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Durham Region’s Blue Box program transitions to producer responsibility

Posted on Tuesday, April 09, 2024 11:32 AM

Durham Region’s Blue Box program transitions to producer responsibility

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...

Proceed with caution through construction zones

Posted on Tuesday, April 09, 2024 11:12 AM

Proceed with caution 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...

Street Sweeping Set to Commence

Posted on Monday, April 08, 2024 12:16 PM

The Township is preparing to commence annual street sweeping, which is expected to take 6-8 weeks, weather permitting. During this time, please try to avoid on-street parking.  

Please be advised that there will be no special pick-up for sand left in piles or in pails. We ask that sand is left on the roads. Residents are permitted to rake any sand that has accumulated on boulevards into curbs or gutters prior to the sweeping of the streets. A secondary sweep of missed areas due to parked cars will...

Uxbridge to Switch Permit Parking Systems in Response to User Feedback

Posted on Monday, April 08, 2024 09:34 AM

In 2021, the Township of Uxbridge launched the pilot paid permit parking at Trail Heads and the Fields of Uxbridge.

After a year of the pilot project, the Township began assessing how to improve and modify the program prior to long-term implementation. Based on user feedback received, the Township is switching permit parking systems. Listening closely to the needs and suggestions of residents, the Township recognized the need for a more user-friendly system and as a result, the Township will...

Township Page, Cosmos April 4, 2024

Posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2024 08:29 AM

April 4, 2024 Issue of Township Page 2 of Cosmos Newspaper

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