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Appliance and Metal Pick up

The City of Vaughan collects large appliances and metal items by appointment only. This service is available only to Vaughan residents. Commercial-sized appliances and non-residential establishments are not eligible for this type of collection service. To avoid the collection fee, residents may seek alternative disposal options.

There are many ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. The City runs a Waste Reduction Week every year. Find out more on how to participate in this program all year round.

Residents living in condominiums or apartments serviced by the City must book appointments through the property manager.

Fees

A service fee of $39 (taxes included) per appliance applies.
Prices are subject to change and all sales are final.
Accepted payments are noted below.
An administration fee of $6 per appliance applies to all approved cancellations and refunds (PDF).

Booking and payment options

When to book

Appointments booked prior to 12 noon on Tuesday will take place on Thursday of the same week. Appointments booked after 12 noon on Tuesday will occur on Thursday of the following week.

By phone

Call the City of Vaughan at 905-832-2281 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
Accepted phone payments: Visa, MasterCard and American Express.

In person

Visit the Joint Operations Centre at 2800 Rutherford Rd. between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Accepted payments: cash, cheque, Visa, American Express, MasterCard or debit.

By mail

Mail-in written requests must include:

name
phone number
address
types and quantity of appliances to be picked up

Once received, the City will contact you with the scheduled appointment date and confirmation number.
Accepted mail payments: cheque made payable to the City of Vaughan
Mail-in requests are to be submitted to:

City of Vaughan, Joint Operations Centre
Environmental Services, Waste Management Section
2800 Rutherford Rd.
Vaughan, ON L4K 2N9

Refund policy

Cancellations are accepted if made by 12 p.m. the day before the scheduled collection. For example, if the scheduled pick up day is Thursday, a refund request must be received on Wednesday before 12 p.m. Requests for cancellation or refunds that are not made within the requested timeframe will not be accepted and no refund will be granted. Appliance(s) must be set out according to the City's Waste Collection By-law 217-2010 (PDF).

An administration fee of $6 per appliance applies to all approved cancellations and refunds (PDF).

Set-out requirements

Appliance and metal items should be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before the collection appointment date and no later than 7 a.m. on the day of the appointment. Fines may be charged for non-compliance.

For safety reasons, please remove the doors of fridges, stoves, freezers and lockable large appliances.

Acceptable items

air-conditioning units
barbecues, tanks removed
bathtubs (metal)
dehumidifiers
dishwashers
dryers
fireplace inserts
freezers
furnaces
hot water tanks (metal), drained
humidifiers
metal pipes, disassembled, not exceeding 1.5 metres in length
oil tanks or drums, emptied
pool heaters, filter medium removed (i.e. sand)
push lawn mowers or push snow blowers (electric gas or manual), liquids removed
range hood fans
refrigerators
stoves
swing sets, disassembled, not exceeding 1.5 metres in length
washing machines
water pressure tanks
water softeners (metal), filter medium removed (i.e. salt)
water coolers (metal)
any other item designated as a large metal resource item (please call Environmental Services with any questions about the item)

Alternative disposal options

If the appliance is in good working order, consider donating it to a charity or family in need. Appliances can also be taken to one of York Region’s Community Environmental Centers. The Vaughan location is at 130 McCleary Crt. (Creditstone Road and Highway 7). Determine if the retail outlet where new appliances are purchased has a disposal or take-away option for old appliances. Alternatively, a private scrap metal dealer (search online or in the yellow pages) may also be contacted.

Contact Information

Environmental Services

Phone: 905-832-2281

Fax: 905-303-2005

Email: accessvaughan@vaughan.ca

Location:

Joint Operations Centre
2800 Rutherford Rd.
Vaughan, ON L4K 2N9

Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.