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New! Household Special Waste Depot Opens in Bowmanville

Residents are encouraged to bring their household hazardous waste (HHW) to the new Household Special Waste Depot located at 1998 Bowmanville Avenue, free of charge! As Clarington continues to grow, the need for Regional services also grows. This new facility was created to better serve our residents and to help them conveniently dispose of their HHW. 

Cleaners, leftover paint, old batteries, motor oil, pool chemicals and propane tanks are part of a long list of items classified as household hazardous...

New east-west connector road, Stellar Drive, opens in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is announcing the completion of a new east-west connector road, Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25)—which runs between Thickson Road and Thornton Road South (just north of Champlain Avenue) in Whitby.

“I’m pleased to announce that Stellar Drive is now open to the public, creating another east-west connection option for south Whitby and Oshawa,” says Susan Siopis, Commissioner of Works. “We’d like to thank local residents and businesses...

Envision Durham’s Housing Policy Planning Discussion Paper open for input

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Planning Division has released its Housing Policy Planning Discussion Paper. This paper is the final paper to be released during the “Discuss” stage of Envision Durham’s public engagement program, and we need your input. Public input continues to be integral to the success of this project. We want to hear from you.

What: The Housing Policy Planning Discussion Paper provides an overview of Durham’s current Regional Official Plan (ROP) policy framework;...

Durham Region is working to address climate changes

Whitby, Ontario –Durham Region has been making important strides towards addressing climate change risks and opportunities. 

“Municipalities have a critical role to play when it comes to climate change mitigation and adaptation. We are on the front lines of climate change impacts, which in Durham Region have included the recent flooding in some of our lakeside communities,” said John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “As a leader in the community, the Region is taking steps within...

Seasonal leaf and yard waste collection ending for the year

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents that seasonal leaf and yard waste collection is ending and will resume in the spring of 2020.

When: The last curbside collection will take place the week of December 9.

Residents should check their waste management calendars, visit durham.ca/waste or download the Durham Region Waste App to see their specific collection days.

Where: The Region collects leaf and yard waste in the townships of Brock, Scugog and...