• Bulky items are considered garbage and therefore count as items toward the 3 item garbage limit.
• Sofa beds must have the mattress removed and frame securely tied.
• Keep bulky items dry. This reduces the weight of the item for collection crews.
• Consider donating functional items to families in need and / or charitable organizations.
• Chairs, tables, book shelves etc. must be free of hazards (i.e. nails) and secured appropriately. Bulky items cannot exceed 68 kg (150 lbs.).
• The City reserves the right to refuse unsafe, overweight and / or oversized items.

Bulky Items - Toilets

• The tank must be separated from the bowl for all two piece toilets. Each toilet will be counted as one item towards the three item limit. The toilet should not be placed in a cardboard box, unless it has broken into smaller pieces.
• Toilets can also be delivered to any of York Region`s Community Environmental Centres (CEC).
• York Region's Community Environmental Centre in Vaughan is located at 130 McCleary Crt. (Hwy 7 and Creditstone Rd. area).

• All sharp and hazardous objects must be removed.
• Items are to be secured as a bundle not exceeding 20 kg. (45 lbs.).
• Ensure 'irregular shaped objects' are not defined as non collectible waste.
• The City reserves the right to refuse unsafe, overweight and / or oversized items.