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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...
Durham Region’s Blue Box program transitions to producer responsibility
Posted on Thursday, April 04, 2024 08:53 AM
No immediate impact for residents as current recycling program and schedules will remain unchanged during transition
Whitby, Ontario – Starting July 1, 2024, Durham’s Blue Box program will transition to being delivered by an organization named, “Circular Materials” on behalf of all producers of the products and packaging recycled in the Blue Box within Ontario. Although the responsibility for the blue box recycling program is changing, there will be no immediate change to how residents recycle...
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure expands across the region
Posted on Wednesday, March 06, 2024 03:59 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are becoming more commonplace throughout Durham Region. Today’s announcement of $2.4 million in federal funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) will enable the installation of 259 new EV charging stations across Durham Region. The funding, valued at $605,000 for Round 3 and $1.8 million for Round 4 of the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), provides up to 50 per cent funding for EV chargers. The Region of Durham...
Free tax filing help is available to residents living with low income
Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 01:11 AM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region residents who earn a low income, or who have no income, can get help with filing their taxes for free. Through tax filing, eligible residents can access benefits and credits that could put money in their pockets and help cover basic needs. There are more than 40 benefits and credits in Ontario; many can only be accessed through tax filing.
Where: Free tax clinics – including in-person, drop-off and virtual formats – are available across Durham Region. For locations...
Update on watermain project at Simcoe St., Beaverton
Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2024 03:17 PM
January 25, 2024 Update
Contractors have completed works for this winter season. Simcoe St is now open between the Holy Family Catholic School and Madill St.
January 20, 2024 Update
Contractors have returned to the site to complete the mainline watermain on Simcoe Street from Union St. to Madill St Simcoe Street will remain closed until work has been completed.
Next week, contractors will be laying temporary asphalt across Madill Street. Access to Holy Family Catholic School and Beaverton...