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JANUARY – DECEMBER 2017

Waste Collection Schedulevaughan.ca/waste

AT the City of Vaughan, we believe that the responsibility of protecting and preserving our environment belongs to everyone. Efficient and effective waste management

protects the health of our families, communities, local economy and natural heritage.

We have a proud tradition in Vaughan of championing sustainability. It plays an integral role in our Service Excellence Strategy, and we are committed to addressing local environmental issues and working together to ensure an even better, more sustainable city for the future.

I would like to thank you – our residents – for your dedication to our waste reduction programs. We recognize and appreciate the effort you make to decrease the amount of garbage that is going to landfill.

This calendar provides valuable information about recycling programs, green bin collection, leaf and yard waste, and what to do if you miss a pick up. You will also find tips to help reduce waste. I encourage you to use it and to continue making our city a greener place for tomorrow.

Sincerely,

Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, PC Mayor

MESSAGE FROM THE

MAYOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Waste Collection Program / My Waste Mobile App .................... 4 – 5

Christmas Tree Collection | Winter Months / January 2017 ................................ 6 – 7

What Goes in the Blue Box / February 2017 ............................... 8 – 9

What Goes in the Green Bin / March 2017 ................................... 10 – 11

Waste Collection: Leaf and Yard / April 2017 ..................................... 12 – 13

Grasscycling / May 2017 ...................................... 14 – 15

Waste Collection: Garbage / June 2017 ...................................... 16 – 17

Garbage 101: Using the Right Bins / July 2017 ....................................... 18 – 19

Where to Purchase or Replace Boxes, Bins and Tags / August 2017 ................................. 20 – 21

Double-Up Days / September 2017 ........................... 22 – 23

Give Your Clothing and Household Goods a New Life / October 2017 ................................ 24 – 25

How to Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste, E-Waste and Large Metal Items / November 2017 ............................ 26 – 27

Common Reasons for Refused / Missed Collections / December 2017 ............................. 28 – 29

Safe Disposal of Fat, Oil and Grease / York Region Drop-Off Depots .......... 30 – 31

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WASTE COLLECTION

PROGRAM

LEAF AND YARD WASTE

GOOD TO KNOW: There is no leaf and yard waste collection during the winter months.

GOOD TO KNOW: Set waste materials out no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before collection and no later than 7 a.m. on collection day.

Waste Collection Program

The City of Vaughan provides waste collection services to all eligible residential properties. This includes the collection of blue box recycling, green bin organics, leaf and yard waste, garbage, Christmas trees, and appliance/metal items.

Waste Collection Frequency

To determine which week your garbage is collected:

1. Identify where you live on the map shown on the back cover

2. Identify your collection day and determine if you live in a BLUE ZONE or YELLOW ZONE

3. Follow your colour throughout the calendar

Blue box (recycling) and green bin (organics) collection is every week.

Leaf and yard waste

is collected weekly

in the spring and fall and every other

week in the summer.

Garbage collection is every other

week.

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CHRISTMAS TREE

COLLECTIONChristmas trees are collected from Jan. 10 to Jan. 20 on your regular collection day.

Missed Christmas tree collection?

Drop off your tree at the Bloomington Yard Waste Depot, 1351 Bloomington Rd., in Richmond Hill at no charge or set it out for pickup during the City’s spring leaf and yard waste collection program from April 11 to June 2.

DURING

WINTER MONTHS• Waste materials (including Christmas trees) should not be placed

on roads or behind/on top of snowbanks.

• Collectible materials should be placed on the right side of your driveway approximately 0.9 metres (three feet) from the curbside.

• The right side of the driveway is defined as the right side when standing at the curb facing the house.

GOOD TO KNOW: Christmas trees larger than 2.13 metres (seven feet) cannot fit into the collection vehicles and must be cut in half.

TIME TO

CELEBRATE Get ready for a year of national

celebration to mark Canada’s

sesquicentennial! To learn more,

visit vaughan.ca/Canada150.

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JANUARY 2017

GOOD TO KNOW: Remove tinsel, ornaments and plastic bags before placing Christmas trees curbside.

For more information, visit vaughan.ca/waste or call 905-832-2281.

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Double-Up Days

Double-Up Days

New Year’s Day

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• Plastic bottles, jugs and containers

• Milk/juice cartons and drink boxes

• Steel/aluminum food and beverage cans

• Empty paint and aerosol cans (lids removed)

• Aluminum trays, plates and foil

• Unbroken glass bottles and jars

• Household paper and paper products (books, magazines, etc.)

• Boxboard, broken down and flattened (detergent, dry food boxes, etc.)

• Corrugated cardboard (flatten and tie cardboard bundles no greater than 0.6 metres by 0.6 metres by 0.3 metres or two feet by two feet by one foot)

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

WHAT GOES IN THE

BLUE BOX DO NOT INCLUDE: Styrofoam, plastic packaging, bags and wraps,

clothing, hangers and CDs

Reminder: • Do not stack blue boxes on top of each other - boxes can fall over. • Place heavier items on top to prevent lighter items from blowing away. • Do not place items for collection in plastic bags.

Acceptable Containers:

• Blue boxes provided by the City or similar sized blue boxes purchased at a store (53 litres/14 gallons to 83 litres/22 gallons) • Material bundled and placed beside the blue box no larger than 0.6 metres x 0.6 metres x 0.3 metres (two feet x two feet x one foot)

Unacceptable Containers:

• Cardboard boxes • Oversized containers • Containers with attached lids and/or wheels • Semi-opaque plastic garbage • Garbage containers or recycling bags


FEBRUARY 2017

Family DayMunicipal offices closed

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Valentine’s Day

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GOOD TO KNOW: On windy days, place heavier items on top of blue boxes to keep lighter items from blowing away.

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• Fruit and vegetable scraps

• Meat and fish products

• Pasta, baked goods and cereals

• Dairy products and egg shells

• Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags

• Soiled paper plates, towels and tissues

• Diapers and sanitary products

• Cut flowers and small house plants, including soil (no pots)

• Animal waste, hamster/bird bedding and kitty litter

WHAT GOES IN THE

GREEN BIN DO NOT INCLUDE: Styrofoam, plastic wrap, containers and trays, milk bags,

dryer lint, dryer sheets, disposable mop sheets, cigarette butts, fireplace or barbecue ash, wood pieces, vacuum bags and contents


• Green bins provided by the City • Green bins purchased at participating stores that are similar in size to the ones offered by the City (46.5 litres/13 gallons)


Cardboard boxes, regular garbage containers or bags.

Don’t Know Where It Goes?

Check out the What Goes Where look-up tool at vaughan.ca/waste.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS:

GOOD TO KNOW: Organic materials placed in the green bin must be bagged and tied.

GOOD TO KNOW: Use compostable bags. Black garbage bags will not be accepted.


MARCH 2017

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Acceptable Items:

• Corn stalks and pumpkins • Grass, leaves • Fruit and vegetables and garden plants • Shrubbery and tree clippings

Unacceptable Items:

• Animal feces • Kitchen organic waste • Dirt and soil • Root balls • Non-organic materials • Sod (e.g. flower pots) • Stumps • Leaf and yard waste mixed • Tree trunks with other waste


• Paper bags used for leaf and yard waste • Waste containers without lids, with handles and marked “Leaf and Yard Waste”

Size Limit:

Bundles: 1.5 metres (five feet) in length and 0.6 metres (two feet) in diameter

Unacceptable Containers

• Cardboard boxes, degraded paper bags, plastic bags• Green bins or blue boxes• Unmarked containers and/or containers with lids on them

WASTE COLLECTION:

LEAF AND YARD

LEAF AND YARD WASTE

GOOD TO KNOW: Branches must be securely bundled and no wider than 10 centimetres (four inches) in diameter per branch.

GOOD TO KNOW: FREE leaf and yard waste stickers are available at most City facilities.

Excess yard waste can be dropped off at the Bloomington Yard Waste Depot. See page 31.


Easter MondayMunicipal offices closed

APRIL 2017

26 27 28 29 30 31 01

02 03 04 05 06 07 08

09 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Weekly leaf and yard waste

collection BEGINS

Double-Up Days

Double-Up Days

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Good Friday

Holiday ScheduleCollection moved one day later

Municipal offices closed

GOOD TO KNOW: Sod, soil, stones, stumps and root balls are unacceptable leaf and yard waste items. Visit vaughan.ca/waste for more information.

GOOD TO KNOW: Environmental Days are coming. Check vaughan.ca/EnvServices.

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GIVE YOUR SOME

Learn about the benefits of grasscycling at vaughan.ca/waste

Grasscycling is the process

of recycling grass clippings

by leaving them on the lawn

and allowing them to break

down naturally.

Why grasscycle?

• It saves time• It improves lawn quality• It conserves water because the clippings hold moisture in your lawn• It’s a free and natural fertilizer containing essential plant nutrients• It benefits the environment and reduces yard waste


MAY 2017

Public Works Week Event

Victoria DayMunicipal offices closed

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National Public Works Week

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Weight, Quantity and Size Limit

Weight Limit: 20.4 kilograms (45 pounds) per item, including contents of bag/bin and/or bundled material

Quantity Limit:• Three items every other week (including bulky items)• Paid garbage tags are required on extra items

over three, up to a maximum of 13 items

Size Limit: Bundles: 1.5 metres (five feet) in length and 0.6 metres (two feet) in diameter

Bulky Items: 68 kilograms (150 pounds)

Broken Glass and Other Sharp Objects

These items must be placed in a cardboard box that is safely secured and labelled “broken glass.”

WASTE COLLECTION: GARBAGE Acceptable Containers:

• Regulation-sized garbage bags

• Regulation-sized containers with handles and removable lids

Maximum diameter: 0.5 metres (1.5 feet)

Maximum height: 0.9 metres (three feet)


• Broken or damaged containers

• Cardboard boxes

• Containers with attached lids

• Grocery-type shopping bags

• Laundry-type baskets and/or similar containers

• Oversized containers or bags

|- 0.5 m / 1.5 ft-|

|- 0.9 m / 3 ft -|


JUNE 2017

EVERY OTHER WEEK leaf and

yard waste collection BEGINS

28 29 30 31 01 02 03

04 05 06 07 08 09 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17

18 19 20 21 22 23 24

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17


WEEKLY leaf and yard waste collection ENDS

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GARBAGE 101:

USING THE RIGHT BINSJust RIGHT:

Maximum|- 0.5 m / 1.5 ft -|

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Too HEAVY:Waste over

20.4 kg / 45 lbs

Too BIG:

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The Magic of VinegarCleaners and detergents are considered household hazardous waste. Instead of using harmful chemicals to clean floors, counters, walls and appliances, why not consider an alternative solution?

Vinegar is a non-toxic, effective method for killing mould, bacteria and germs and can be used in every room in the house. Just mix with water and wipe away – vinegar for the win!

GOOD TO KNOW: Home or hardware stores carry garbage bins in varying sizes. The standard 190-litre (50 gallon) and 120-litre (32 gallon) bins are not acceptable garbage containers for curbside pickup. Opt for the 75-litre (20 gallon) bin.120 litres

(32 gallons)

190 litres(50 gallons)


JULY 2017

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02 03 04 05 06 07 08

09 10 11 12 13 14 15

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23 24 25 26 27 28 29

31 31 01 02 03 04 05

Canada Day

Canada Day observed


For more information, visit vaughan.ca/waste or call 905-832-2281.30

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Visit vaughan.ca/Canada150 to learn about

all the ways to celebrate Canada’s birthday.

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WHERE TO PURCHASE OR REPLACE

BOXES, BINS AND TAGSBlue Boxes, Green Bins and Garbage Tags:

• City of Vaughan Joint Operations Centre, 2800 Rutherford Rd.• Al Palladini Community Centre, 9201 Islington Ave.• Dufferin Clark Community Centre, 1441 Clark Ave. W.• Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, 501 Clark Ave. W. • Maple Community Centre, 10190 Keele St. • North Thornhill Community Centre,

300 Pleasant Ridge Ave. • Vellore Village Community Centre,

1 Villa Royale Ave. • Vaughan Environmental Day events

held throughout the year

Composters and Kitchen Containers / Damaged City-issued Blue Box and Green Bin Replacements:

• City of Vaughan Joint Operations Centre, 2800 Rutherford Rd.• Vaughan Environmental Day events held throughout the year

Garbage Tags Only:

• Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.• Chancellor Community Centre, 350 Ansley Grove Rd.• Father E. Bulfon Community Centre, 8141 Martin Grove Rd.• Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena, 5020 Highway 7

GOOD TO KNOW: Damaged non-City-issued bins will not be replaced by the City of Vaughan.


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Benjamin Vaughan Day


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DOUBLE-UP DAYSQuick Tips To Keep Our Waste Collectors SafeOur waste collectors lift thousands of bags and bins each day. They face risks if garbage is not disposed of properly and need your help to make their job safer:

• Use proper containers• Don’t make containers too heavy• Safely package and label broken glass and sharp objects• Make sure your waste can be safely reached• Dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) at the designated depot at 2840 Rutherford Rd.

Following these guidelines will allow our collectors to do their jobs quickly and avoid injury.

Take advantage of Double-Up Days to dispose of up to six items of garbage on your designated garbage collection day without the need for paid garbage tags. The 13-item maximum still applies during Double-Up Days. Refer to the colour zone map at the back of the calendar to determine which week applies to you.

Jan. 10 – 13 Sept. 5 – 8

Jan. 17 – 20 Sept. 12 – 15

April 11 – 15 Nov. 14 – 17

April 18 – 21 Nov. 21 – 24


SEPTEMBER 2017

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Labour DayMunicipal offices closed

Double-Up Days

Double-Up Days


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GIVE YOUR CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS A NEW LIFE!In York Region, clothing and other textiles represent up to five per cent of the material destined for landfill. Almost all of this material can be reused or repurposed by local organizations and recyclers — everything from clothing and old socks to backpacks and curtains.

These items are valuable resources for local charitable organizations. Many offer a free home pick-up service, including the Canadian Diabetes Association, Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy and the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Just make sure your donation is clean, dry and odourless.

You can also…• Host a clothing swap among friends and neighbours• Offer items for sale or giveaway on

online forums like Kijiji, Craigslist or Freecycle

• Use local clothing drop-off bins located at various locations in the community

Visit york.ca/bindicator for other options on where to get rid of your unwanted items.


WEEKLY leaf and yard

waste collection

BEGINS

01 02 03 04 05 06 07

08 09 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

29 30 31 01 02 03 04

Thanksgiving Day


OCTOBER 2017 25

GOOD TO KNOW: On windy days, place heavier items on top of blue boxes to keep lighter items from blowing away.

EVERY OTHER WEEK leaf and yard waste collection ENDS

Halloween

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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Anything in your home that is labelled poisonous, corrosive, explosive or flammable must be disposed of safely. Vaughan residents can drop off hazardous waste free of charge at the York Region HHW Vaughan Depot, 2840 Rutherford Rd. (scheduled to move late 2017).

Electronic Waste (E-Waste)

Electronic items should not be thrown in the garbage as they may contain hazardous materials. Here are some examples:

• Computers, monitors and printers• Stereos, VCR/DVD players and radios• Telephones, cellphones, pagers and answering machines• Cameras and video projectors

Disassembled electronics will not be accepted. Visit york.ca/bindicator for a complete list of acceptable materials.

HOW TO

DISPOSE OF...Appliance/Large Metal Recovery Collection

For Municipal Collection: To arrange for municipal collection of a large metal recovery item, please contact the City of Vaughan Environmental Services department at 905-832-8562 or visit the Joint Operations Centre at 2800 Rutherford Rd. A fee will apply for collection of large appliances.

Acceptable Materials:

• Fridge • Stove • Dishwasher• Freezer • Washer • Dryer• Water heater • Furnace • Dehumidifier• Metal bathtub • Pool heater• Barbecue (tank removed)• Metal water softener (sand removed)

GOOD TO KNOW: If your appliance is in good working order, consider donating it to a charity or a family in need.


NOVEMBER 2017

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Double-Up Days

Double-Up Days


Remembrance Day

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Refused Collections

• Bags/containers over the three-item garbage limit without a paid garbage tag• Cardboard is not flattened and bundled• Cardboard exceeds size limits• Excessive contamination or unacceptable materials in the blue box, green bin or leaf and yard waste container• Leaf and yard waste container is unmarked, does not have handles and/or lid has not been removed• Materials placed in oversized or improper containers• Non-collectible waste• Overflowing waste containers• Overweight item/container• Set in a snowbank

COMMON

REASONS FOR... Missed Collections

• Items not out by 7 a.m.• Items hidden, inaccessible or set in a snowbank• Items placed too far back from the curb• Materials not scheduled for collection that day/week


DECEMBER 2017

Christmas Day Boxing Day

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FESTIVE CLOSURE: For information, call 905-832-2281

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06New Year’s DayMunicipal offices closed

Christmas Eve

New Year’s Eve

WEEKLY leaf and yard waste collection ENDS

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MYTH:

Running hot water and soap or degreasers down the drain with fats, oils or grease will stop it from hardening inside the pipe.

FACT:

Water and oil do not mix. Fats, oils and grease will eventually cool and harden in the pipe causing a blockage. The use of enzymes, bacteria, solvents, hot water or other chemicals to facilitate the passage of oil and grease in sewers is illegal in York Region.

MYTH:

Flushing fats, oils and grease down the toilet won’t clog pipes.

FACT:

Wastewater from every toilet, drain, shower, kitchen sink, dishwasher, laundry sink or bathtub is connected to a single sewer pipe from your residence. All wastewater ends up in the same sewer pipe.

MYTH:

Pouring fats, oils and grease down the drain is acceptable as long as a food waste grinder (ie: garburator) is used.

FACT:

A food waste grinder grinds up items before passing them into your sewer pipes. It does not break down fats, oils and grease. In fact, food waste contributes to clogged pipes as well. It’s better to screen out food particles before they go down the drain.

DID YOU KNOW?SCRAPE THE DISHESBEFORE YOU WASH.

FATS, OILS OR GREASE

DON’T POUR

DOWN THE DRAIN.

Fats, oils and grease can have a serious impact on your home and the environment. When poured down the sink, drain or toilet, they can clog your pipes and our sewers.

Fats, oils and grease are byproducts of cooking, including: butter and margarine, cooking oils (including deep frying oils), meat fats, salad dressings, sauces, gravies, shortening and lard. PROPER Disposal • Fats, oils and grease are organic waste that belong in your green bin• Wait for fats, oils and grease to cool and harden, then scrape into the green bin• Use a small amount of paper towel to help wipe and absorb the liquid before placing

it in your green bin• Liquid cooking oil can also be dropped off in a tightly sealed container, no more than

four litres in size, at a York Region waste depot to be recycled into biodiesel

Cool it, scrape it, green bin it. visit york.ca/fog

York Region drop-off depots provide convenient locations to drop off a variety of materials, including those that are not picked up during regular curbside collection. For more information and hours of operation, visit york.ca/WasteDepots or call 1-866-665-6752.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot*

York Region HHW Vaughan Depot2840 Rutherford Rd., Vaughan

Leaf and Yard Waste

Bloomington Yard Waste Depot1351 Bloomington Rd. E., Richmond Hill

Recyclable and Garbage Items

York Region McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre (CEC)130 McCleary Crt., Vaughan

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Fats, oils and grease can have a serious impact on your home and the environment. When poured down the sink, drain or toilet, they can clog your pipes and our sewers.

Fats, oils and grease are byproducts of cooking, including: butter and margarine, cooking oils (including deep frying oils), meat fats, salad dressings, sauces, gravies, shortening and lard. PROPER Disposal • Fats, oils and grease are organic waste that belong in your green bin• Wait for fats, oils and grease to cool and harden, then scrape into the green bin• Use a small amount of paper towel to help wipe and absorb the liquid before placing

it in your green bin• Liquid cooking oil can also be dropped off in a tightly sealed container, no more than

four litres in size, at a York Region waste depot to be recycled into biodiesel

Cool it, scrape it, green bin it. visit york.ca/fog

WASTE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION MAP

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FRIDAYWEDNESDAY

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WEDNESDAY TUESDAY FRIDAY THURSDAY

To determine your collection day and colour zone, follow the corresponding colour/day throughout the calendar.

Also check your schedule online by visiting vaughan.ca/waste.

Zone boundaries are the centre of the road.

Environmental ServicesJoint Operations Centre2800 Rutherford Rd.

T. 905-832-2281E. [email protected]

vaughan.ca/waste

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