Public Service Announcements

Changes to blue box collection and waste management facility hours due to Canada Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises residents of changes to scheduled curbside blue box collection, as well as Regional Waste Management Facilities hours, in observance of the Canada Day holiday.

When: Monday, July 3 to Saturday, July 8

Where: Residents of the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby only will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day. This means that blue box collection scheduled for Monday, July 3 will be moved to Tuesday, July 4....

Roadway line painting operations are now underway

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that roadway line painting is now underway. Drivers are asked to exercise caution when approaching these vehicles. Before heading out on the road, residents can follow line painting operations in real time using live traffic and navigation apps.

When: Weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. until November.

Where: The Region is responsible for roadway pavement markings on more than 3,300 lane kilometres in Durham,...

Durham Region announces the winners of the Waste App Contest

Whitby, Ontario – From May 1 to 31, more than 9,500 residents entered the Durham Region Waste App Contest for a chance to win a $100 grocery store gift card of their choosing. The contest encouraged residents to enter by downloading either the Durham Region Waste app or the Whitby Waste Buddy app, which resulted in more than 3,000 new app downloads.

Thank you to all Durham residents who participated in the contest. A special congratulations to the winners who were randomly selected from each area...

Upcoming intersection closure at Baseline Road and Trulls Road in Courtice

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of an upcoming intersection closure at Baseline Road and Trulls Road in the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.

When: June 13 to September 30. Unfavourable weather may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Baseline Road and Trulls Road in Courtice.

Why: To safely install a new watermain and sanitary sewer and to complete road reconstruction.

Note: Baseline Road remains closed between Cigas Road...

Protect waste collection workers from broken glass, syringes and sharp objects

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents to keep the health and safety of waste collection workers in mind when they set out their waste for curbside collection.

By following a few simple steps, residents can help prevent injury for waste collection workers when collecting medical sharps, broken glass or broken porcelain.

To dispose of broken glass or porcelain:

• Separate broken glass from other waste.
• Seal broken glass inside a securely taped...