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Extended hours at Waste Management Facilities on Tuesdays from May to October

Whitby, Ontario – As an essential service, the Region of Durham advises residents that summer hours at its Waste Management Facilities in Oshawa and Scugog are back starting on Tuesday, May 5. The facilities will be open for extensionended hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays only from the first Tuesday in May until the first Tuesday in October.

When: Tuesdays only;Tuesday, May 5 to Tuesday, October 6. extensionended hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Where: OshawaWaste Management Facility, 1640 Ritson...

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...

Share your support virtually with Durham workplaces

Whitby, Ontario – Based on guidance from public health experts, Region of Durham workplaces are not accepting homemade food, flowers or other gifts – but you can still share your support virtually.

Based on current evidence, COVID-19 can live on some surfaces for a period of time. Due to this fact, the dropping off of non-essential items increases the risk of contact between people.

To limit the potential spread of the virus, the Region of Durham is asking the community to consider sharing their support...

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 recognizes the importance of the agriculture sector

Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:

“Agriculture in Durham Region is a vital service that ensures residents have access to fresh, high-quality and safe food options to feed themselves and their families. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Durham’s agri-food producers and businesses have continued to ensure access to safe farm-fresh products.

Many operators within our region have...