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Grow your Green Bin! New materials are now accepted
Posted on Tuesday, July 02, 2024 09:15 AM
Diapers, menstrual products, incontinence products, pet waste and pet litter can now be disposed of in the Green Bin for weekly curbside collection.
The revised program is designed to maximize waste diversion, minimize the waste being processed at the Durham York Energy Centre, increase convenience, and achieve compliance with Ontario’s Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement.
A limited number of additional Green Bins will be available for residents to purchase, to a maximum of one per household,...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Durham Region
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 04:26 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has received notification that adult mosquitoes in Oshawa have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). This is the first mosquito batch in Durham Region to test positive for WNV this season.
The positive batch of mosquitoes was collected from one of the Health Department’s mosquito trap sites located in Oshawa. Every week between June and September, the Health Department sets mosquito traps across the region and submits mosquitoes for...
Lane restrictions at Farewell Street and Wentworth Street East/Colonel Sam Drive in Oshawa
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 02:46 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions at the intersection of Farewell Street and Wentworth Street East/Colonel Sam Drive in the City of Oshawa.
Where: The intersection of Farewell Street and Wentworth Street East/Colonel Sam Drive in Oshawa.
When: The week of July 2 to September 2024. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Why: To safely install temporary traffic signals and roadway illumination.
Note: The Region...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Winchester Road in Whitby
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 10:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Winchester Road in the Town of Whitby.
Where: Winchester Road, from Durham Street/Chelmsford Drive to east of Watford Street/Anderson Street, in Whitby.
When: July 2, 2024, to December 2025. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Why: To safely rehabilitate and widen Winchester Road.
Note: Lane restrictions will be removed, and the road will be open fully, from December 1,...
Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 10:25 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 24 indicate that two public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.
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