Exchange broken blue boxes and green bins at three Durham Region events

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is partnering with the City of Oshawa, Town of Whitby, City of Pickering, Town of Ajax and the Township of Scugog to offer free exchanges of damaged blue boxes and green bins at three physically distanced events.

When and Where:

Saturday, October 17, 2020
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or while supplies last
Region of Durham Headquarters
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby
North parking lot

Saturday, October 24, 2020
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or while supplies last
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering
Gravel parking lot entrance off Diefenbaker Court

Saturday, October 31, 2020
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or while supplies last
Scugog Community Recreation Centre
1655 Reach Street, Port Perry
Upper parking lot

Why: In appreciation of a continued community-wide commitment to the Region’s Blue Box and Green Bin programs, residents can exchange broken blue boxes and green bins at no charge. Quantities are on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

Green bins and blue boxes will also be available for sale (Visa, MasterCard, debit or e-transfer only).

Note: Masks are required and physical distancing is in effect. No Cash. Only Visa, MasterCard, debit and e-transfer will be accepted for purchases of new green bins or blue boxes.

For more information, please 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.