As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada with an ever increasing population, Vaughan is a place people want to call home. To ensure this dream can be a reality, the City of Vaughan is committed to forward-looking planning that supports building complete communities and ensuring residents aren’t priced out of the neighbourhoods they grew up in.

Mayor Steven Del Duca and Members of Council invite you to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month and Thai Pongal on Monday, Jan. 22, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Vaughan City Hall.

As you pack up your holiday decorations, you may wonder where to dispose of some items, such as broken glass, old electronics and real Christmas trees. The City of Vaughan has tips and reminders to help you start the year off right and put waste in the right place!

Broken glass 

While the festive season is a time of relaxation for many, our waste collectors continue to work hard to pick up your materials. To help your collection day run smoothly, here is everything you need to know about the City of Vaughan’s waste services over the holidays: 

Waste collection schedule

The City of Vaughan is once again kicking off the year with Double-Up Days! On your scheduled garbage collection day during the weeks of Jan. 2 or Jan. 9, you can place up to six items curbside – no paid tags are required. Need to ‘double’-check your collection day? Visit vaughan.ca/WasteCalendar.

Keep your home’s water pipes warm!

‘Tis the season to head south and enjoy some fun in the sun. Whether you’re going away for a few weeks or just for the weekend, it’s important to keep your home’s water pipes nice and warm while you’re gone. Consistent drops in temperature can cause pipes to freeze, leak or burst if they are not properly insulated. 

But you can help prevent that from happening with these pipe protection tips from the City of Vaughan: 

There’s no better way to seize winter than by staying active all season long! So, grab your skis, lace up your skates or put on your hiking boots, because there is so much to see and do in Vaughan this season.

Outdoor skating rinks

Enjoy the crisp winter air and skate for free on one of the City of Vaughan’s outdoor ice rinks: