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New to Durham Region or just moved? Get your free waste diversion kit!

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region Works Department is reminding residents that free waste diversion kits are available to Durham residents who are new to the region or who have recently moved into a new home. To get your free kit, fill out the New Resident Diversion Kit Form on the Region’s website.

What:

Each kit contains:

• Two blue boxes
• One large green bin
• One kitchen container
• One waste management calendar

When: Waste diversion kits are available year-round.  

Where: Households across Durham Region who...

Recycle your batteries during the week of November 4

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...

Keeping our teen drivers safe: National Teen Driver Safety Week

Whitby, Ontario – National Teen Driver Safety Week is taking place across Canada from October 20 to 26.

“Our collision statistics show that approximately one quarter of all fatal and injury-causing collisions involve young drivers, which makes this the age group with the largest number of collisions in Durham,” says Ramesh Jagannathan, Director of Transportation and Field Services for Durham Region. “That’s why, through our Durham Vision Zero strategic road safety action plan, we have identified...

Metrolinx will present four options to extend GO Service beyond Oshawa to Clarington. Attend the Metrolinx Community Meeting on May 21 or 22

You’re invited to attend a meeting on May 21 or 22 to learn more about the four proposed options that Metrolinx is considering to extend its Lakeshore East GO service beyond Oshawa to Clarington.

Community members are encouraged to participate by attending one of these community meetings, hosted by Metrolinx:

• Tuesday, May 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Hall 2 (2440 Highway 2) in Bowmanville;
• Wednesday, May 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Civic Recreation Complex in...

Spring cleaning? Donate your reusable items at Reuse Days

Whether you’re spring cleaning, Marie Kondo-ing, or simply looking to clear some space in your garage, Reuse Days are the perfect opportunity to give new life to old items. At Reuse Days, the Works Department partners with local charities to donate good-quality, reusable items—keeping them out of the waste stream.

What kind of items can be donated? Acceptable items include clothing, textiles, furniture, appliances, cabinets, countertops and most other reusable renovation materials. 

Upcoming Reuse...