Celebrating Vaughan’s award-winning waste diversion efforts

City recognized for 2023 Waste Collection Schedule

The City of Vaughan is committed to protecting our environment and fostering a sustainable community today and for future generations – and this starts with educating everyone on the importance of waste diversion.

The City’s 2023 Waste Collection Schedule (PDF) supports our ongoing green city efforts and was recently recognized in a big way! Last month, the City’s 2023 Waste Collection Schedule won Bronze in the Municipal Waste Association’s 2023 Promotion and Education Awards in the Print Tool category!

Awards were given to municipalities that launched a creative and innovative campaign, tool, strategy, event or program that engaged residents in waste diversion. Winners were announced and presented with their awards at the Municipal Waste Association 2023 Spring Workshop on May 17. This achievement was also recognized by Vaughan Council during a ceremonial presentation at the June 20 Council meeting.

The City’s 2023 Waste Collection Schedule is the culmination of extensive research and consultations with community members about how the schedule is used and what information matters most. The design evolved to a poster-like feel with a new legend to easily view collection days. In addition, the schedule emphasizes the City’s long-standing commitment to waste diversion and reduction by including information on the 2023 Curbside Giveaway Days and textile donation bins, both of which encourage recycling, reusing and building a stronger and more sustainable city.

Alongside highlighting the City’s many waste services, the schedule is also offered in personalized blue and yellow calendars based on collection zones and high-contrast black and white calendars for even easier readability. View or download them at vaughan.ca/WasteCalendar.

To learn more about Vaughan’s waste services, visit vaughan.ca/waste.

QUOTES

“Vaughan is a green city with sustainability at the heart of our city-building efforts. As municipal leaders in the fight against climate change, we take pride in our waste diversion efforts. This recognition by the Municipal Waste Association’s 2023 Promotion and Education Awards is another clear example of our commitment to creating a brighter, greener future for generations to come. It also shows our dedication to putting residents first through Service Excellence. Congratulations to all City staff who contributed to the award-winning Waste Collection Schedule.”

- Mayor Steven Del Duca

“Environmental Services is committed to delivering reliable solid waste management services, and that includes our yearly Waste Collection Schedule. This award-winning piece is what all Vaughan residents rely on to inform them of their collection schedule, where to dispose of various materials and what kinds of waste reduction and diversion programs are available. Fitting all of this important information onto one page is no small feat. I want to extend my sincere congratulations to the Solid Waste Management and Corporate and Strategic Communications teams in recognition of winning this award and for their innovative work on this year’s schedule – and, in turn, for helping to keep Vaughan safe, clean and beautiful.” 

- Emilie Alderman, Director of Environmental Services

“The 2023 Waste Collection Schedule is an example of excellent cross-departmental collaboration between the City’s Solid Waste Management team and the Corporate and Strategic Communications department. The schedule is a major project we do every year, and our staff dive into it headfirst, full of new ideas to keep it fresh and educational. This award is a testament to the team’s dedication to doing just that. Congratulations to everyone who played a role in the creation and execution of this year’s schedule, and thank you for continuing to go above and beyond for our city.”

- Jennifer Ormston, Director of Corporate and Strategic Communications

QUICK FACTS

• The City of Vaughan’s 2023 Waste Collection Schedule won Bronze in the Municipal Waste Association’s 2023 Promotion and Education Awards in the Print Tool category.
• Awards were given to municipalities that launched a creative and innovative campaign, tool, strategy, event or program that engaged residents in waste diversion. Winners were announced and presented with their awards at the Municipal Waste Association 2023 Spring Workshop on May 17.
• The City’s 2023 Waste Collection Schedule is the culmination of extensive research on how residents use their schedules and what information matters most. Following focus groups with members of the community, the design evolved to a poster-like feel with a new legend to easily view collection days.
• The schedule emphasizes the City’s long-standing commitment to waste diversion and reduction by including information on the 2023 Curbside Giveaway Days and textile donation bins, both of which encourage recycling, reusing and building a stronger and more sustainable city.
• Alongside highlighting the City’s many waste services, the schedule is also offered in personalized blue and yellow calendars based on collection zones and high-contrast black and white calendars for even easier readability.

LEARN MORE

• Vaughan’s 2023 Waste Collection Schedule (PDF)
• City’s waste services webpage
• Municipal Waste Association’s website