How to dispose of large and bulky items

Are you looking to get rid of old furniture? The City of Vaughan collects these items curbside. Before you put them out for crews to pick up, there are a few details you need to know about large and bulky item collection – and large metal item and appliance collection: 

Large and bulky items

Large or bulky items, such as mattresses, chairs and tables, can be placed curbside for disposal during scheduled garbage collection days. Each piece counts as one item toward the three-item garbage limit. For the safety of our waste collectors, ensure your items are kept dry and each item does not exceed 68 kilograms (150 pounds). The City reserves the right to refuse unsafe, overweight or oversized items.

Toilets

The City also picks up toilets curbside on scheduled garbage collection days. Check if your toilet is two-piece, as all two-piece toilets must be disassembled before placing it curbside for collection. Don’t know how to disassemble your toilet? Watch this short video to learn how.

Remember to place all items curbside by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Waste collectors will not return for materials set out late.

Large metal items and appliances

Large metal items and appliances, such as dishwashers and refrigerators, are collected by appointment only on Thursdays – fees apply. Book an appointment and pay through Service Vaughan or call the City at 905-832-2281. 

What goes where?

Do you have other items to dispose of but aren’t sure where they belong? Check by using the City’s online ‘What Goes Where?’ sorting tool. You can also download the Recycle Coach app through the Apple App Store or Google Play to confirm where waste items belong. The app 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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