Blue box tips for windy days
When the weather forecast calls for wind, think about your blue box! On windy days, your recyclables can blow out onto sidewalks and roads if they are incorrectly placed in your blue box.
To avoid this problem and keep Vaughan litter-free, follow these tips from the City of Vaughan:
- Do not overfill your blue box. Leave space (7.5 centimetres or three inches) at the top of the box.
- Place heavier items, such as glass bottles and jars, on top of lighter ones, such as paper and plastic containers.
- Flatten, cut down and bundle cardboard securely, and pack them in the blue box carefully.
- Purchase additional blue boxes or use a larger blue box (up to 121 litres, no attached lid or wheels) if you have too many materials.
- Consider putting your recycling out the following week if it’s a windy day. The City collects unlimited blue boxes weekly!
For more information on blue boxes and recycling in Vaughan, visit the City’s Blue Box Recycling webpage.
Do you need a new blue box or green bin?
You can purchase blue boxes and green bins online through Service Vaughan and schedule a delivery right to your door. Alternatively, buy blue boxes and green bins at select community centres while supplies last. You can also sign up to exchange a broken City-issued blue box or green bin for a new one through Service Vaughan.
For more information on the City’s waste services, visit vaughan.ca/waste.
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