Durham Works

Get ready for Curbside Giveaway Day on September 13

Are you thinking of taking part in Durham Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day on Saturday, September 13?

Here’s how it works: on the event day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., residents place unwanted items (in good condition!) – clearly marked as “Free” – on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.

Curbside Giveaway Day events are an opportunity to reduce the amount of garbage going to disposal by giving away your unwanted items or by going on a...

Helping kids get to school safely by slowing down in school zones

It’s that time of year again! With Durham Region students back to school, road users must remember to keep safety top of mind in school zones.

Drivers need to slow down, stay focused, and watch for cyclists and pedestrians, including distracted kids who may be excited to be back at school. Children should also be reminded about the importance of crossing the road at a designated crossing or signalized intersection, and waiting until the road is clear and cars and cyclists have come to a complete...

How simple painted bars on Durham Roads help reduce speeding

If you’re traveling around Durham, you may start noticing horizontal white lines painted in the middle of your lane. So, what are they for, and how do they work?

These lines are known as optical bars, and they give drivers the perception they are going too fast or speeding up. Essentially, the space between the markings reduces over the length of the area where the lines are painted, giving the illusion of increased travel speed, which encourages motorists to slow down as the spacing narrows.

Reminder: Join us at upcoming Environment Days events

Residents are invited to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal at our upcoming Environment Days:

• Saturday, August 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) at Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Hwy 2)

• Saturday, September 6 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (rear parking lot), 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering

• Saturday, September 20 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine) at Uxbridge...