Leaf and yard waste collection ends this week

Winter is almost here, which means the City of Vaughan’s leaf and yard waste collection is ending until next spring. 

To help ensure your collection day runs smoothly, here’s everything you need to know.

• Materials should be placed at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on your collection day. Collection times may vary.
• Leaf and yard waste must be placed out in Kraft paper bags or open-top rigid containers with handles that are no more than121 litres (32 gallons) in size and clearly marked “Leaf and Yard Waste.” Plastic bags are not permitted.
• Keep the Kraft paper bags dry – wet or degraded bags cannot be picked up because they may break during collection. If the forecast calls for inclement weather overnight, such as strong winds or heavy rain – wait until the morning to place your materials at the curb.
• If you are not using a paper bag, you can place materials in a bin with a yard waste sticker. Stickers are mailed out upon request by calling Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or emailing service@vaughan.ca. They are also available at select community centres while supplies last.

Residents can also drop off yard waste at select York Region waste depots – fees apply. The depots accept larger materials, including branches (no larger than 30 centimetres in diameter and 1.8 metres in length), flowers, plants, leaves, shrubs and more. For more information, visit york.ca/WasteDepots. 

Try composting!

Consider purchasing a backyard composter to turn yard waste materials into compost. You can leave grass clippings on your lawn to decrease the amount of leaf and yard waste placed at the curb for collection.

Check out the 2026 Waste Collection Schedule for the full listing of next year’s leaf and yard waste collection days.  Visit the City’s leaf and yard waste webpage for more information.

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