Driveway windrow snow clearing program

The City offers a driveway windrow clearing program for residents 65 years and older, and for persons with disabilities. A windrow is the pile of snow left at the bottom of a driveway after a plow clears the road.

What’s included in the program

The program runs from December 2, 2022 until March 13, 2023 and is available to 300 participants on a first come, first served basis. The program costs $200 for the season, but is free for residents who meet financial assistance criteria.

Windrow snow clearing is done after major and secondary roads have been plowed for emergency and transit. It may take up to 36 hours after the end of a snow storm for windrows to be cleared.

The program clears a three-metre space in the windrow at the bottom of your driveway, enough space for one car to pass through. Windrow snow clearing doesn’t clear to bare pavement, but the surface will be safe and passable.

Who is eligible

In order to qualify, you must:

  • Be a resident of Mississauga
  • Be 65 years or older in 2022, or someone who has a physical disability as verified by a regulated health professional

You do not qualify for the program if:

  • There is anyone living at your residence who is 16 years of age or older and does not have a physical disability

To qualify for the free program, the total net income of your household must be below the Statistics Canada low income cut-offs.

Number of people in household Statistics Canada low income cut-offs
1 $22,801
2 $27,750
3 $34,555
4 $43,110
5 $49,090
6  $54,442
7 or more $59,794

Only one person per address is eligible for this program. Residents who live on a private road, in a high-rise multi-unit building, condominium or within a commercial property are not eligible to apply.

How to apply

You can apply for the driveway windrow snow clearing program online or in person between September 12 and November 18, 2022.

Apply online

To apply online, complete the following form:

Apply for windrow program

You’ll need to upload a photo or scan of one of the following documents when you apply:

  • Either proof of your age, such as a birth certificate, driver’s licence or passport
  • Or proof of your disability. This could be a health assessment, accessible parking permit, or TransHelp acceptance letter.

If you’re applying for the free program, you’ll also need to provide documents that show the total net income or earnings for your entire household.

One of the following forms will be accepted:

  • Notice of Assessment form (T451) from the Canada Revenue Agency
  • Ontario Disabilities Support Program (ODSP) drug benefit eligibility card
  • Ontario Works drug/dental benefit eligibility card
  • Ontario Sales Tax Benefit form or Ontario Trillium Benefit form
  • Canada Child Tax Benefit notice
  • Harmonized Sales Tax Credit notice

Apply in person

You can also apply in person, with the required forms and documents:

You need the following forms and documents when you apply in person:

  • Driveway Windrow Snow Clearing Application Form
  • Proof of residency in Mississauga. This could be a driver’s licence, recent utility bill or lease agreement.
  • Proof of your age, such as a birth certificate, driver’s licence or passport

If you have a physical disability, you’ll also need to submit one of the following forms verified by a registered health professional:

Financial assistance

If you’re applying for the free program, you’ll also need to provide documents that show the total net income or earnings for your entire household.

One of the following forms will be accepted:

  • Notice of Assessment form (T451) from the Canada Revenue Agency
  • Ontario Disabilities Support Program (ODSP) drug benefit eligibility card
  • Ontario Works drug/dental benefit eligibility card
  • Ontario Sales Tax Benefit form or Ontario Trillium Benefit form
  • Canada Child Tax Benefit notice
  • Harmonized Sales Tax Credit notice

Bring your completed application and the required documents or forms to the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre, any community centre, or Recreation Customer Counter at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre.

Contact us

If you have any questions about the windrow program, please call 311 (905-615-4311 outside City limits).

If you need more information or help with your application, please call the Recreation Customer Service Centre at 905-615-4100 and select option 1 or email active@mississauga.ca.