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Reminder: parking garage is available for free when visiting Regional Headquarters

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department reminds residents that the parking garage located on the southwest corner of Regional Headquarters property (605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby), is free to use during business hours.

When: While visiting Regional Headquarters.

Where: The parking garage is located on the southwest corner of Regional Headquarters (605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby).

Why: To provide additional public parking along with the free outdoor lots also available at Regional...

Why does the Region charge for disposal at our Waste Management Facilities?

We encourage residents to take advantage of the various types of curbside collection the Region offers, which are funded by your annual property taxes. In addition to garbage, green bin and blue box collection in most municipalities, collection also includes a full suite of curbside services for scrap metal, large appliances, waste electronics, porcelain (such as toilets), yard waste, Christmas trees and batteries.

User fees collected at our waste management facilities help fund the cost of...

Blue box recycling collection schedule changes in Oshawa and Whitby due to Family Day

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to scheduled curbside blue box collection due to Family Day.

When: February 18 to 23.

Where: Residents in the City of Oshawa and the Town of Whitby only, will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the next day.

This means that blue box collection scheduled for Monday, February 18 (Family Day) will me moved to Tuesday, February 19. This shift will continue...

Lane restrictions on Lakeview Park Avenue in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is advising residents of upcoming construction on Lakeview Park Avenue in Oshawa.

When: Work will begin the week of February 11 and is expected to be complete in May. Lanes will be restricted for the duration of the project. There will also be a three-week road closure, with detour routes identified, which will be communicated once scheduled.

Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Lakeview Park Avenue,...

Planning for the future: how do you Envision Durham?

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Planning Division today launched Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP).

By the year 2041, Durham Region’s population is expected to grow to 1.2 million people, with more than 430,000 jobs. Envision Durham is looking at:

• How and where our cities and towns may grow.
• How to use and protect our land and resources.
• What housing types and job opportunities are needed for our residents.
• How...