Key dates

Starting Monday, Oct. 2, Forum Research will conduct 500 random telephone surveys among Vaughan residents on behalf of the City. If you are randomly selected, you’re encouraged to participate in this important questionnaire, as public input is a key driver for municipal decision-making.

An online survey will be available until Tuesday, Dec. 12. It should take approximately 10 to 20 minutes to complete and we welcome your comments on a number of key topics and issues.

Join a live discussion on any of the following topics:

• Should the City transition from bins (manual collection) to carts (automated collection)?
• Should the City adopt a clear bag program?
• Should the City expand its Medical Waste Exemption program?
• Should textile donation bins be expanded to City facilities (e.g. community centres)?
• Should the City expand municipal waste collection to residents who don't currently receive it?

Register to reserve your spot.

Location TBC: Zoom or Teams (meeting link to be provided prior to event date)

This focus groups will provide a unique opportunity to discuss and explore the finer details of key topics, including:

• satisfaction with current waste services and programs
• whether the City should transition from bins (manual collection) to carts (automated collection)
• if a clear bag program for garbage collection should be adopted
• expansion of the City's medical waste exemption program
• whether the City should invest in specialized collection equipment to service residents who currently do not qualify for municipal waste collection
• if Vaughan should extend textile recycling to City facilities (e.g. community centres)
• and much more

Register to reserve your spot.

Location TBC: Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.

This focus groups will provide a unique opportunity to discuss and explore the finer details of key topics, including:

• satisfaction with current waste services and programs
• whether the City should transition from bins (manual collection) to carts (automated collection)
• if a clear bag program for garbage collection should be adopted
• expansion of the City's medical waste exemption program
• whether the City should invest in specialized collection equipment to service residents who currently do not qualify for municipal waste collection
• if Vaughan should extend textile recycling to City facilities (e.g. community centres)
• and much more

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Maple Community Centre – Activity Room 1 (10190 Keele St.)

The City is hosting five family-friendly open houses in November across Vaughan, one in each ward. Come and speak with a Solid Waste Management team member to learn more about the next decade of waste collection and enjoy refreshments and waste-related games for kids!

Let us know you're coming. RSVP here.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Chancellor Community Centre – Activity Room 4 (350 Ansley Grove Rd.)

The City is hosting five family-friendly open houses in November across Vaughan, one in each ward. Come and speak with a Solid Waste Management team member to learn more about the next decade of waste collection and enjoy refreshments and waste-related games for kids!

Let us know you're coming. RSVP here.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
North Thornhill Community Centre – Activity Room B (300 Pleasant Ridge Ave.)

The City is hosting five family-friendly open houses in November across Vaughan, one in each ward. Come and speak with a Solid Waste Management team member to learn more about the next decade of waste collection and enjoy refreshments and waste-related games for kids!

Let us know you're coming. RSVP here.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Dufferin Clark Community Centre – Activity Room 1 (1000 New Westminster Dr.)

The City is hosting five family-friendly open houses in November across Vaughan, one in each ward. Come and speak with a Solid Waste Management team member to learn more about the next decade of waste collection and enjoy refreshments and waste-related games for kids!

Let us know you're coming. RSVP here.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Al Palladini Community Centre – Activity Room 1 (9201 Islington Ave.)

The City is hosting five family-friendly open houses in November across Vaughan, one in each ward. Come and speak with a Solid Waste Management team member to learn more about the next decade of waste collection and enjoy refreshments and waste-related games for kids!

Let us know you're coming. RSVP here.