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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.

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 at Vaughan City Hall, the Joint Operations Centre and most community centres.
• The City of Vaughan will collect a total of 13 garbage items, per location, on any given collection day.

Collection times 

Set-out requirements

• Rigid, reusable containers specifically designed to contain residential waste. Bins must be no greater than 121 litres in volume, with two 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

• 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

• 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).

• 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.