With the beautiful weather the fall season brings to Vaughan also comes many windy and stormy days and nights. Heavy rain and strong wind gusts can cause the contents of your blue box to blow out onto sidewalks and roads if not set out properly. No one enjoys a litter-filled neighbourhood – that’s why the City of Vaughan has many tips for you to avoid this problem and help keep Vaughan safe, clean and beautiful:

Fire prevention

Fire education

Emergency planning

Fire-related Permits

Vaughan fire department

The City of Vaughan’s agendas, minutes and extracts can be viewed on this page.

Now that Halloween has passed, you may be looking to throw away jack-o-lanterns and other seasonal decorations, such as cornstalks and straw. The City of Vaughan is reminding you where the right places are to dispose of these items so your next waste collection day goes off without a hitch.

Candy wrappers

With winter on the way, you may be getting your shovels ready – but what about your household pipes? Consistent drops in temperature can cause pipes to freeze, leak or burst if they are not properly protected. Learn how to avoid these problems – and subsequent expensive repairs – to keep water flowing in your home.