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1 JANUARY DECEMBER 2018 Waste Collection Schedule vaughan.ca/waste

2 City of Vaughan is committed to environmental sustainability and creating a better THE future for our growing community. Our award-winning programs make it easy for residents to make green decisions and participate in our waste diversion efforts. We are focused on providing cost-effective and efficient services that protect the health of our families, communities, local economy and natural heritage. Since the City s waste management strategy was launched more than a decade ago, we have continued to introduce new and innovative programs, with a focus on diverting garbage from landfill. One of the ways we are achieving this is through a new initiative introduced in 2017 Curbside Giveaway. It encourages residents to leave gently used items out once a month for others to take. It gives these items a new life and promotes recycling. MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Our many programs are successful thanks to our citizens. I would like to thank you for your dedication and helping us meet our waste reduction targets. Together, we can continue to work towards ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable future for Vaughan. Sincerely, Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C. Mayor

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Waste Collection Program / My Waste Mobile App Christmas Tree Collection / Winter Months / January What Goes in the Blue Box / February What Goes in the Green Bin / March Environmental Days / April Curbside Giveaway / May Waste Collection: Leaf and Yard / June Garbage 101: Using the Right Bins / July Waste Collection: Garbage / August Collector Safety / Double-Up Days / September Where to Purchase or Replace Boxes, Bins and Tags / October How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste and Large Metal Items / November Common Reasons for Refused / Missed Collections / December York Region Waste Depots / Safe Disposal of Fat(s), Oil(s) and Grease

4 Waste Collection Program The City of Vaughan provides waste collection services to all eligible residential properties. This includes the collection of blue box recycling, green bin organics, leaf and yard waste, garbage, Christmas trees, and appliance/metal items. WASTE COLLECTION PROGRAM Waste Collection Frequency To determine which week your garbage is collected: 1. Identify where you live on the map shown on the back cover 2. Identify your collection day and determine if you live in a BLUE ZONE or YELLOW ZONE 3. Follow your colour throughout the calendar Blue box (recycling) and green bin (organics) collection is every week. LEAF AND YARD WASTE GOOD TO KNOW: Set waste materials out no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before collection and no later than 7 a.m. on collection day. Leaf and yard waste is collected weekly in the spring and fall and every other week in the summer. Garbage collection is every other week. GOOD TO KNOW: There is no leaf and yard waste collection during the winter months. 4

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East, in Richmond Hill at no charge or set it out for pickup during the City s spring leaf and yard waste collection program from April 17 to June 8. GOOD TO KNOW: Christmas trees larger than 2.

6 CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION Christmas trees are collected from Jan. 9 to Jan. 19 on your regular collection day. Missed Christmas tree collection? Drop off your tree at the Bloomington Yard Waste Depot, 1351 Bloomington Rd. East, in Richmond Hill at no charge or set it out for pickup during the City s spring leaf and yard waste collection program from April 17 to June 8. GOOD TO KNOW: Christmas trees larger than 2.13 metres (seven feet) cannot fit into the collection vehicles and must be cut in half. DURING WINTER MONTHS Waste materials (including Christmas trees) should not be placed on roads or behind/on top of snowbanks. Collectible materials should be placed on the right side of your driveway approximately 0.9 metres (three feet) from the curbside. The right side of the driveway is defined as the right side when standing at the curb facing the house. DOUBLE-UP DAYS You can dispose of up to six items of garbage on Double-Up Days. + The first one is in January. Learn more at vaughan.ca/waste. 6

7 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 31 New Year s Day Municipal offices closed Waste collection will not be affected Double-Up Days Double-Up Days GOOD TO KNOW: Remove tinsel, ornaments, 03 plastic bags and stands before placing Christmas trees curbside. Regular set-out times apply. JANUARY

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Plastic bottles, jugs and containers Milk/juice cartons and drink boxes (no straws) Steel/aluminum food and beverage cans Empty paint and aerosol cans (lids removed) Aluminum trays,

8 ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Plastic bottles, jugs and containers Milk/juice cartons and drink boxes (no straws) Steel/aluminum food and beverage cans Empty paint and aerosol cans (lids removed) Aluminum trays, plates and foil Unbroken glass bottles and jars Household paper and paper products (books, magazines, etc.) Boxboard, broken down and flattened (detergent, dry food boxes, etc.) Corrugated cardboard (flatten and tie cardboard bundles no greater than 0.6 metres x 0.6 metres x 0.3 metres or two feet x two feet x one foot) WHAT GOES IN THE BLUE BOX DO NOT INCLUDE: Styrofoam, plastic packaging, bags and wraps, clothing, hangers and CDs Reminder: Do not stack blue boxes on top of each other boxes can fall over. The weight of any one container and its contents may not exceed 20.5 kilogram (45 pounds). Do not place items for collection in plastic bags. All containers must be empty and rinsed. Acceptable Containers: Blue boxes provided by the City or similar-sized blue boxes purchased at a store (53 litres/14 gallons to 121 litres/32 gallons) Cardboard bundled and placed beside the blue box no larger than 0.6 metres x 0.6 metres x 0.3 metres (two feet x two feet x one foot) Unacceptable Containers: Cardboard boxes Containers with attached lids and/or wheels Garbage containers Oversized containers Semi-opaque plastic garbage or recycling bags 8

9 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT GOOD TO KNOW: On windy days, place heavier recyclables on top of blue boxes to keep lighter items from blowing away Family Day Municipal offices closed. Waste collection will not be affected Follow us on social media: vaughan.ca/socialmedia FEBRUARY

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Fruit and vegetable scraps Meat and fish products Pasta, baked goods and cereals Dairy products and egg shells Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags Soiled paper plates, towels and

10 ACCEPTABLE ITEMS: Fruit and vegetable scraps Meat and fish products Pasta, baked goods and cereals Dairy products and egg shells Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags Soiled paper plates, towels and tissues Diapers and sanitary products Cut flowers and small house plants, including soil (no pots) Animal waste, hamster/bird bedding and kitty litter WHAT GOES IN THE GREEN BIN DO NOT INCLUDE: Styrofoam, plastic wrap, containers and trays, milk bags, dryer lint, dryer sheets, disposable mop sheets, cigarette butts, fireplace or barbecue ash, wood pieces, and vacuum bags and contents Acceptable Containers: Green bins provided by the City Green bins purchased at participating stores that are similar in size to the ones offered by the City (46.5 litres/13 gallons) The weight of any one full container and its contents may not exceed 20.5 kilogram (45 pounds) Unacceptable Containers: Cardboard boxes, regular garbage containers or bags. Don t Know Where It Goes? Check out the What Goes Where look-up tool at vaughan.ca/waste. GOOD TO KNOW: Use compostable bags. Black garbage bags will not be accepted. GOOD TO KNOW: Organic materials placed in the green bin must be in a tied bag. 10

11 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT For more information, visit vaughan.ca/waste or call Good Friday Municipal offices closed Holiday Schedule Collection moved one day later MARCH

12 Sunday, May 6 Garnet A. Williams Community Centre Environmental D AY S 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Exchange damaged City-issued blue boxes and green bins or purchase NEW blue boxes, kitchen containers, green bins and composters. Purchase garbage tags. Get rid of your e-waste, donate gently used clothing and get your FREE MULCH. Learn about the essential services Public Works professionals provide. 501 CLARK AVE. W. Saturday, May 26 PUBLIC WORKS DAY Joint Operations Centre 2800 RUTHERFORD RD. Saturday, June 2 Al Palladini Community Centre 9201 ISLINGTON AVE. Saturday, June 16 Vellore Village Community Centre 1 VILLA ROYALE AVE. Sunday, June 24 North Thornhill Community Centre 300 PLEASANT RIDGE AVE. 12

13 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 01 Easter Monday02 Municipal offices closed Waste collection will not be affected Double-Up Days Double-Up Days WEEKLY leaf and yard waste collection BEGINS GOOD TO KNOW: Branches must be securely bundled and no wider than 10 centimetres (four inches) in diameter per branch. GOOD TO KNOW: Environmental Days start in May. Check vaughan.ca/envservices. APRIL

14 VA U G H A N Curbside Giveaway Calling all treasure hunters! Looking to get rid of unwanted, gently used goods? Give useful items a new life with Curbside Giveaway! May 26 and May 27 Aug. 25 and Aug. 26 June 23 and June 24 Sept. 29 and Sept. 30 July 28 and July 29 Oct. 20 and Oct. 21 Material may be placed at the curb on Saturday starting at 7 a.m. Unclaimed items must be brought in by 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/waste. 14

15 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Environmental Day Garnet A. Williams Community Centre Victoria Day Public Works 26 Municipal offices Day Event closed Joint Waste National Public Works Week Operations collection Centre will not be affected. Curbside Giveaway Curbside Giveaway Follow us on social media: vaughan.ca/socialmedia MAY

16 WASTE COLLECTION: LEAF AND YARD Acceptable Items: Corn stalks and pumpkins Fruit and vegetables Unacceptable Items: Animal feces Dirt and soil Non-organic materials (e.g. flower pots) Leaf and yard waste mixed with other waste Kitchen organic waste Shrubbery and tree clippings Leaves and garden plants Stones Root balls Sod Stumps Tree trunks GOOD TO KNOW: Excess yard waste can be dropped off at the Bloomington Yard Waste Depot. See page 30. LEAF AND YARD WASTE Acceptable Containers: Paper bags used for leaf and yard waste Waste containers without lids, with handles and marked Yard Waste Maximum 121 litres (32 gallons) in volume Limits: Bundles: 1.5 metres (five feet) in length and 0.6 metres (two feet) in diameter Individual branches must not exceed 10 centimetres (four inches in diameter) Weight: One container/kraft paper bag and its contents may not exceed 20.5 kilogram (45 pounds). Includes bundles. Unacceptable Containers Cardboard boxes, degraded paper bags, plastic bags Green bins or blue boxes Unmarked containers and/or containers with lids on them GOOD TO KNOW: FREE leaf and yard waste stickers are available at most City facilities. 16

17 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Follow us on social media: vaughan.ca/socialmedia Environmental Day Al Palladini Community Centre Environmental Day North Thornhill Community Centre Curbside Giveaway EVERY OTHER WEEK leaf and yard waste collection BEGINS WEEKLY leaf and yard waste collection ENDS Environmental Day Vellore Village Community Centre Curbside Giveaway JUNE

190 litres (50 gallons) BINS MUST BE: a maximum of 121 litres (32 gallons) in volume with two sturdy handles and removeable lids. a maximum of 20.

18 GARBAGE 101: USING THE RIGHT BINS GOOD TO KNOW: Home or hardware stores carry garbage bins in varying sizes. The standard 190-litre (50 gallon) bins are not acceptable garbage containers for curbside pickup. 190 litres (50 gallons) BINS MUST BE: a maximum of 121 litres (32 gallons) in volume with two sturdy handles and removeable lids. a maximum of 20.5 kilograms (45 pounds) in weight 121 litres (32 gallons) The Power of Baking Soda Cleaners and detergents are considered household hazardous waste. Instead of using harmful chemicals to clean floors, counters, walls and appliances, why not consider an alternative solution? Baking soda put on a damp sponge can be used as a mild abrasive and natural deodorizer that can replace harsh bathroom cleaners. Use it on bathtubs and vanities for sparkling results baking soda to the rescue! 18

19 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Canada Day Canada Day observed Municipal offices closed Waste collection will not be affected Curbside Giveaway Doing home renovations? Learn about waste disposal and contractor consumer protection at vaughan.ca/businesslicensing. Curbside Giveaway JULY

20 WASTE COLLECTION: GARBAGE Acceptable Containers: Regulation-sized garbage bags Regulation-sized containers must be no more than 121 litres (32 gallons) with two sturdy handles and removable lids Unacceptable Containers: Broken or damaged containers Cardboard boxes Containers with attached lids Grocery-type shopping bags Laundry-type baskets and/or similar containers Oversized containers or bags Weight, Quantity and Size Limit: Weight Limit: 20.5 kilograms (45 pounds) per item, including contents of bag/bin and/or bundled material Quantity Limit: Three items every other week (including bulky items) Paid garbage tags are required on extra items over three, up to a maximum of 13 items Size Limit: Bundles: 1.5 metres (five feet) in length and 0.6 metres (two feet) in diameter Bulky Items: 68 kilograms (150 pounds) Broken Glass and Other Sharp Objects These items must be placed in a cardboard box that is safely secured and labelled broken glass. GOOD TO KNOW: Bulky items, such as sofas or bookshelves, count as one waste item. 20

21 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Benjamin 06 Vaughan Day Municipal offices closed Waste collection will not be affected Curbside Giveaway Curbside Giveaway AUGUST

22 Quick Tips To Keep Waste Collectors Safe Our waste collectors lift thousands of bags and bins each day. They face risks if waste is not disposed of properly and need your help to make their job safer: Use proper containers Don t make containers too heavy Safely package and label broken glass and sharp objects Make sure your waste can be safely reached Dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) at the designated depot at 130 McCleary Crt. Following these guidelines will allow collectors to do their jobs quickly and avoid injury. DOUBLE-UP DAYS + Take advantage of Double-Up Days to dispose of up to six items of garbage on your designated garbage collection day without the need for paid garbage tags. The 13-item maximum still applies during Double-Up Days. Refer to the colour zone map at the back of the calendar to determine which week applies to you. Jan Sept. 4 7 Jan Sept April Nov April Nov

23 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Labour Day Municipal offices closed Waste collection will not be affected. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/waste or call Double-Up Days Double-Up Days Curbside Giveaway 30 Curbside Giveaway SEPTEMBER

24 WHERE TO PURCHASE OR REPLACE BOXES, BINS AND TAGS Purchase blue boxes, green bins and garbage tags: City of Vaughan Joint Operations Centre, 2800 Rutherford Rd. Al Palladini Community Centre, 9201 Islington Ave. Dufferin Clark Community Centre, 1441 Clark Ave. W. Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Ave. W. Maple Community Centre, Keele St. North Thornhill Community Centre, 300 Pleasant Ridge Ave. Vellore Village Community Centre, 1 Villa Royale Ave. Vaughan Environmental Day events held May to June Replace damaged City-issued blue boxes, green bins and kitchen containers and purchase new composters: City of Vaughan Joint Operations Centre, 2800 Rutherford Rd. Vaughan Environmental Day events held May to June Purchase garbage tags only: Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr. Chancellor Community Centre, 350 Ansley Grove Rd. Father E. Bulfon Community Centre, 8141 Martin Grove Rd. Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena, 5020 Highway 7 GOOD TO KNOW: Only City-issued bins will be replaced. The City does not replace lost or stolen bins. 24

25 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Curbside Giveaway 07 Thanksgiving Day Municipal offices closed Waste collection will not be affected EVERY OTHER 20 Waste Reduction Week WEEKLY leaf and yard waste collection BEGINS WEEK leaf and yard waste collection ENDS Curbside Giveaway GOOD TO KNOW: Remember to put seasonal decorations like pumpkins, straw and corn stalks out with yard waste. OCTOBER

26 HOW TO DISPOSE OF... Electronic Waste (e-waste) Electronic items should not be thrown in the garbage as they may contain hazardous materials. Here are some examples: Computers, monitors, printers and televisions Stereos, VCR/DVD players and radios Telephones, cellphones, pagers and answering machines Cameras and video projectors Vaughan residents can drop off electronic items free of charge at the McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre located at 130 McCleary Crt. Limits may apply. Disassembled electronics will not be accepted. Visit york.ca/bindicator for a complete list of acceptable materials. GOOD TO KNOW: If your appliance is in good working order, consider donating it to a charity or a family in need. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Anything in your home that is labelled poisonous, corrosive, explosive or flammable must be disposed of safely. Vaughan residents can drop off hazardous waste free of charge at the McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre located at 130 McCleary Crt. Appliance/Large Metal Recovery Collection To arrange for municipal collection of a large metal recovery item, contact the City of Vaughan Environmental Services department at or visit the Joint Operations Centre at 2800 Rutherford Rd. A fee will apply for collection of large appliances. Acceptable Materials: Fridge Stove Freezer Washer Dishwasher Furnace Water heater Pool heater Metal bathtub Barbecue (tank removed) Dryer Metal water softener Dehumidifier (sand removed) 26

27 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Follow us on social media: vaughan.ca/socialmedia Double-Up Days Double-Up Days NOVEMBER

28 COMMON REASONS FOR... Refused Collections Bags/containers over the three-item garbage limit without a paid garbage tag Cardboard is not flattened and bundled Cardboard exceeds size limits Excessive contamination or unacceptable materials in the blue box, green bin or leaf and yard waste container Leaf and yard waste container is unmarked, does not have handles and/or lid has not been removed Materials placed in oversized or improper containers Non-collectible waste Overflowing waste containers Overweight item/container Set in a snowbank Missed Collections Items not out by 7 a.m. Items hidden, inaccessible or set in a snowbank Items placed too far back from the curb Materials not scheduled for collection that day/week 28

29 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Follow us on social media: vaughan.ca/socialmedia WEEKLY leaf and yard waste collection ENDS Christmas Eve 24 Christmas Day 25 Boxing Day 26 Collection moved 27 Collection moved Collection moved one Collection moved one one day later one day later day later day later 30 New Year s Eve 31 New Year s Day Municipal FESTIVE CLOSURE: For information, call offices closed DECEMBER

York Region Waste Depots McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre 130 McCleary Court, City of Vaughan (Highway 7 and Creditstone Road) Accepted: Blue box recyclables Cardboard Compact

30 York Region Waste Depots McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre 130 McCleary Court, City of Vaughan (Highway 7 and Creditstone Road) Accepted: Blue box recyclables Cardboard Compact fluorescent light bulbs Concrete and drywall* Electronic waste Garbage* Household hazardous waste (maximum 60L per vehicle per day) Large, clean polystyrene foam Liquid cooking oil (maximum 4L container) Metal and refrigerated appliances* Scrap metal Shredded paper Tires (limit of four per day) Wood* *FEES APPLY Vehicle restrictions may apply. Vehicles with hydraulic lifts, not permitted. Cash, debit and credit cards accepted. Bloomington Yard Waste Depot Miller Compost Bloomington Facility 1351 Bloomington Road East, Town of Richmond Hill Accepted: Flowers and garden plants Grass clippings Hay (clean, small quantities) Leaves Shrubs and branches Sod (small residential quantities, dirt removed) Weeds Yard waste in plastic bags must be emptied. FEES: Residential loads less than one cubic yard (9 paper bags): $0 Loads over one cubic yard: $65 per tonne Cash, debit and credit cards accepted. The Vaughan Household Hazardous Waste Depot has now closed. Materials previously accepted at this depot are now accepted at the McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre. Don t know where it goes? Visit york.ca/bindicator York Region s online, easy-to-use waste database Waste depots are for York Region residents only. Proof of residency required. Fees and hours subject to change without notice. All depots closed civic and statutory holidays. For current fees and hours please visit york.ca/wastedepots or call

WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION MAP WEDNESDAY To determine your collection day and colour zone, follow the corresponding colour/day throughout the calendar.

32 WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION MAP WEDNESDAY To determine your collection day and colour zone, follow the corresponding colour/day throughout the calendar. Also check your schedule online by visiting vaughan.ca/waste. WEDNESDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY Zone boundaries are the centre of the road. N THURSDAY WEDNESDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY Environmental Services Joint Operations Centre 2800 Rutherford Rd. T E. accessvaughan@vaughan.ca vaughan.ca/waste

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