Disposal fee increase for fill material at Regional waste management facilities begins July 1

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department advises residents that as of July 1, the disposal fee for loads containing any fill material (such as soil, concrete and mixed construction materials) will change from $125 per tonne to $250 per tonne.

When: Beginning July 1, 2019.

Where: The Region operates three waste management facilities in Durham including Brock, Oshawa and Scugog. For a full list of locations and operational hours, fees and acceptable items at each facility, visit www.durham.ca/WMF. 

Why: To better meet cost-recovery on fill material disposal.

Note: For more information on waste management programs and services, visit durham.ca/Waste, email waste@durham.ca, call 1-800-667-5671 or download the Durham Region Waste App.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.