Changes to the waste collection schedule for Easter holidays

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of changes to the scheduled curbside waste collection due to the upcoming Easter holidays.

When and where:

Curbside collection in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge
Residents of Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge who have curbside collection scheduled for Friday, April 7, will have their waste collected the following day on Saturday, April 8.

Blue box collection in Oshawa and Whitby
Residents of Oshawa and Whitby with blue box collection scheduled for Friday, April 7, will have their recyclables collected on Saturday, April 8. Blue box collection scheduled for Monday, April 10, will be moved to Tuesday, April 11. This shift will continue throughout the week, ending with Friday, April 14 collections being moved to Saturday, April 15.

Garbage and green bin collection in Oshawa and Whitby
Garbage and green bin collection for Oshawa and Whitby residents is the responsibility of the individual municipalities, not the Region of Durham. These residents are asked to check their waste calendars or contact their local municipality regarding the collection of these items during the holiday weekend.

Regional Waste Management Facilities in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa, and Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington
The Regional Waste Management Facilities in Brock, Scugog and Oshawa, and the Household Special Waste Depot in Clarington, will be closed Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8. Regular operating hours will resume Tuesday, April 11.

Note: Residents are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste and Whitby Waste Buddy Apps to access waste management information.

The Durham Region Waste and Whitby Waste Buddy Apps provide residents with customized collection schedules, reminders about collection days, Know Before You Throw search tool and service alerts. Free to download on Google Play or in the App Store.

For more information, visit durham.ca/waste, email waste@durham.ca, dial 311 (within Regional limits) or 905-668-7711 (toll-free at 1-800-372-1102).

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