Quick tips to keep our waste collectors safe
One garbage bin filled with waste can weigh up to 20.4 kilograms (45 pounds). Now imagine lifting a dozen of those bins – heavy stuff, right? What about 100 bins a day? Our waste collectors lift...
View ArticleFeed your lawn the natural way – grasscycle!
How grasscycling can benefit you and the environment Grasscycling is the process of recycling grass clippings by leaving them on the lawn and allowing them to break down naturally. Grass clippings are...
View ArticleWhat makes a city beautiful? Let us know for a chance to WIN!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and we want to know what a beautiful city means to you! We’re looking for feedback from residents on what they think makes public spaces look beautiful. Could it be...
View ArticleControl pesky dandelion weeds
Your lawn will be ‘coming up roses’ with these seven helpful hints Each spring, lawns and greenspaces turn from green to yellow as dandelions flower. Dandelions usually flower for only a few shorts...
View ArticleWhat’s old is new again during curbside giveaway
Vaughan’s first event welcomes spring cleaners and treasure hunters One person’s reusables is another person’s riches. The City of Vaughan is hosting a series of curbside giveaway events, which offer...
View ArticleDid you know that taking water from a fire hydrant is illegal?
Fire hydrants are a fairly recognizable feature in our neighbourhoods and they serve a very important function when it comes to keeping our communities safe. Hydrants are used to put out fires and are...
View ArticleProtecting our water one car wash at a time
DOING OUR PART Protecting our ponds, rivers and water systems is very important, and many of us contribute to polluted water runoff without realizing it. Did you know that washing your car in your...
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