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Got green goals? Environment Days are back!

Mark your calendar and join us! Residents are invited to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal at our upcoming Environment Days:

• Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
• Saturday, August 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville
• Saturday, September 20 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Uxbridge Seniors Centre (parking lot), 75 Marietta...

Township Page, Cosmos April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025, Issue of Township Page of Cosmos Newspaper.

Spring into action: updated waste collection schedule for Easter week

Whitby, Ontario – As the Easter holidays approach, the Region of Durham has some important updates to ensure a smooth waste collection experience for residents.

When and where: Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge.

Residents who normally receive waste collection on Fridays are reminded that due to Good Friday, waste collection will take place on Saturday, April 19 instead. 

Residents are encouraged to download the Durham Region Waste App or access the online collection calendar at 

Environment Days are back!

Whitby, Ontario – Mark your calendar and join us for Environment Days. The Region of Durham, in partnership with the area municipalities, is inviting residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal.

When and where:

• Saturday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
• Saturday, August 16 from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Highway 2)

Please slow down and drive safely through construction zones

The number of construction projects increases as the weather warms up. To protect the safety of workers, other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists, all drivers are reminded to slow down and proceed with caution through construction zones or areas where workers are present.

Drivers are also reminded that speed limits are reduced in construction zones, and fines are doubled when workers are present.

For more information on current and upcoming construction projects on Regional roads, please visit