Green Bin Organics

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Green Bin Organics

Collections

Green bin waste is collected once a week on the scheduled collection day.

Collection times

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

Set-out requirements

Container type

Acceptable containers

a green bin provided by the City of Vaughan
a green bin obtained at retail outlets – ensure bins are identical to City bins
a large amount of diapers can be placed in a compostable bag used solely for diapers and placed beside or on top of the green bin for collection

Unacceptable containers

regular garbage containers or bags
cardboard boxes or other like containers

Weight and size limits

The total weight of one full container and its contents must not exceed 20.5 kilograms (45 pounds).

Use of compostable bags is preferred but plastic bags are accepted. Compostable logo image

Certified compostable bags will display a 'compostable' logo on the packaging. Paper bags are also compostable, but these do not require the compostable logo.

Due to the nature of some of the materials collected in the green bin (pet waste, diapers, sanitary products, etc.), the City requires all organics to be bagged.

Is the right bag being used?
Some companies market their bags “biodegradable” for use in green bins, but this is not always the case. Biodegradable bags break down into smaller pieces of plastic, and don’t decompose. For this reason, compostable bags are preferred.

How to use the green bin
Green bins should be kept in a garage or an easy area of access. Small kitchen containers can be placed under your kitchen sink or counter for convenience. With either option, remember that all household organic waste must be placed inside the green bin.

Option 1 – Line the kitchen container with a bag. Fill the lined kitchen container with organics. When full, tie the organic filled bag and transfer it into the unlined green bin. Place the securely-latched green bin at the curb on your collection day.

Option 2 – Line the green bin with a large bag. Fill the unlined kitchen container with organics. Transfer loose organic materials from the kitchen container into the lined green bin. Tie the green bin liner closed. Place the securely-latched green bin at the curb on your collection day. Incorrect green bin fill image

A large amount of diapers can be placed in a bag used solely for diapers and placed on top of the green bin for collection.

Placement of materials

Clearly identify each waste item (leaf and yard, recycling, garbage, etc.).
Place 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 neighbours.
Ensure waste is properly set out in the winter months.
Organic waste must be placed inside the green container.

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.