Public Service Announcements

Recycle your batteries during the week of April 20

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their collection day during the week of April 20.

When: Spring battery collection occurs the week of April 20 on blue box collection days.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in...

Seasonal leaf and yard waste no longer accepted at Regional waste management facilities but still accepted at the curb

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that effective April 7 and until further notice, leaf and yard waste will no longer be accepted at its waste management facilities (WMFs). Residents can instead take advantage of the free curbside leaf and yard waste collection.

This change is to help limit the number of people attending the WMFs and to reduce the number of vehicles on-site. Proof of residency will also help ensure that the Regional WMFs are exclusive to...

Durham Region continues to provide essential waste management services to residents

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, Works Department, continues to ensure that services that have been identified as essential by the Province of Ontario, including waste management and household hazardous waste collection, will be completed safely and efficiently. With this in mind, our Regionally-operated Waste Management Facilities (WMF) and Household Hazardous Waste Depots will remain operational for as long as possible.

Please note, the Household Hazardous Waste Depot located in Pickering...

Durham Region reminds residents to think before they flush disposable wipes

Whitby, Ontario – With the recent COVID-19 pandemic, residents may be increasingly using disposable sanitizing wipes to disinfect or toilet paper alternatives. Unfortunately, some people are flushing these items in their toilet and this has already caused significant and costly blockages in Durham Region’s sanitary sewer system. It is important to note that these conditions have the high potential of raw sewage back-ups into the basement of peoples’ homes.

The Region of Durham, Works Department, is...

Durham Region implements six garbage bag limit and reminds residents of important waste tips

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham, Works Department is advising residents of a six (6) bag limit for garbage, effective March 31 and until further notice. Based on an assessment of our resident’s needs, it was determined that a six (6) bag limit will satisfy the needs of residents during this time.

Residents can help collectors by following these important tips:

• Ensure all garbage is bagged and securely tied, even if it is in garbage cans.
• Ensure all green bin organic waste is bagged in 100...