The City of Vaughan is planning the future of the Weston Road and Highway 7 – also known as the Weston 7 – area. As one of Vaughan’s key development zones, various studies and plans are being done concurrently to help guide the growth of the area. This includes the Weston 7 Secondary Plan.

Got lots of leaves? We’ve got the solution! The City of Vaughan’s leaf and yard waste collection is moving to a weekly pickup schedule starting the week of Oct. 15. That means staff will collect your yard waste materials every week on your regularly scheduled collection day.  

Before you place materials at the curb, don’t forget these collection day tips:

There is no better time for a home refresh than during the change of seasons. If you’re getting rid of some gently used items, take advantage of the City of Vaughan’s Curbside Giveaway Days this weekend! 

Place up to six garbage items curbside

Check your calendar – the City of Vaughan’s Double-Up Days program is back this week or next week, depending on your scheduled collection day. Instead of the regular three-item limit, you can place up to six garbage items curbside, and no paid tags are required.

But first, here’s a refresher on what you need to know to have a successful collection day:

The Vaughan In Motion Health and Wellness Expo is an innovative event that combines Exhibits, Guest Speakers, Demonstrations, Giveaways and Contests, Health Screenings and much more.

Our goal is to empower individuals to take control of their health while fostering connections between professionals and the community.

Wouldn’t it be handy to have your waste collection schedule available on your smartphone or tablet? Well, you’re in luck! The Recycle Coach app allows you to view your collection schedule, search what waste items go where and get notified when it’s time to put your waste at the curb – and much more!

Vaughan is home to more than 135,000 trees that enhance the quality of life in our community – and maintaining them is important to our ecosystem's health and prosperity. While it’s our job to prune and protect them, sometimes, it’s necessary for City of Vaughan crews to remove an unhealthy or dangerous tree. 

You may be wondering when or why? We’re answering your top questions about the City of Vaughan’s tree maintenance program.

Why does the City remove trees?