For over 25 years, Summit Property Group has partnered with municipalities to manage the delicate process of homeless encampment cleanups, always in compliance with local by-laws. Our extensive experience in this area has enabled us to refine a respectful, efficient, and community-focused approach to these sensitive situations. One of our most recent projects involved the clearance of multiple encampments in public spaces, carried out under the supervision of municipal by-law officers to ensure adherence to regulations.
As part of the project, by-law officers were present on-site throughout the process to maintain transparency and ensure that all actions were legally compliant. Our team worked in close coordination with these officers to execute the cleanups according to the municipality’s procedures, which included providing adequate notice to individuals living in the encampments, offering social service referrals, and ensuring public safety was prioritized.
The cleanup process began with a thorough assessment of each site, identifying potential hazards such as discarded waste, hazardous materials, and environmental damage. We deployed a skilled team trained in biohazard and waste disposal, who took special care to handle dangerous materials like used needles and contaminated waste. Our commitment to environmental responsibility also meant that we recycled or safely disposed of as much material as possible, minimizing landfill waste.
In collaboration with local social services, we coordinated efforts to ensure individuals in the encampments were connected with resources, such as temporary housing and health services, prior to the cleanup. This approach was critical in ensuring that our work not only restored public spaces but also contributed to a compassionate solution for those affected.
Once the sites were cleared, our team moved into the restoration phase. This involved re-landscaping public areas, repairing any damage to municipal property, and implementing preventative measures to discourage future encampments, such as enhanced lighting and physical barriers. Our ability to restore these spaces quickly and effectively allowed the community to reclaim public areas, ensuring their safe and enjoyable use by all residents.
By having by-law officers on-site throughout the process and leveraging our 25 years of expertise, Summit Property Group was able to execute the cleanup in a way that was both efficient and humane, while fully complying with the municipality’s legal and regulatory framework. This project exemplifies our commitment to serving municipalities with the highest level of professionalism, sensitivity, and accountability.
