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Look for the ring to help prevent water theft in Durham Region

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department is asking Durham residents to help stop water theft by reporting suspicious activity around hydrants. The Region has new plastic rings to help the public quickly identify which hydrants are permitted water filling stations.

When: Throughout the spring, summer and fall months.

Where: All municipal water supply hydrants in Durham Region.

Why: The plastic ring contains the Regional logo, identifies the hydrant as a permitted filling...

Free compost in Clarington on April 22

Whitby, Ontario – In appreciation of a continued community-wide commitment to the Regional organics collection programs, residents are invited to pick up compost, free of charge at a special event.

When: Saturday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Where: Clarington Operations Depot, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Rd., Bowmanville (south of Highway 2)

Why: To provide residents with free compost made using organics collected through the Region’s curbside Green Bin and Leaf...

Park Road in Oshawa closed due to watermain break

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents and businesses that Park Road between King and Bond streets is closed due to a watermain break.

When: Repair work is ongoing and is estimated to be complete in eight to 12 hours, depending on site conditions.

Where: Park Road is closed between King and Bond streets, in the City of Oshawa.

Why: To repair a broken watermain and related damage to the road base and asphalt.

Note: Due...

Drop off electronic or hazardous waste; pick up free compost in Brock

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department, invites residents to drop off Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW), free of charge, at a special upcoming collection event. At this event, residents can also pick up free compost.

When: Saturday, April 22, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Where: Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre, 91 Elliot Street, Cannington.

Why:

WEEE collection: Examples of electronic waste include:...

Seasonal leaf and yard waste collection resumes

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department would like to advise residents that leaf and yard waste collection is starting back up in the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, the City of Pickering, the Town of Ajax and the Municipality of Clarington. 

When: Leaf and yard waste collection has resumed on regular waste collection days. Residents should check their collection calendars, go to durham.ca/waste or download the Durham Region Waste App to see...