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On behalf of The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Works Committee, John Henry, Regional Chair and CEO, has proclaimed the month of October as Circular Economy Month in Durham Region. A circular economy is a model that retains and recovers as much value as possible from resources by reusing, repairing, refurbishing, remanufacturing or repurposing products and materials to maximize their value before they are recycled or thrown out.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to remember the children who never returned home from residential schools and acknowledge the survivors, families and communities who continue to carry the impacts of these policies and institutions. Durham Region encourages residents to reflect on our shared history and the ongoing journey toward reconciliation, respect and inclusion.

The Region of Durham is asking residents to participate in our annual fall curbside battery collection by placing used household batteries in a clear, sealable plastic bag and setting the bag on top of their closed green bin during the week of October 5.