Durham Works

We got the power! Durham Region’s battery recycling program wins prestigious award

Durham Region and Environmental 360 Solutions have received the North American Hazardous Materials Management Association’s 2024 Prestige Public Private Partnership award for our battery recycling program. This award recognizes unique and effective partnerships in Household Hazardous Waste services.

Since the first curbside collection in 2012, Durham has diverted almost 454,000 kilograms or more than one million pounds of batteries for recycling. It has also served as the catalyst for curbside...

Children in Durham Region, “What does water mean to you?”

On October 17, Durham Region recognized Imagine a Day Without Water—a US Water Alliance worldwide day of education and advocacy about the true value of water and the need for innovative solutions to help solve water-related challenges in communities worldwide.

In recognition of this day, the Region is holding a drawing challenge for Durham residents 18 years of age and under. Draw or paint a picture of what water means to you and your family. Your creation may be featured in the Regional Water...

Learn about ways to reduce waste during Waste Reduction Week (October 21 to 27)

How can reducing waste help you save money and protect the environment?

That’s the topic of discussion for this Waste Reduction Week (October 21 to 27). As part of celebrating Circular Economy Month, Waste Reduction Week is an opportunity to learn more about specific waste streams and the waste reduction component of a circular economy through daily themes.

Themes for this week:

• Monday, October 21 – Repair Monday
• Tuesday, October 22 – Textile Tuesday
• Wednesday, October 23 – E-Waste Wednesday
• Thursday...

Spend your PA Day with us at the Durham York Energy Centre

Drop by the Durham York Energy Centre, located at 1835 Energy Drive in Courtice, for a free family-friendly event on Friday, October 25 and Friday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Activities include:

• Guided tours to our control room to view the waste pit and see the “claw”.
• Interactive waste sorting games.
• Activity books and colouring pages.
• Stickers, temporary tattoos, photo opportunities, and button making.
• Meet the staff and have your questions answered by our team.
• Informational displays.

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Oshawa and Brock waste management facilities to be temporarily closed

Oshawa and Brock waste management facilities (WMF) will be temporarily closed to the public to accommodate the installation of new scales.

Oshawa WMF, located at 1640 Ritson Road North in Oshawa, will be closed from October 19 to 24, reopening on October 25 at 8 a.m. Brock WMF, located at C22480 Brock Sideroad #17 in Brock, will be closed from October 31 to November 4, reopening on November 5 at 8 a.m.

Users are encouraged to delay trips, make alternative arrangements or visit the Scugog WMF,...