Winter Maintenance

Mailbox Damage During Snow Plowing Operations

The Township’s Public Works Department continually strives to perform snow removal in a safe and efficient manner. During winter maintenance, snow and ice thrown from plows can occasionally damage mailboxes and posts.

Mailboxes that are not properly installed, have deteriorated, or are unable to withstand the force of snow from regular plowing operations are more likely to be damaged. These boxes are the responsibility of the property owner and will not be repaired or replaced by the Township.

Only mailboxes or posts that show clear evidence of being physically struck by a plow or plow wing may be repaired or replaced by the Township, provided they were in good condition and compliant with installation standards before the incident occurred.

• If a mailbox is bent, the Township will attempt to straighten it.
• If a mailbox is beyond repair, a replacement will be provided.
• If a post in good condition is struck and damaged, it will be replaced. Posts that are old, rotten, or unstable prior to the incident will not be replaced.

The Township is not responsible for mailboxes or posts damaged by:

• Snow or ice being thrown from plows during normal operations;
• Improperly installed or non-compliant mailboxes;
• Weak, deteriorated, or unstable posts; or
• Acts of vandalism.

Residents are reminded that mailboxes must comply with Canada Post’s Rural Mailbox Guidelines and Township By-law 23-67: Schedule "A" Mailbox Policy. Proper installation, sturdy materials, and correct placement help ensure mail delivery and reduce the risk of damage during snow clearing.

On a County road, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is responsible for plowing and mailbox repair or replacement and should be contacted directly should this occur.

For full details, please review:

• Notice to Residents: Mailbox Damage During Snow Plowing Operations (PDF)
• Township By-law 23-67: Schedule "A" Mailbox Policy (PDF)
• Canada Post Rural Mailbox Guidelines (PDF)

Winter Parking Restrictions

Please be advised that the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley’s Winter Parking Restrictions are in effect as of November 1st, 2025 and will remain in effect until April 15th, 2026.

Under By-law 03-21, no vehicles may be parked on any Township road, street, or highway between 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

To avoid a parking ticket or towing, and to help our crews safely and efficiently maintain roads during winter operations, please remove vehicles from the roadway overnight.

To prevent the possibility of a parking ticket being issued and/or the towing of your vehicle, and to assist the Municipality with winter street maintenance, please remove your vehicle and refrain from parking overnight on the streets.

• By-law 03-21: A By-law to Regulate Winter Parking in the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley