Leaf and yard waste collection may be delayed – keep your materials curbside

The City of Vaughan’s waste collectors are working hard to pick up leaf and yard waste, but due to the high volume of materials, collection is delayed today. Please leave your materials curbside until they are picked up – possibly late this evening and into tomorrow morning. Thank you for your patience.

Here are some leaf and yard waste collection tips to keep in mind:

• Leaf and yard waste must be placed out in Kraft paper bags or open-top rigid containers with handles of up to 121 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 as they will break during collection. If the forecast calls for inclement weather overnight – like strong winds or heavy rain – wait until the morning to place out your materials.
• If you are not using a Kraft 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.
• Place your materials at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before collection day and no later than 7 a.m. on collection day. Collection times may vary.

To learn more about the City’s waste services, visit vaughan.ca/waste. For questions, contact Service Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or service@vaughan.ca.

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