Public Service Announcements

Join us for the final Public Information Centre for the Cycling Wayfinding and Signage Strategy

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is making it easier to navigate Durham Region by bike through the development of a Cycling Wayfinding and Signage Strategy. This initiative aims to introduce new, visually consistent signs to help residents and visitors navigate the cycling network. The Regional Municipality of Durham is holding an in-person Public Information Centre (PIC) for the new Cycling Wayfinding and Signage Strategy. The goal of this project is to provide users of all...

Drop off unwanted items during Environment Days

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality 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, June 15 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby

• Saturday, June 22 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre (parking lot), 91 Elliot Street, Cannington

• Saturday, September 21 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), 

Lane restrictions on Simcoe Street in Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) in the Township of Scugog.

When: May 21 to August 16. Daytime only. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Simcoe Street, from 600 metres south of River Street to Saintfield Road (Regional Road 6), in the Township of Scugog.

Why: The lane restrictions will be in place for road rehabilitation work.

Note: The...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Centre Street North in Oshawa

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of multiple lane restrictions on Centre Street North (Regional Road 2A) in the City of Oshawa.

When: May 21 to 31. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Centre Street North, between William Street West and Richmond Street West, in the City of Oshawa. One lane will be maintained during this closure.

Why: To allow for the construction of new utility infrastructure.

Note: The Region realizes that...

Waste collection schedule changes in Oshawa and Whitby due to the holiday long weekend

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to remind Oshawa and Whitby residents of changes to the scheduled curbside waste and recycling collection due to the Victoria Day holiday on Monday, May 20.

When: Monday, May 20 to Saturday, May 25.

Where: For residents in Oshawa and Whitby, there will be no curbside waste (garbage, green bin and blue box) collection on Monday, May 20. Waste collection during the week of May 20 will occur one day later than your regularly scheduled...