Public Service Announcements

Lane restrictions on Taunton Road in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of lane restrictions on Taunton Road East (Regional Road 4), in Whitby.

When: October 7 to November 15, 2019. Exact end date may be subject to change. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Taunton Road East, from Cochrane Street (Regional Road 43) to 150 metres west of Cochrane Street, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: To construct a storm sewer to support new development.

Note: The Region...

Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of intermittent lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23), in Uxbridge.

When: Intermittent daytime lane restrictions from September 30 at 8 a.m. to October 2, 2019. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lake Ridge Road from 1,700 metres north of Chalk Lake Road to 600 metres south of Chalk Lake Road, in the Township of Uxbridge.

Why: To provide utility verification...

Lane restrictions on Thickson Road in Whitby for bridge construction

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents of intermittent lane restrictions on Thickson Road (Regional Road 26) in Whitby.

When: Ongoing to August 31, 2020.

Where: Thickson Road North, from Dryden Boulevard to 100 metres north of Dryden Boulevard, in the Town of Whitby.

Why: Bridge construction on Dryden Boulevard to support new development.

Note: Drivers are asked to exercise caution for the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and work crews.

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Durham Region’s Waste Management Call Centre has a new phone number: 905-697-5300

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department advises residents that the Waste Management Call Centre has a new phone number: 905-697-5300.

When: September 30, 2019.  

Note: The toll-free number will remain the same (1-800-667-5671). The call centre hours of operation will also remain the same (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

To learn more about waste management in Durham Region, please visit durham.ca/waste, call 1-800-667-5671 or download the Durham Region Waste App.

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Leaf and yard waste collected weekly for the fall months

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that the frequency of leaf and yard waste collection will change to weekly service as of October 1, for the fall season in the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax and the Municipality of Clarington.

When: As of October 1, leaf and yard waste is collected weekly on regular waste collection days. The last scheduled leaf and yard waste collection for the...