Durham Region celebrates Waste Reduction Week October 18 to 24

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week (WRW) in Canada from October 18 to 24. Each day during the week will have a different theme focused on the efforts of the Region and its residents to reduce waste through daily actions.

The program will highlight the principles of a circular economy, resource efficiency and waste reduction. The primary goal of the week is to celebrate environmental efforts and achievements while encouraging innovative new ideas and solutions. In celebration of Waste Reduction Week, the Durham Regional Headquarters will be lit blue and green from October 18 to 24.

Daily Themes:

Monday, October 18 – Circular Economy and Kick-off
Tuesday, October 19 – Textiles
Wednesday, October 20 – E-waste
Thursday, October 21 – Plastics
Friday, October 22 – Food Waste
Saturday, October 23 – Sharing Economy
Sunday, October 24 – Swap and Repair

Throughout the year, the Region supports residents in their waste reduction efforts by collecting materials such as textiles and e-waste at Waste Management facilities, and with special call-in pick-ups. Additional opportunities through special waste events, such as Reuse Day, also provide residents with options to donate or dispose of waste items properly.

The Region, together with our residents, is committed to waste reduction and will continue to deliver innovative waste reduction, diversion, and disposal programs to meet the needs of our growing population. The 2021 to 2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan (Waste Plan) is focused on rethinking and reducing the waste we create, managing resources and finding opportunities to create energy from waste.  

Residents are encouraged to learn more about WRW by following the Region’s Twitter and Facebook and using the hashtags #DurhamWaste and #WasteReductionWeek. To learn more about Waste Reduction Week in Canada, visit WRWcanada.com. For more information about waste reduction in Durham Region, visit durham.ca/waste.

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