Garbage (Residual Waste)

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There are many ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. The City runs a Waste Reduction Double-Up Days image

Week every year. Find out more on how to participate in this program all year round.

Collections

Garbage is collected every other week on the scheduled collection day.
The garbage limit is three items every other week – including bulky items.
A paid garbage tag is required for any item exceeding the three-item limit. Tags can be purchased by calling Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or through our Service Vaughan Portal.
The City of Vaughan will collect a total of 13 garbage items, per location, on any given collection day.

Collection times

Garbage should be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before collection and no later than 7 a.m. the day of collection. The time of collection could change at any time without notice.

Set-out requirements

Acceptable containers

Choose the right bins! Grey/black bins for garbage only.
Rigid, reusable containers specifically designed to contain residential waste. Bins must be no greater than 121 litres in volume, with sturdy open handles and a close fitting lid.
Non-reusable polyethylene bags, no greater than 80 cm by 125 cm in size, which can support 20.4 kg.

Unacceptable containers

Please note! Garbage bins must be 32 gallons (121 litres) or smaller. Carts with attached lids and large wheels pose a hazard to collectors, and are not accepted.

carts/totes
cardboard boxes
grocery-type shopping bags
oversized containers or bags
containers with attached lids (on a hinge)
broken or damaged containers
laundry-type baskets or similar containers

Broken glass

Small quantities of window glass, windows in frames, fluorescent lights and other sharp objects will be collected only if the glass or sharp object is broken down and placed in a cardboard (or similar) box. The box must be safely secured and clearly labelled "Broken Glass" or "Sharp Objects".
Each box of broken glass will count as an item of garbage.

Weight and size limits

Total weight of any item, including a container, must not exceed 20.5 kilograms (45 pounds).
Total length of any garbage item must not exceed 1.5 metres (five feet).

Placement of materials

Clearly identify each waste item (leaf and yard, recycling, garbage, etc.).
Place your collectible waste materials at the curb for collection (on or beside the driveway). Do not place collectible materials on the road, as it may pose a hazard to traffic.
Keep waste materials separate from the neighbours.
Ensure waste is properly set out in the winter months.

LARGE ITEMS

Large items

Large items such as toilets, sofas, chairs and mattresses, are counted towards the three-item garbage limit and are collected on designated garbage collection days.
Sofa beds must have the mattress removed and frame securely tied.
Large items must be kept dry. This reduces the weight of the item for collection crews.
Chairs, tables, book shelves, etc. must be free of hazards (i.e. nails) and secured appropriately.
Consider donating items that are still in good condition to families in need or to charitable organizations.
Large items cannot exceed 68 kilograms (150 pounds).
The City of Vaughan reserves the right to refuse unsafe, overweight or oversized items.

Toilets

Toilets will be counted towards the three-item garbage limit.
Toilet tank must be separated from the bowl for all two-piece toilets.
Toilets 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. The Vaughan location is at 130 McCleary Crt. (Creditstone Road and Highway 7).

Irregular-shaped objects

Irregular-shaped objects that cannot fit into the proper waste container will be collected, provided that the item does not exceed 1.5 metres (five feet) in length and a maximum of 0.9 metres (three feet) in any other dimension.
Ensure all sharp and hazardous objects must be removed.
Ensure items are secured as a bundle not exceeding 20 kilograms (45 pounds).
Ensure all items are not defined as non-collectible waste.
The City reserves the right to refuse unsafe, overweight or oversized items.

Glass and fluorescent lights

Small quantities of window glass, windows in frames, fluorescent lights and other sharp objects will be collected only if the glass or sharp object is broken down and placed in a cardboard (or similar) box. The box must be safely secured and clearly labelled “broken glass” or “sharp objects.”
Fluorescent lights may also be taken to the York Region’s Community Environmental Centres. The Vaughan location is at 130 McCleary Crt. (Creditstone Road and Highway 7).

Appliance and metal pick up

Refer to the appliance and metal pick up section for more information on this program.

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.