Compost Giveaway events are being held across the region from April 29 to May 27

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region.

When and where:

Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon

• Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
• Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville

Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to noon

• Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
• Sunderland Memorial Arena (parking lot), 20 Park Street, Sunderland

Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to noon

• Municipal Boat Launch (parking lot), 2 Old Rail Lane, Port Perry
• Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby

Saturday, May 27 from 8 a.m. to noon

• Don Beer Arena (parking lot), 940 Dillingham Road, Pickering
• Uxbridge Arena and Recreation Centre (parking lot), 291 Brock Street West, Uxbridge

Why: In appreciation of a continued community-wide commitment to the Regional organics collection programs, residents are invited to our complimentary compost giveaways.

Note: These are self-serve events. Residents must bring a shovel and containers to carry their compost. Quantities are first-come, first-served and limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle.

Green bins, blue boxes, blue box lids and backyard composters will also be available for purchase, and broken bins can be exchanged for free. No Cash. Only VISA, Mastercard, debit and e-transfer will be accepted for purchases.

Residents are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item, to be donated to a local food bank (please check that boxes and cans are not damaged, opened or expired).

For more information, including tips for preparing to attend a compost event, please visit durham.ca/WasteEvents or download the Durham Region Waste App.

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