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Leaf and Yard Waste

2021 Leaf and Yard Waste Schedule

The City of Vaughan’s weekly spring leaf and yard waste collection begins the third week of April each year to help protect native and pollinator-friendly species. Research suggests that waiting to clean up your garden or yard, until temperatures are consistently warm (around 15 C and above), directly benefits these habitats.

In Vaughan, leaf and yard waste is collected and processed to produce Compost Quality Alliance certified compost. The leaf and yard waste program is an essential component of the City’s waste diversion efforts.

Compost created from the City’s leaf and yard waste is a beneficial product used by contractors and citizens in agriculture, horticulture, landscaping and home gardening.

Spring Weekly Yard Waste Collection – April 20 until June 11

Every Other Week Yard Waste Collection (on Garbage Week) – June 15 until October 15

Fall Weekly Yard Waste Collection – October 19 until December 10

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Set-out requirements

Acceptable containers

Kraft paper bags designed for leaf and yard waste material
Designated open-top rigid containers such as regulation sized garbage containers marked 'Leaf and Yard Waste'

Unacceptable containers

Plastic bags
Cardboard boxes
Oversized rigid containers
Green bins
Recycling blue boxes
Rigid containers with lids

Weight and size limits

The total weight of one container or Kraft paper bag and contents and/or individual bundles must not exceed 20.5 kilograms or 45 pounds.
Bundles cannot exceed 1.5 metres (five feet) in length and 0.6 metres (two feet) in diameter.
Individual branches cannot exceed 10 centimetres. (four inches) in diameter (bundled securely).

Acceptable leaf and yard waste materials

plant material (soil removed), leaves, branches, and twigs
Any container or bundle weighing less than 20.5 kilograms (45 pounds)
Branches, twigs and cuttings that are tied in secure bundles and less than 1.5 metres (five feet) in length and 0.6 metres (two feet) in diameter
Individual branches that are less than 10 centimetres (four inches) in diameter (bundled securely)
Seasonal decor such as pumpkins, straw and cornstalks

Unacceptable leaf and yard waste materials

Stumps and root balls
Any leaf and yard waste material contaminated with household waste or non-leaf and yard waste such as green bin organics
Any set out that contains sod, soil, rocks or stones (contact York Region for rock and stone disposal options)

Placement of materials

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

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.