Reuse Days are back; first event scheduled for March 23

Whitby, Ontario – Whether you’re spring cleaning, Marie Kondo-ing, or simply looking to clear some space in your garage, Durham Region’s Works Department is accepting good-quality, reusable items at the first Reuse Day event of 2019. Items will be donated to Habitat for Humanity ReStores (Ajax, Oshawa and Uxbridge locations), Diabetes Canada and the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

When: March 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Reuse Days will continue monthly until October at rotating locations in Durham Region.

Where: Durham Region Waste Management Centre, 4600 Garrard Road, Whitby.

Why: Reuse Days is a program to divert quality, reusable items from the waste stream, including: clothing, textiles, furniture, appliances, cabinets, countertops and most other reusable renovation materials. At Reuse Days, partnering charities work with the Region to accept all good-quality, reusable household items and building materials.

Note: Only items deemed to be suitable for reuse by charities will be accepted. Garbage, household hazardous waste and electronics will not be accepted. Materials refused by charities must be removed by residents and may be disposed of at one of the Region’s waste management facilities (fees may apply).

To learn more about waste management in Durham Region or for more information on Reuse Days, including a list of acceptable items, please visit durham.ca/waste, call 1-800-667-5671 or download the Durham Region Waste App.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.