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Environment Days are back!
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 10:35 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Mark your calendar and join us for Environment Days. The Region of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.
When and where:
- 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 (south of Highway 2)
Please slow down and drive safely through construction zones
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 08:15 AM
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
Lane restrictions on Regional Road 13 in Brock
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 01:37 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Regional Road 13 in the Township of Brock.
When: The week of April 21 to June. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.
Where: Regional Road 13 from 730 metres east of Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) to 810 metres west of Sideroad 17 in the Township of Brock.
Why: The lane restrictions are in place to accommodate the reconstruction of Regional Road 13. For more information, visit durham...
Give your batteries new life: Recycle your batteries during the week of April 28
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 11:55 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Don't let your old batteries go to waste! The Region of Durham is calling on residents to recycle their used household batteries by placing them on top of their closed Green Bin during collection days the week of April 28.
When: Spring battery collection occurs from April 28 to May 2 on Green Bin collection days.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Bayly Street in Ajax
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 10:15 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Bayly Street (Regional Road 22) in the Town of Ajax.
Where: Bayly Street, at the intersection of Bayly Street and Church Street South and from 200 metres west to 500 metres east of Church Street South, in Ajax.
When: April 14 to June 30. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Why: To create a centre median island on Bayly Street, lengthen the eastbound and westbound right-turn lanes...
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