Doing home renovations? Know before you throw!
Many construction materials are not collected curbside
If you’re starting a new renovation project to spruce up your home, keep in mind that construction materials are not collected curbside.
Here is a list of some common household items that must be taken to a York Region waste depot for safe disposal (fees may apply):
Cabinets
Drywall
Fencing
Flooring
Paint
Shingles
Sinks
Tiles
Vanities
Windows
Wood
There is a York Region waste depot located in Vaughan at 130 McCleary Crt. Visit york.ca/WasteDepots for more information, including hours of operation.
Toilets
For the safety of our waste collectors, you must separate the toilet tank from the bowl for all two-piece toilets before placing it curbside. Crews will not collect toilets that are not separated. Need help disassembling yours? Watch this short video to learn how!
Do not place the toilet in a cardboard box unless it has broken into smaller pieces. Broken pieces must be placed in a cardboard box labelled “broken glass” and taped securely to prevent injury to collection staff.
Residential appliance and metal pickup
If you’re looking to dispose of large metal items and appliances, the City of Vaughan collects these on Thursdays by appointment only. Book a pickup time and pay online through Service Vaughan or call 905-832-2281. For more information, visit the City’s appliance and metal pick up webpage.
Check what large and bulky items are collected curbside at vaughan.ca/waste.
Wondering what goes where?
If you’re unsure what items go where, use the City’s online ‘What Goes Where?’ sorting tool to search for an item and learn where to dispose of it. You can also download the free Recycle Coach app from the Apple App Store or Google Play for more sorting help. The app also provides waste-less tips and a personalized collection schedule with optional alerts on what to put to the curb each week.
For more information on waste services in Vaughan, visit vaughan.ca/waste.
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