Durham Works

Regional Road 50 in Brock and Ramara closed for bridge rehabilitation

Regional Road 50, between Concession Road 11 and Canal Road, in the townships of Brock and Ramara is closed to traffic until the end of October. The closure is necessary to safely remove and rehabilitate the existing Regional Road 50 bridge structure over the Trent Severn Canal. All traffic is being detoured to Highway 12. For more information, please visit durham.ca/RegionalRoad50.

Bloor Street East and Wilson Road South intersection in Oshawa will be closed

Businesses in the area will remain open during an upcoming road closure at the intersection of Bloor Street East and Wilson Road South in Oshawa from March 1 to April 2. This work is part of the ongoing construction of the new feedermain on Bloor Street; and is necessary to replace aging infrastructure while ensuring residents continue to have access to safe, reliable and clean municipal drinking water. An overview of what businesses can expect during construction, and some tips on how to minimize...

Dispose of masks, gloves and sanitizing wipes in the garbage

With the use of personal protective equipment necessary during the pandemic, residents are reminded that items such as face masks, plastic gloves and sanitizing wipes should be disposed of in the garbage not on the ground, in the blue box or in the toilet. The increase in litter is having a negative impact on our wildlife and the environment. These items are also not recyclable. Flushing these items down the toilet can cause blockages in the sanitary sewer system. Please dispose of waste responsibly!

Let’s talk Anaerobic Digestion

What is it? How does it work? Why is it good for Durham Region? Commissioner of Works Sue Siopis answers these questions and more in the latest episode of Stuff you should know about Durham Region. This monthly podcast features conversations with many different guests from around the Region on current topics and issues. 

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Curious about anaerobic digestion? Check out our new animated video!

The Region of Durham’s new animated video provides an overview of mixed waste pre-sort and anaerobic digestion. The Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Facility will convert organic waste like food scraps into a renewable natural gas. This facility, the first of its kind in North America, will also remove non-combustible material and recyclables from garbage bags to further increase diversion, and free-up capacity at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) for actual garbage to be...