Take unusable construction materials to a York Region waste depot

Doing home renovations? Whether you’re completing a DIY project or have hired contractors to get the job done, you’ll probably need to know where to dispose of any unusable construction materials. Especially since many of these materials cannot be placed curbside for the City of Vaughan’s garbage or recycling collection.

Here is a list of common items and materials that must be taken to a York Region waste depot for safe disposal (fees may apply):

• cabinets
• drywall
• fencing
• fluorescent light bulbs
• flooring
• paint
• shingles
• sinks
• tiles
• vanities
• wood

The York Region waste depot in Vaughan is located at 130 McCleary Crt. Visit york.ca/WasteDepots for more information, including hours of operation.

Residential appliance and metal pickup

If you’re looking to dispose of large metal items and appliances like an old fridge or washing machine, the City collects these on Thursdays by appointment only. Book an appointment and pay online through Service Vaughan or call 905-832-2281. For more information, visit the City’s appliance and metal pick up webpage.

Don’t guess – check!

If you don’t know where to dispose of an item, use the online ‘What Goes Where?’ sorting tool to check using the search function. You can also download the free Recycle Coach app from the Apple App Store or Google Play for more sorting help. The app also provides waste-less tips and a personalized collection schedule with optional alerts on what to put to the curb each week. 

To learn more about waste collection in Vaughan, visit vaughan.ca/waste.