Reduce, reuse, recycle and recover! These are the four Rs that guide this year’s Waste Reduction Week, kicking off today through to Sunday, Oct. 24. Throughout the week, the City of Vaughan will provide tips on how residents can reduce their household waste, apply many new and simple waste-less habits and learn about our shared responsibility to the planet to cut down on waste for its environmental and health impacts.

Who says a home refresh can only happen in the spring? Get rid of clutter and make room for new items in the fall through the City’s last Curbside Giveaway Days of the year on Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24. Instead of putting gently used items in the garbage, help reduce waste sent to landfills by placing them at the curb for reuse by others. Or, visit other participating properties to discover free hidden treasures to take for yourself.