Durham Works

Durham Region celebrates National Public Works Week May 19 to 25

Durham Region will celebrate National Public Works Week (NPWW) May 19 to 25 to recognize the vital services our public works employees provide each and every day. From providing clean drinking water, to collecting waste at the curbside, to maintaining our Regional Roads, and keeping Regional facilities safe and operational, public works is there for you.

We encourage everyone to celebrate the Works Department and all their contributions in person with us on June 15 as part of the Region’s 50th...

Learn more about crossrides with our video

As part of Durham Vision Zero, Durham Region is making bicycle crossings easier and safer for cyclists, drivers and pedestrians by installing crossrides along multi-use path routes at intersections throughout the region.

A crossride is a dedicated space at an intersection where cyclists can legally ride their bicycle through the intersection without dismounting. Crossrides are identified by unique pavement markings and may be located beside a pedestrian crosswalk or on its own. Crossrides can...

Cochrane Street Bridge Project wins Good Roads’ Municipal Concrete Award

The Region of Durham’s Cochrane Street Bridge Replacement Project was recently awarded Good Roads’ 2023 Municipal Concrete Award.

The Cochrane Street Bridge in the Town of Whitby crosses over the busy Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Rail. The replacement of the bridge was identified as a priority due to the original bridge’s end of service life and the vital need to deliver transportation projects that ensure effective asset management and improve active transportation.

The modern design has...

Change in user fees at the Region’s Waste Management Facilities

The rates for waste disposal have increased at the Region’s Waste Management Facilities to meet rising costs from contracted services while ensuring customer service standards continue to be met. Only loads containing chargeable materials, including mixed loads containing both free and chargeable materials, will be subject to the fee increases. Loads that only contain the following items are free: bulky white polystyrene, electronic waste, household hazardous waste (a maximum of 50 litres or 25...

Come to our free Compost Giveaway events from April 27 to June 8

The Region of Durham has teamed up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region from April 27 to June 8.

These are self-serve events. Residents must bring a shovel and containers to carry their compost. Quantities are first-come, first-served and limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle.

Green bins, blue boxes and backyard composters will also be available for purchase and broken bins can be exchanged for free. No cash....