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Municipal Open House 2025

The City of St. John's will host a Municipal Open House on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in celebration of Municipal Awareness Week. This event provides an opportunity to visit some of the City's municipal buildings and get the inside scoop on how your city operates. This is a free family friendly event open to all ages.

The following sites will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

• Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility, 340 East White Hills Road
• City Hall, 10 New Gower Street
• Central Fire...

New Access St. John’s Reporting System

The City has launched a new online request system for Access St. John’s, replacing the former online request form and 311 St. John’s App. Residents can find online services, report a concern or submit service requests through the new system.

Users will be required to create an account to submit some inquiries which require personal information. Account users can also track their requests and history online.

Access St. John’s connects residents with city services and information, providing a...

Good Friday Holiday City Schedule - April 18, 2025

Due to the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 18, most City offices and facilities will be closed.

Please note:

• Garbage and recycling collection will not occur on Friday, it will be collected on Saturday, April 19.
• All City parking by-laws are still in effect, however paid parking will not be enforced as Friday is a Shops Closing Holiday.
• Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility will be closed to residential and commercial users.
• Paul Reynolds Community Centre, Kenmount Terrace Community Centre...

Amendment - Building By-Law

Promulgation Notice

Take notice that the St. John’s Municipal Council has enacted the St. John’s Building (Amendment No. 1-2025) By-Law.

The said By-Law was passed by Council on the 9th day of April, A.D., 2025, so as to update the references to The Life Safety Code, 2024 Edition.

All persons who wish to view such Regulations may view same at the Office of the City Solicitor of the St. John’s Municipal Council at City Hall, and any person who wishes to obtain a copy thereof may obtain it at the...

Amendment - Commercial Maintenance By-Law, April 2025

Promulgation Notice

Take notice that the St. John’s Municipal Council has enacted the St. John’s Commercial Maintenance (Amendment No. 1-2025) By-Law.

The said By-Law was passed by Council on the 9th day of April, A.D., 2025, so as to update the references to The Life Safety Code, 2024 Edition.

All persons who wish to view such Regulations may view same at the Office of the City Solicitor of the St. John’s Municipal Council at City Hall, and any person who wishes to obtain a copy thereof may...

Amendment - Residential Property Standards By-Law

Promulgation Notice

Take notice that the St. John's Municipal Council has enacted the St. John's Residential Property Standards (Amendment No. 1-2025) By-Law.

The said By-Law was passed by Council on the 9th day of April, A.D., 2025, so as to update the references to The Life Safety Code, 2024 Edition.

All persons who wish to view such Regulations may view same at the Office of the City Solicitor of the St. John’s Municipal Council at City Hall, and any person who wishes to obtain a copy thereof...

Book an Oversized Waste Appointment

Starting 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, residents of St. John's can book a free curbside collection appointment for oversized waste.

To book an appointment use one of the following options:

• Go to CurbitStJohns.ca/Schedules and choose the oversized tab
• Use the ‘Curbit St. John’s’ app and choose the oversized tab

If you do not have an email address or internet access and need assistance, please call 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489).

Appointments will be scheduled based on your regular waste collection day: 

Regular...