Having a written Emergency Response Plan is the first step in being prepared for an emergency. Once completed, reviewing it with all staff can help minimize any stress or anxiety in the event of an emergency.
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Emergency responses include:
All emergency response units are equipped with advanced life support equipment and are always operated by licensed firefighters who take courses throughout the year to ensure their training is up to date.
Do you want to understand more about how to sort your waste? Read the multi-residential What Goes Where? (PDF) guide.
The SM4RT Living Plan sets long-term waste reduction targets for garbage and organics.
However, in large amounts these chemicals can be harmful to the environment and toxic to fish and organisms that live in creeks and rivers across Vaughan and in Lake Ontario. By disposing of pool water and the associated chemicals correctly, citizens are helping reduce stormwater pollution. Water from chlorine pools should never be poured down a catch basin.
To protect your privacy, all tags provided are standard City of Vaughan garbage tags. Applications are accepted throughout the year and can be renewed annually.
How to apply and program details:
Hazardous material must be disposed of safely and never placed in the garbage, poured down the drain, toilet, sink or outdoor sewer grate.
Electronic waste like broken cellphones, laptops and printers also contain hazardous materials and should never be thrown in the garbage.
Improper disposal of HHW has negative effects on our environment and can be harmful to humans and animals.
