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Come to our free Compost Giveaway events from April 29 to May 27
Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2023 03:22 PM
The Region of Durham has teamed up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region from April 29 to May 27.
These are self-serve events.Residents must bring a shovel and containers to carry their compost. Quantities are first-come, first-served and limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle.
Green bins, blue boxes, blue box lids and backyard composters will also be available for purchase, and broken bins can be exchanged for...
Reuse, recycle or safely dispose of items no longer needed during Environment Days
Posted on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 01:21 PM
Residents are invited to donate items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal at our upcoming Environment Days:
- Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
- Saturday, September 9 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (parking lot), 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering
- Saturday, September 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Uxbridge Seniors Centre (parking lot), 75 Marietta Street, Uxbridge
Slow down in construction zones! Our road equals their workspace
Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 11:06 AM
With the warmer weather, the number of construction projects increases. 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
Printed waste collection calendars will no longer be distributed to reduce waste
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 10:26 AM
Waste collection calendars are going digital! As part of The Region of Durham’s Long-term Waste Management Plan to mitigate environmental impacts, paper waste collection calendars will no longer be distributed to households. Eliminating the paper calendars will save on printing and distribution costs while also reducing waste.
Residents of the Town of Ajax, Municipality of Clarington, City of Pickering, and Townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste...
Vote today for Durham Region for Smart Cities Transportation Infrastructure Award
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 09:57 AM
Durham Region has been named a finalist by the International Data Corporation (IDC) for the 2023 IDC Smart Cities North America Award in Transportation Infrastructure for its End-to-End Digital Transformation in Road Maintenance Using CityROVER AI Smart Cameras and Digital Work Management.
Help Durham Region achieve this award by voting on IDC’s website under section 14 for Transportation Infrastructure: bit.ly/3JKtpvn.
The project uses innovative technology in its road maintenance operations with...
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