Litter can be a big problem in Toronto. It makes the city look bad, can have harmful effects on the environment and animals, and costs millions of dollars a year to clean up. Small items such as cigarette butts and gum, and large items such as paper towels and napkins, masks, and single-use drink cup lids and pieces are commonly littered items in Toronto. Help keep Toronto’s streets, sidewalks, beaches and parks clean by properly disposing of waste in the bins provided.  

The City has seen an increase in the amount of litter with more people enjoying Toronto’s public spaces. Please keep public spaces clean and safe by using available garbage and recycling bins to dispose of your waste.

The City has increased the amount of waste bins along the waterfront and in high-traffic parks and is emptying those in high-traffic areas more frequently. Littering comes with a fine of up to $500.