Environmental Days are back

April 29, 2019 12:00 p.m.
​Free city-wide events taking place from May 5 to June 23


Vaughan’s annual Environmental Days are returning, with a series of five events throughout the community. These days are an opportunity for residents to exchange damaged City-issued blue boxes, kitchen containers and green bins, recycle used or unwanted electronics, and receive up to three bags of mulch, all free of charge. City-issued blue boxes, kitchen containers, green bins, composters and garbage tags will be available for purchase as well.

Events also include the Diabetes Canada Clothesline Drive and the City’s Environmental Sustainability team who will share information on local agriculture and community gardens.

Vaughan’s 2019 Environmental Days will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain or shine!) on the following dates:  

 
  • Sunday, May 5
    Garnet A. Williams Community Centre
    501 Clark Ave. W.

  • Saturday, May 11
    Al Palladini Community Centre
    9201 Islington Ave.

  • ​Saturday, May 25 – Public Works Day Open House!
    Joint Operations Centre
    2800 Rutherford Rd.
    *Open house exclusive: includes a free secure document shredding service (three bankers boxes per person limit) and pickup of pre-paid rain barrels (bring appropriate identification and receipt to collect order) 

  • Saturday, June 8
    Vellore Village Community Centre
    1 Villa Royale Ave.

  • Sunday, June 23
    North Thornhill Community Centre
    300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.
     

Environmental Days are an initiative led by the City’s Environmental Services department. They further strengthen the City’s commitment to environmental stewardship, one of Council’s priorities for the 2018-2022 term, and support goals outlined in Green Directions Vaughan, the City’s community sustainability and environmental master plan.

For more information, visit vaughan.ca/EnvironmentalDays.
 
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