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Past Toronto's published service standard

This report is 47 days old. The city's standard for Garbage Overflow is 3 days. Councillors are the right escalation when 311 is past its own deadline.

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Overflowing Litter Bin with Scattered Debris

ref: STO-C6Y7M3
Garbage Overflow Snap Report sent
Open 46 days
1 confirmed Solid Waste Management: 3 days

Ellesmere Road, Scarborough, Toronto

Reported on Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM · 1mo ago

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Litter bin #6079 on Ellesmere Road is overflowing with garbage and not being emptied regularly enough to handle the volume of waste in the area. Prompt collection is needed to prevent litter from spilling onto the street and sidewalk.

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Issue with Litter bin #6079

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✗ Still there · This garbage bin is still routinely overflowing despite t... · Apr 13

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Ward 24 · Scarborough-Guildwood

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Park

Ellesmere Reservoir Park

338m

School

Highcastle Public School

762m

Bus Stop

Ellesmere Rd At Neilson Rd Scarborough Health Network Centenary Hospital

5m

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Report Submitted

Mar 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM

Issue with Litter bin #6079

Email sent to Toronto 311

Mar 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM

Sent

Email sent to councillor Paul Ainslie for Scarborough-Guildwood (ward 24)

Mar 28, 2026 at 12:22 AM

Sent

A community member reported: Still there

Apr 13, 2026 at 12:32 AM

This garbage bin is still routinely overflowing despite the earlier complaint. In addition, the bin is extremely dirty, vandalized and broken. It should be refurbished or replaced. More bin capacity is needed for this busy intersection.

Awaiting Response

Open for about 2 months

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