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Residents asked not to leave blue boxes and green bins out overnight during strong winds
Posted on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 02:45 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Due to potential strong winds in the weather forecast, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is asking residents not to leave blue boxes and green bins out overnight in order to reduce wind-blown litter in our communities.
When: October 31 and November 1, and all year round when windy weather is expected.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Garbage, leaf and yard waste, and green bin collection for Oshawa and Whitby...
Lane restrictions on Wilson Road in Oshawa
Posted on Friday, October 25, 2019 02:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Wilson Road (Regional Road 35), in the City of Oshawa.
When: Beginning the week of October 28, for eight weeks. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Wilson Road, from Attersley Drive to Beatrice Street, in Oshawa.
Why: Construction of a multi-use path and minor bridge rehabilitation.
Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians,...
Recycle your batteries during the week of November 4
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 02:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – With the upcoming time change and local fire departments’ promotion of changing batteries in smoke alarms, Durham Region’s Works Department is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted batteries out for recycling on their collection day during the week of November 4.
When: Fall battery collection occurs the week of November 4 on blue box collection days.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Why: Batteries are not...
Lane restrictions on Ritson Road in Oshawa
Posted on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 01:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Ritson Road (Regional Road 16) in Oshawa.
When: October 28 to November 29.
Where: Northbound and southbound on Ritson Road, from 100 metres south of Conlin Road to 200 metres south of Conlin Road, in the City of Oshawa.
Why: To facilitate the construction of a new pedestrian crossing for Kedron Public School.
Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians,...
Watermain construction on Rossland Road West in Ajax
Posted on Monday, October 21, 2019 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department will be constructing a new watermain on Rossland Road West, from east of Church Street to Westney Road North, in the Town of Ajax. Lane restrictions and weekend road closures will be required to complete the project safely and efficiently.
When: Work is scheduled to begin this week and will be complete in spring 2020. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Rossland Road West, Ravenscroft Road and...
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