Public Service Announcements

Drop off electronic waste for free in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, invites residents to drop off Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), free of charge, at a special upcoming collection event.

When: Saturday, June 17, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Where: Uxbridge Seniors Centre, 75 Marietta Street, Uxbridge

Why: To provide residents with a convenient, free drop-off service to properly recycle their electronics, while keeping toxic materials out of the waste stream. Examples...

Construction on Thornton Road in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents of lane restrictions on Thornton Road (Regional Road 52), from north of King Street to Adelaide Avenue, in Oshawa.

When: Construction begins this week and is expected to be complete by June 19. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Thornton Road, from north of King Street to Adelaide Avenue, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: Work includes grading, milling...

Public Information Centre on the Port Perry Water Supply Class EA Study

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department will be holding a Public Information Centre (PIC) on the Port Perry Water Supply Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study in the Township of Scugog.

When: Wednesday, June 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Scugog Memorial Public Library at 231 Water Street in Port Perry

Why: The Region of Durham is undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to plan for additional water supply and storage...

Flooding closes Brock Street South/Water Street in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is advising residents of localized flooding conditions on some Regional roads due to recent heavy rains. As a precautionary measure, Brock Street South/Water Street in Whitby has been closed.

When: Brock Street South/Water Street will remain closed until further notice.

Where: Brock Street South/Water Street (Regional Road 46), from Front Street to 350 metres south of the Brock Street bridge, in the Town of Whitby....

Free compost in Uxbridge on May 27

Whitby, Ontario – In appreciation of a continued community-wide commitment to the Regional organics collection programs, residents are invited to pick up compost, free of charge, at an upcoming giveaway event in Uxbridge.

When: Saturday, May 27, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Where: Uxbridge Arena & Recreation Centre, 291 Brock Street West, Uxbridge

Why: To provide residents with free compost made using organics collected through the Region’s curbside Green Bin and Leaf...