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Simcoe Street Closure for Watermain replacement
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2024 11:28 AM
Watermain replacement on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 15), Bay Street, Mill Street, and Church Street in the Township of Brock
The Regional Municipality of Durham is continuing construction on the watermain replacement on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 15), Bay Street, and Mill Street in the Township of Brock. Please refer to the attached map for construction limits.
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
The Region’s contractor, Carchidi Excavating Ltd. will be returning to site April 29. Work on Simcoe Street is...
Durham Region’s Waste Management Facilities increasing user fees effective May 1
Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 09:55 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Effective May 1, 2024, the minimum user fee for general residential and commercial garbage waste will increase from $5 per load to $7 per load for loads up to 40 kilograms (88 pounds). For every eight kilograms greater than 40 kilograms, the fee will increase from $1 to $1.40. The flat rate for loads weighing 1,000 kilograms (metric tonne) or more will increase from $125 to $175 per 1,000 kilograms. In addition, fees for fill materials and mixed loads containing fill materials...
Compost Giveaway events are being held across the region from April 27 to June 8
Posted on Thursday, April 11, 2024 04:12 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region.
When and where:
Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
- Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre (parking lot), 91 Elliot Street, Cannington
Saturday, May 25 from 8 a.m. to noon
- Don Beer...
Recycle your batteries during the week of April 22
Posted on Monday, April 08, 2024 11:57 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used household batteries out for recycling on their blue box collection day, during the week of April 22.
When: Spring battery collection occurs from April 22 to 26 on blue box collection days.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Why: Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in the...
Solar Eclipse 2024
Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2024 09:00 AM
On April 8, 2024, between 2 and 4:30 p.m., Ontario will experience a total solar eclipse with the peak happening around 3:20 p.m. Durham Region has set up an information page to help you learn more about the eclipse and how to view it safely.
Looking directly at the sun without proper protection can lead to serious problems such as partial or complete loss of eyesight.
If appropriate eye protection is not available, alternate viewing strategies should be considered, such as watching a livestream on...