See it. Report it. Erase it.
Graffiti scars every corner of our city, from parks and playgrounds to mailboxes and bridges. Reporting it quickly is one of the simplest ways to protect our community. Together, we can change that.
Know what counts as graffiti
The Graffiti-Free City Campaign reminds citizens to report graffiti: any writing, drawing, or symbols applied to a surface without the consent of the property owner, authorized agent, or designate.
Graffiti is mischief, a Criminal Code offence. It can be punishable by up to a 10-year prison sentence.
It’s more than just an eyesore
Reporting and swiftly cleaning up graffiti isn’t just about tidying the streets, it’s about safeguarding our community’s integrity.
Unaddressed graffiti sends a damaging message: apathy breeds more graffiti and invites crime to thrive. Every dollar spent on cleanup is a dollar diverted from vital social services. But together, we can change that.
Three ways to stop graffiti
Brighten it up
Increase lighting and visibility in vulnerable locations so there’s nowhere to hide.
Green it out
Restrict access to bare walls by planting shrubs or trees in front of them.
Teach the next generation
Educate students with the Civics 4 Kids! workbook on littering and graffiti.
Neighbourhood Knights Comic Books
An amazing series of comic books that teach super important lessons about preventing crime and making our community even better. Get ready, heroes!
Stopping vandalism
Keeping streets clean
Standing up to bullying
Preventing shoplifting
Cyberbullying safety
Free PDF, ready to read or print.
Spot it? Report it.
Every report helps keep Mississauga’s parks, playgrounds, and streets clean and safe. Reach out and let us know.
Report GraffitiQuestions about the Graffiti-Free City Campaign or the Neighbourhood Knights comics? Get in touch with our team.