Residents reminded not to leave blue boxes and green bins out overnight during strong winds

Whitby, Ontario – Due to potential strong winds in the weather forecast, The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to remind residents not to leave blue boxes and green bins out overnight in order to reduce litter.

When: October 18 to 21.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

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 collection of these items.

Why: Due to potentially strong winds, please do not leave blue bins out overnight, as they could be blown away, creating litter. If you are concerned about the strong winds, consider holding your recycling until your next collection day. We thank residents for their co-operation and patience during this time of inclement weather. For the safety of workers, please ensure waste, blue boxes and green bins are placed in a visible and accessible area before 7 a.m. on your collection day.

Note: For more information, please visit www.durham.ca/Waste, email waste@durham.ca, call 905-579-5264 (toll-free at 1-800-667-5671) or download the Durham Region Waste App.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.