Record, Report, Remove Graffiti

The 3 Rs of Graffiti: Record, Report & Remove

Your actions can help reduce the spread of graffiti in Edmonton.

By following the 3Rs (Record, Report & Remove) of Graffiti eradication, you can become an effective partner in creating a safer, more secure Edmonton for everyone.

Record:

If you have been victimized by graffiti vandalism you need to record it for evidence and insurance purposes. Take photos of the vandalized area and record when it occurred. The Police will require this information when you report it.


Graffiti before removal

Report:

  • Graffiti In Progress

    If someone views graffiti in progress they should contact 911. Graffiti is a crime and Police will respond.

  • Property Owners

    If a property owner discovers graffiti on their property they should contact Police at 780-423-4567. To find out more information about graffiti removal or about ways to participate in the City's Graffiti Management Program, call 311 (or 780-442-5311 outside of Edmonton) .

  • Citizen Complaints

    All citizens are encouraged to call 311 (or 780-442-5311 outside of Edmonton) to report graffiti on public and private property whenever it is spotted.

Remove:

Property owners who fail to remove graffiti within a reasonable time may be fined $250 (effective April 1, 2008) in accordance with Community Standards Bylaw 14600. Where a graffiti complaint is not voluntarily removed, a property owner may receive a fine. It's important to send graffiti offenders the message that graffiti will promptly be removed from your property.


Building after graffiti has been removed

For more information:

Capital City Clean Up

City of Edmonton
Beaufort Building
2nd Fl, 10835 – 120 Street
Edmonton, AB T5H 3P9

If you need high quality images of any of our posters, contact our office.

Telephone

For Capital City Clean Up program inquiries, call 780-944-5470

To report graffiti, litter, or discarded needles dial 311 (or 780-442-5311)
Fax 780-498-7098
Email capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca
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