Recycle it right!

Sort your waste properly to reduce your environmental impact
 
Did you know that not all plastics can go in the blue bin, even if they have the recycling symbol on the product or packaging? Recycling properly makes a big difference, and it’s everyone’s shared responsibility to the environment to reduce the number of items sent to the landfill.

Out with the old and in with the ‘new’!

The next Curbside Giveaway Days are Aug. 28-29
 
For those looking to do summer cleaning and add something new to your home, now is your chance. With the next Curbside Giveaway Days taking place from Saturday, Aug. 28 to Sunday, Aug. 29, you can place gently used items at the curb for reuse by others and visit other participating properties to find hidden gems of your own!

Vaughan needs school crossing guards!

Help keep the community safe and apply online today
 
Attention road-safety enthusiasts: the City is hiring crossing guards for the 2021/22 school year! This is your opportunity to make a difference and help keep children and families safe when walking to and from school.
 
With more than 114 crosswalks throughout Vaughan, both full-time and standby crossing guards are needed to serve all locations.

Help make Vaughan even more accessible

Apply today for the City’s Accessibility Advisory Committee
 
Do you want to help create an even more accessible community? As a member of the City of Vaughan’s Accessibility Advisory Committee, you can advance efforts and advocate for accessibility in City-led initiatives, programs, services, policies and more. The deadline to apply is fast approaching! Submit your application before 4:30 p.m. on Friday Aug. 20 to be considered.

Sewer or catch basin?

Learn the difference to help protect Vaughan’s water infrastructure and supply
 
Do you know the difference between a sewer and a catch basin? Both play an important role in keeping water flowing in Vaughan, but each has a unique function. It is important for all citizens to be aware of what should – and should not – go down the drain.
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