New to Durham Region

Are you new to Durham Region? Be sure to check out the Durham Immigration Portal to learn more about adjusting to life in the community.

Durham Region is a great place to grow. Welcome!

Discover Durham

Durham Region has a lot to discover. Visit a park or trail, or spend a day at the beach. Learn about our arts and culture scene or find a local event to attend.

The Regional Road network will help you get around the Region. Durham also has many transit options to choose from.

Get active! Get involved in your local municipality's sports and recreation programs or explore Durham by bike.

Regional government

The Regional Municipality of Durham provides many services, while our eight local area municipalities also handle specific services for their community.

Explore our A to Z services to find information on services provided by the Region of Durham and your local area municipality.

If you have any issues or complaints, report them. We are also looking for feedback on specific projects. Visit our Community Engagement page for details on the Region's public engagement initiatives.

Curbside garbage collection

If you've just moved in, you can request a new resident kit. The kit includes:

• Two blue boxes.
• A large green bin for curbside use.
• A kitchen container for organics.
• A waste management calendar.

Never miss garbage day again! Learn about which items go in which bins by using our app. Use our collections calendar and stay up to date.