What is Graffiti?
Graffiti is a major concern for many citizens, organizations and businesses. Regardless of the style, size or colour, graffiti is vandalism and a criminal offence when placed on public or private property without the owner's consent. If not removed, it can lead to more acts of graffiti and create an environment in which crime can thrive. It also sends the wrong message that it's okay to put graffiti on your property.
Graffiti affects everyone:
- Property owners are faced with the cost and task of cleaning up graffiti
- Individuals and identifiable groups are hurt by discriminatory or hateful messages
- Graffiti ruins the natural and architectural beauty of a city
- Acts of vandalism decrease the city's attractiveness as a place to visit, conduct business, and invest in
- Affects all Edmontonians sense of security and pride in our city
As a citizen, you can help manage graffiti where you live by recording, reporting and removing graffiti by calling 311 or sending an email to 311@edmonton.ca.
For more information:
Graffiti Management Program
City of Edmonton
Beaufort Building
2nd Fl, 10835 – 120 Street
Edmonton, AB T5H 3P9
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| Telephone | For Capital City Clean Up graffiti program inquiries, call 780-442-5302 To report graffiti, litter, or discarded needles dial 311 (or 780-442-5311) |
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| Fax | 780-498-7098 |
| capitalcitycleanup@edmonton.ca |
