News - Township of Uxbridge

Grow your Green Bin! New materials are now accepted

Posted on Tuesday, July 02, 2024 04:26 PM

Diapers, menstrual products, incontinence products, pet waste and pet litter can now be disposed of in the Green Bin for weekly curbside collection.

The revised program is designed to maximize waste diversion, minimize the waste being processed at the Durham York Energy Centre, increase convenience, and achieve compliance with Ontario’s Food and Organic Waste Policy Statement.

A limited number of additional Green Bins will be available for residents to purchase, to a maximum of one per household,...

Take The Zephyr Library / Zephyr Hall Improvement Survey

Posted on Friday, June 28, 2024 01:13 PM

The Uxbridge Public Library Board, and Township Council are seeking feedback on a proposal to improve the Zephyr Library and its services. Possible solutions include amalgamating the Zephyr Library and Zephyr Community Hall. Residents of the Township of Uxbridge are invited to complete the short survey that explores community support for the proposal.

This survey seeks further community input as a follow up to the in-person Open House at the Zephyr Community Hall on April 20th. One proposal is...

Keep reserved lanes free for buses and cyclists in Durham Region

Posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 02:15 PM

Reserved lanes for buses and cyclists are a traffic control device to help improve cyclist, driver and pedestrian safety. Reserved lanes are clearly marked with overhead diamond signs, ground-mounted diamond signs and pavement markings.

Bus-only lanes are reserved for public transit vehicles—Durham Region Transit buses and Go Transit buses—to help buses get through congested areas and stay on schedule. Motorists are prohibited from using bus-only lanes. Vehicles can enter bus-only lanes to...