

Proof of age (copy of birth certificate, driver’s license, or passport) must be provided for all New Applicants only.  Renewal Applicants are not required to resubmit proof of age. Copies of proof submitted will not be retained by the Town once the age is confirmed.  Any copies will be destroyed in a safe and secure manner to protect the applicant’s personal information.

Renewals will be processed first and new applicants will be added to the list after.

Please hit the SUBMIT button to submit your application.