Durham Works

Give your batteries new life: Recycle batteries during the week of April 28

Batteries dead? Don't let your old batteries go to waste!  Put household batteries out for recycling during the week of April 28 on your regular collection day. Place used household batteries in a clear, sealable plastic bag. Sealed bags are to be placed on top of your closed Green Bin for collection.

Batteries are not garbage as up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in the battery collection program, you can help prevent mercury, cadmium and other...

Got green goals? Environment Days are back!

Mark your calendar and join us! Residents are invited to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal at our upcoming Environment Days:

• Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
  
  
• Saturday, August 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville
  
  
• Saturday, September 20 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Uxbridge Seniors Centre (parking lot), 75 Marietta...
  
  

Please slow down and drive safely through construction zones

The number of construction projects increases as the weather warms up. To protect the safety of workers, other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, all drivers are reminded to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present.

Drivers are also reminded that speed limits are reduced in construction zones, and fines are doubled when workers are present.

For more information on current and upcoming construction projects on Regional roads, please visit

Pedestrian crossovers are helping pedestrians to safely cross the street

Pedestrian crossovers make it safer and easier for pedestrians to cross the street. These locations are designated using special pavement markings, specific signage and sometimes lights.

Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists all have a responsibility to help everyone to safely navigate pedestrian crossovers.

Drivers: 

• Come to a complete stop to comply with the "stop for pedestrians" sign, proceed with caution and watch for pedestrians and cyclists. 
• Remain stopped until pedestrians have completely...

Stop and look! Make sure the way is clear before proceeding through stop signs

Drivers are reminded to come to a complete stop at stop signs and make sure the road and sidewalk is clear in both directions before proceeding.

Drivers must be aware of people crossing the street as well as the traffic on the road. Crossrides allow cyclists to cross without dismounting, as well as e-bikes and scooters, so it is extremely important for drivers to ensure the sidewalk and roadway are clear before proceeding through a stop sign or traffic light. Bad weather or dark conditions can...