The Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Pilot Program is a City-wide pilot program to clear snow windrows from driveways for older adults (65 years or older) and individuals who are physically disabled (as verified by a regulated health professional). Other residents of the City of Mississauga may be eligible to participate in the program.

A windrow is the snow left at the bottom of a driveway after a snowplow has cleared a road. The pilot program will provide windrow snow clearing service after every snow plowing operation.

Participation in the program is available to 300 participants on a first come, first serve basis, with priority given to older adults and residents with disabilities. The cost to participate is either free or $200, depending on whether the applicant meets financial assistance criteria. Applications will be received at all Community Centres until 9 p.m. on Wednesday December 5, 2012

The windrow snow clearing will be approximately 3 m (10 ft) wide to allow one car to pass. It may take up to 36 hours after the end of a snow storm before windrows are cleared. Clearing to bare pavement cannot be guaranteed.

Important links:

• Driveway Windrow Program Information Package 

• Driveway Windrow Program Application Form

• Driveway Windrow Program Health Assessment Form

Documentation for Free Service:

All applicants are required to bring the following documentation when applying for the free service:

• a completed application form
• current, official documentation that shows total individual or combined family net income, using original statements/documents outlined in the eligibility requirements for financial assistance
• proof of residency in Mississauga (recent utility bill, lease agreement, driver's licence)
• proof of age (residents 65 years or older); birth certificate, driver's license, passport)
• proof of physical disability (for residents 64 years and younger) verified by a regulated health professional (health assessment form, accessible parking permit, TransHelp Acceptance Letter)

Individuals who are physically disabled and younger than 65 years old will be required to also provide one of the following current, original documents:

• Completed Health Assessment Form signed by a regulated health
  professional
• Accessible Parking Permit
• TransHelp Acceptance Letter

Program Registration Deadline & Locations:

Applications may be submitted to any Recreation and Parks Community Centre, Mississauga Seniors Centre or the Recreation and Parks Customer Service Centre from Monday November 5, 2012 until Wednesday December 5, 2012 before 9 p.m.

For more information on the Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Pilot Program call:
3-1-1 or if outside city limits please call 905-615-4311, between 7 am to 7 pm Monday to Friday.