Clean & Safe

Preserving Downtown Kingston's Charm: A Collective Responsibility

Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment on the streets of downtown Kingston takes a collaborative effort from many community members and services. We have outlined below how you, as a business or property owner can help as well as the many services that are in place and available for you to access.

There is an influx of vulnerable and street-involved individuals in downtown streets across the nation - many are suffering from mental health and/or addiction challenges, as well as food insecurity, poverty, and homelessness. We are working together with our partners to find short and longterm solutions.

How you can help keep our streets clean

Keep the area outside of your business clean every day:

  • Wash down and sweep the sidewalk

  • Maintain facade on all sides of your building clean & tidy

  • Keep patios tidy and clear of drifting garbage

  • Pick up stray garbage on the sidewalk and parking spots

  • Clear out gas line area

  • Check alleyways for garbage

  • Tend to areas close to your location ie. flower beds

Garbage and Recycling in Downtown Kingston

As a commercial business operating within the Downtown Kingston BIA boundaries, there are limited garbage and recycling management resources. Click here for more information.

Boots on the Ground. Caring for Community. Together.

  • Downtown Kingston Welcoming Streets

    Downtown Kingston Welcoming Streets

    Street Outreach

    Welcoming Streets is Downtown Kingston's response to the nationwide rise in vulnerable populations facing mental health, addiction, food insecurity, poverty, and homelessness. Collaboration among community partners is essential for developing both immediate and long-term solutions.

    More info
  • Kingston Police Downtown Foot Patrol

    Kingston Police Downtown Foot Patrol

    Dedicated Foot Patrol

    Dedicated police officers patrol the Downtown core helping to reduce crime, and response times. For crime-related incidents please continue to call the Kingston Police using 911 for emergencies or the administration line for non-emergencies 613-549-4660 ext 2244. Dispatch will redirect downtown calls to the dedicated officer on duty who will respond if they are able. If they are not available another officer will be deployed to the scene.

    More info
  • City of Kingston Bylaw

    City of Kingston Bylaw

    Dedicated Bylaw Officers

    Bylaw officers not only proactively work to keep the downtown core clean and safe, but also are there when enforcement is needed.

    More info

Additional Support
& Services

  • Public Works and Facilities departments

  • Responsible for the day-to-day cleanliness of the sidewalks in the downtown core.

  • Hotel Dieu and Kingston Hospital Emergency Rooms