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Recycle your batteries during the week of April 17, 2023
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2023 02:08 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used or unwanted household batteries out for recycling on their collection day during the week of April 17.
When: Spring battery collection occurs April 17 to 21, on blue box collection days.
Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services.
Why: To coincide with Earth Day on April 22 and the annual Earth Week celebrations. Batteries are not garbage – up to 92 per cent...
Special Council Meeting - Workshop April 3, 2023 Agenda
Posted on Thursday, March 30, 2023 01:35 PM
The agenda for the April 3, 2023 Special Council workshop agenda is now available on the Council calendar.
The meeting is being held electronically and members of the public are encouraged to view the meeting on the livestream which can be accessed byclicking on the HTML Agenda.Council Members and staff will be participating electronically in the meeting.
Regional Council approves 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 03:09 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Regional Council has approved the 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget.
The 2023 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget totals $1.9 billion in gross expenditures, requiring a 2023 tax levy of approximately $817.4 million. This represents a proposed net property tax increase of 5.2 per cent, or approximately $153 for the average residential home with an assessed value of $483,100.
The Region is investing in critical frontline core service areas;...
Durham Region announced as Employment Service System Manager
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 09:13 AM
Whitby, Ontario – After a multistage competitive process, the Province of Ontario announced that the Durham Region Employment Services Consortium has been selected as the regional employment Service System Manager (SSM). The announcement came as part of a broader provincial announcement related to Employment Services Transformation.
The consortium is comprised of The Regional Municipality of Durham (as the lead agency), Durham College and Durham Workforce Authority. With extensive experience and...
Avian Influenza FAQ's
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 04:03 PM
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I find dead birds on private property?
Check with your local municipality for approved methods of disposing of dead birds. If your municipality allows, residents can bury or double bag dead birds and place in garbage for your regular garbage pick-up. Large numbers of dead wild birds should be managed as instructed by the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative.
Report sick or dead wild birds on the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative online reporting tool.