Madvacs The City operates three Madvacs. This machine is an innovative litter collection vacuum that is used to keep parks, open spaces, boulevards, sidewalks, paths and trails clean. An industrial-sized garbage bag inside the machine collects litter through a suctioned tube. Once the garbage bag is full, it is disposed of at a waste facility. This all-terrain vehicle is easily operated and maintained, working up to nine hours per use. Introduced into Vaughan’s service levels in spring of 2022, Madvac replaces six to eight manual litter pickers and can reduce carbon dioxide emissions if used 20 hours per week.
Water trailers The City operates seven water trailers to support daily operations during the warmer seasons. Each trailer can hold up to 500 gallons of water, which the Horticulture team uses to ensure the health of hanging baskets, pollinator gardens and flowerpots throughout the summer.
Streetsweepers The City has five street sweepers. These machines remove fine dirt from City roads and help keep the community safe, clean and beautiful. The machine’s innovative systems also support improved road aesthetics, air quality and stormwater runoff quality, reducing hazards to all road users. Street sweeping is completed on an eight-week rotation, meaning it takes eight weeks to complete a full “sweep” of the city.
KEEPING OUR CITY BEAUTIFUL: 2025 SEASONAL GUIDE
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