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Waste collection changes over the holiday season
Posted on Monday, December 16, 2024 09:11 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind residents of changes to curbside blue box, green bin, and garbage collection due to the holidays.
When and where: Across Durham Region, waste collection scheduled for Wednesday, December 25 will be moved to the following day. This shift will continue through the rest of the week, ending with the Friday, December 27 collection being moved to Saturday, December 28. Collection will also be shifted the following week, beginning...
Regional waste management facilities have revised hours of operation during holiday season
Posted on Thursday, December 12, 2024 03:52 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that the Regional Waste Management Facilities (WMF) in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa and the Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington will have revised days of operation during the holiday season.
When:
- Monday, December 23 – Closed (Closed on Mondays)
- Tuesday, December 24 – Closed
- Wednesday, December 25 – Closed
- Thursday, December 26 – Closed
- Friday, December 27 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday, December 28 – Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m...
Did you know about the DYEC?
Posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 02:29 PM
The Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) recovers energy from garbage after we rethink, reduce, reuse, and recycle.
The Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) processes 140,000 tonnes of residential waste annually. It generates enough electricity to power over 10,000 homes, offsetting the use of other fuels for energy production and contributing to reducing greenhouse gas emissions versus disposing materials at landfills across the province. At the same time, the equivalent of 36 million aluminum cans and...
Have your say! Join Durham Region Transit's Accessibility Forum.
Posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 02:49 PM
Durham Region Transit (DRT) invites you to its Accessibility Forum on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oshawa Convention Centre. This event is a valuable opportunity to engage with DRT staff, share feedback, and help shape the future of accessible public transit in Durham Region.
What to expect:
- A presentation highlighting recent accessibility initiatives and future plans.
- An open forum to discuss experiences, suggestions, and concerns.
- Updates on accessible seating, specialized...
Join the conversation, join the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee
Posted on Monday, December 09, 2024 10:06 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Be a part of shaping the future of waste management in the Region of Durham. Residents of Durham Region are invited to serve as volunteer members of the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC).
When: Deadline for applications is Friday, January 17, 2025.
Where: Information and application forms can be found at durham.ca/committees.
Why: This is a two-year volunteer position that provides advice to the Works Committee on issues such as waste diversion, waste...
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