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Know the facts when it comes to Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 09:44 AM
Misconception: The Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility is a second incinerator.
Fact: There is a mistaken belief that the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility is a second incinerator. It is not. The facility is a series of sorting technologies that will operate indoors to separate organics, non-combustibles and recyclable materials from Durham’s garbage. After sorting, the facility will process the organics to make fertilizer and renewable natural gas. There is...
Blue Box recycling collection schedule changes due to Victoria Day long weekend
Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2021 08:26 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham advises Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to upcoming curbside blue box collection due to the Victoria Day long weekend.
When: May 24 to 29.
Where: The City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby residents will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the following day.
Residents with collection scheduled for Monday, May 24 will temporarily have their collection moved to Tuesday, May 25. This shift will continue throughout the week, ending...
Upcoming road closure on Townline Road North in Oshawa/Clarington
Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 04:13 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming road closures on Townline Road North on the border of the City of Oshawa and the Municipality of Clarington’s community of Courtice.
When: May 25 to August 2021. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Road closure on Townline Road North (Regional Road 55), from Beatrice Street East to south of Whitelaw Avenue, on the border of Oshawa and Courtice.
Why: To complete construction...
Health Department begins heat monitoring for 2021 summer season
Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 03:12 PM
Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will begin monitoring temperature conditions as part of the Durham Region Heat Warning and Information System for the 2021 summer season. The Health Department monitors information issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada to provide updates to area residents.
Throughout the summer, the Health Department will be posting information at durham.ca/heat to inform residents of conditions that indicate a heat warning will be issued, and will...
Waze technology allows residents to view line painting operations in real-time
Posted on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 09:37 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to advise residents that roadway line painting is now underway. Drivers are asked to exercise caution when approaching these vehicles. Before heading out on the road, residents can also follow line painting operations using Waze—a live traffic and navigation app.
When: Weekdays between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., or overnight, and occasional weekends until October.
Where: The Region is responsible for roadway pavement markings on more than 2,000...
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