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Drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items in Pickering on August 21

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department, in partnership with the City of Pickering, is hosting a Diversion Day on August 21. At the event, you can drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items, free of charge. Residents are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item, to be donated to a local food bank. Please ensure that boxes and cans aren’t damaged, opened or expired.

When: Saturday, August 21, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

Where: Don Beer Arena...

Scugog Waste Management Facility will be temporarily closed to the public

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Scugog Waste Management Facility (WMF) in the Township of Scugog will be temporarily closed to the public to accommodate the installation of new scales.  

When: August 24 to 28, reopening on August 31.

Where: Scugog WMF (1623 Reach Street, Port Perry)

Why: To accommodate the installation of new scales. Users of the Scugog WMF are encouraged to visit the Oshawa WMF at 1640 Ritson Road North in Oshawa, during...

Public Open House for Regional Official Plan Amendment for Protected Major Transit Station Areas

Whitby, Ontario – As part of Envision Durham, the Region of Durham is considering an amendment to the Regional Official Plan (ROP) to implement policies that support transit-oriented development within Protected Major Transit Station Areas (PMTSAs) across the region. PMTSAs are generally defined as the area within an approximate 500 to 800 metre radius of a transit station, representing a 10 minute walk. A virtual Public Open House and Statutory Public Meeting will be held to provide interested parties...

Closure of Wilson Road South in the City of Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of a full road closure of Wilson Road South, between Olive Avenue and Shakespeare Avenue, in the City of Oshawa.

When: August 16 to 20. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Wilson Road South (Regional Road 35), between Olive Avenue (Regional Road 59) and Shakespeare Avenue, in Oshawa.

Why: To safely install water and sanitary services.

Note: Traffic detour signs will be posted in advance...

Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of July 26, 2021

Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 26 indicate that three beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. 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.

Test results for the week of July 26, 2021 MunicipalityBeachStatus