Public Service Announcements

Seasonal leaf and yard waste no longer accepted at Regional waste management facilities but still accepted at the curb

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents that effective April 7 and until further notice, leaf and yard waste will no longer be accepted at its waste management facilities (WMFs). Residents can instead take advantage of the free curbside leaf and yard waste collection.

This change is to help limit the number of people attending the WMFs and to reduce the number of vehicles on-site. Proof of residency will also help ensure that the Regional WMFs are exclusive to...

What does this mean: State of emergency declaration in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – In follow up to the State of Emergency declaration in the Region of Durham—on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer—residents are asked to note the following information about this declaration:

• It is made in accordance with the Emergency Management By-law.
• It demonstrates to residents that the municipality is taking the current situation seriously; using every step possible to protect our community from this threat.
• It has no impact or influence over the...

Public Service Announcement #6: COVID-19 in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham continues to actively monitor the COVID-19 situation, with the health and safety of residents as the top priority. The Region offers the following updates to residents regarding the current status of its programs and services:

• Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced some service modifications to reflect reduced ridership demands and support social distancing. Notably, customers will board buses using the rear doors only (except those customers with...

New to Durham Region or just moved? Get your free waste diversion kit!

Whitby, Ontario – The Durham Region Works Department is reminding residents that free waste diversion kits are available to Durham residents who are new to the region or who have recently moved into a new home. To get your free kit, fill out the New Resident Diversion Kit Form on the Region’s website.

What:

Each kit contains:

• Two blue boxes
• One large green bin
• One kitchen container
• One waste management calendar

When: Waste diversion kits are available year-round.  

Where: Households across Durham Region who...

Recycle your batteries during the week of November 4

Whitby, Ontario – With the upcoming time change and local fire departments’ promotion of changing batteries in smoke alarms, Durham Region’s Works Department is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted batteries out for recycling on their collection day during the week of November 4.

When: Fall battery collection occurs the week of November 4 on blue box collection days.

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

Why: Batteries are not...