Public Service Announcements

Road closure on Whites Road in the City of Pickering

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Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of a road closure on Whites Road (Regional Road 38) in the City of Pickering.

When: April 22 to 23. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Road closure will be in place on Whites Road, from Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) to Finch Avenue (Regional Road 27), in the City of Pickering.  

Why: To allow for the repair of railroad tracks at the Canadian...

Compost Giveaways are being held across the region from April 25 to May 30

Whitby, Ontario – To thank residents for their participation in leaf and yard waste collection programs, Durham Region is once again partnering with local municipalities to provide free compost at special events across the region.

When and where:

Saturday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

• Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
• Lakeview Park (parking lot) Kluane Avenue, Oshawa

Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

• Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive,...

Upcoming lane restrictions on Thickson Road South in Whitby

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Thickson Road South (Regional Road 26) in the Town of Whitby.

When: April 13 to 22. Unfavourable weather conditions may impact the work schedule.

Where: Lane restrictions will be in place on Thickson Road South, from Victoria Street East (Regional Road 22) to Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60), in the Town of Whitby.  

Why: To safely replace watermain valves.

Note: The Region realizes that the work may be disruptive...

Spring battery collection from April 20 to 24

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is asking residents to participate in our annual spring curbside battery collection by placing used household batteries in a clear, sealable plastic bag and setting the bag on top of their closed green bin during the week of April 20.

Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.

When: Spring battery collection occurs from April 20 to 24 on green bin collection days.

Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent...

Regional service impacts in observance of Easter holidays

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of impacts to Regional programs and services in observance of Easter holidays.

When and Where: The following programs and/or services will be impacted due to Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6):

• Durham Regional Headquarters in Whitby will be closed, including provincial courts and offices, the Ontario Works Office and the Child Care and Early Years Division Office.
• Directly Operated Child Care Centres will be...