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Waste collection in Brock Township suspended due to freezing rain

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that due to inclement weather, garbage, blue bin and green bin collection in Brock Township is being suspended until tomorrow.

Residents are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste App to receive personalized alerts about collection delays and program updates.

When: All Brock Township residents with waste collection scheduled for today (Tuesday, Jan. 17) will now have their waste...

Ensure there are no fire hazards in your household waste!

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents to be mindful of fire hazards in household waste. Heat sources can start fires when waste is stored, collected, transported, sorted and processed.

Why: Please be cautious when disposing of the following items:

• Ash from barbecue grills, smokers or fireplaces: Ensure ash is cold, completely extensioninguished and securely bagged in a 100 per cent compostable liner bag before disposing of it in the green bin.

Lane restrictions on King Street East in Oshawa due to a watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses of eastbound lane restrictions on King Street East, at the intersection of Ritson Road in Oshawa, due to a watermain break.

When: Repair work is ongoing and is expected to be completed by Jan. 11.

Where: King Street East, at the intersection of Ritson Road, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To repair a broken watermain.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive, and will make...

Reminder: Convenient annual collection of natural Christmas trees

Whitby, Ontario –

Whitby, Ont. – Durham residents are reminded that natural Christmas tree collection is currently being offered.

 

 

WHEN:

Ajax and Pickering residents’ Christmas tree collection will occur on regular collection days during the weeks of Jan. 9 and Jan. 16. The last day for Brock, Scugog, Uxbridge and Clarington residents’ Christmas tree collection is on Monday, Jan. 16 only. Unfavorable weather conditions may delay collection—please leave trees out for collection on your...

Reminder: Have your say on the Durham Transportation Master Plan update

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department invites residents to attend the third round of public information centres (PICs) on the Durham Transportation Master Plan update.

When: 

• Pickering: Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 5 to 8 p.m., Petticoat Creek Library and Community Centre, Helen Paris Room, 470 Kingston Rd.
• Whitby: Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 3 to 8 p.m., Durham Regional Headquarters, Room 1-B, 605 Rossland Rd. E.
• Oshawa: Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., UOIT/Durham...