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Why does the Region charge for disposal at our Waste Management Facilities?

We encourage residents to take advantage of the various types of curbside collection the Region offers, which are funded by your annual property taxes. In addition to garbage, green bin and blue box collection in most municipalities, collection also includes a full suite of curbside services for scrap metal, large appliances, waste electronics, porcelain (such as toilets), yard waste, Christmas trees and batteries.

User fees collected at our waste management facilities help fund the cost of...

Drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items in Pickering on October 13

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, in partnership with the City of Pickering, invites residents to drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste, and reusable items—free of charge—at a special collection event.

When: Saturday, October 13, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Where: Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering

Why:

Electronic waste collection: To provide residents with a convenient, free drop-off service to recycle their...

Durham Region hosts the Hello Tomorrow: Durham Smart Cities Forum

Whitby, Ontario – Today, The Regional Municipality of Durham successfully hosted the Hello Tomorrow: Durham Smart Cities Forum at University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) in the City of Oshawa.

More than 300 residents, community partners, businesses, academics, students, government officials and tech industry leaders in Durham Region and beyond registered to attend the forum to share feedback on, and learn more about, smart cities approaches and technologies.

“This event is the...

Drop off electronic waste, hazardous waste and reusable items in Clarington September 22

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, in partnership with the Municipality of Clarington, invites residents to drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste, and reusable items—free of charge—at a special collection event.

When: Saturday, September 22, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Where: Clarington Operations Depot, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Highway 2)

Why:

Electronic waste collection: To provide residents with a...

Third annual update on comprehensive housing plan now available

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham released the 2017 Annual Report for At Home in Durham, the Durham Housing Plan 2014-2024. At Home in Durham is a comprehensive 10-year plan to address housing and homelessness in our region, and focuses on four key goals: End Homelessness in Durham, Affordable Housing for Everyone, Greater Housing Choice, and Strong and Vibrant Neighbourhoods.

The third in a series of updates, the 2017 Annual Report provides qualitative and quantitative...