Public Service Announcements

Recycle your batteries during the week of April 22

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted batteries out for recycling on their collection day during the week of April 22.

When: Spring battery collection occurs the week of April 22 on blue box collection days. Please note the change to Oshawa and Whitby residents’ scheduled blue box collection this week due to the upcoming Easter holidays.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside...

Drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items in Pickering on October 13

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, in partnership with the City of Pickering, invites residents to drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste, and reusable items—free of charge—at a special collection event.

When: Saturday, October 13, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Where: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering

Why:

Electronic waste collection: To provide residents with a convenient, free drop-off service to recycle their...

Drop off electronic waste, hazardous waste and reusable items in Clarington September 22

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, in partnership with the Municipality of Clarington, invites residents to drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste, and reusable items—free of charge—at a special collection event.

When: Saturday, September 22, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Where: Clarington Operations Depot, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Highway 2)

Why:

Electronic waste collection: To provide residents with a...

Third annual update on comprehensive housing plan now available

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham released the 2017 Annual Report for At Home in Durham, the Durham Housing Plan 2014-2024. At Home in Durham is a comprehensive 10-year plan to address housing and homelessness in our region, and focuses on four key goals: End Homelessness in Durham, Affordable Housing for Everyone, Greater Housing Choice, and Strong and Vibrant Neighbourhoods.

The third in a series of updates, the 2017 Annual Report provides qualitative and quantitative...