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Downed Trees and Limbs

Residents in urban Uxbridge or hamlets are asked to neatly pile tree debris (regardless of size) curbside. Township staff and contractors will be chipping smaller debris and removing large debris. Please do not pile debris so that sidewalks or roadways are blocked. Please be patient as this process will take some time. 

Residents are asked to have all tree debris out to the curb for a final pick-up by 8am on Monday, June 13th.

Residents can drop of leaf and yard waste...

The Regional Municipality of Durham is sharing important information for residents affected by the recent storm, including road closures, food safety tips, well water safety, and the safe disposal of yard waste at the Waste Management Facilities (WMFs).

Health information:

Food safety
For residents whose refrigerators were impacted due to power outages, ensure that any food above 4 degrees Celsius is discarded. When in doubt, throw it out. More information is available on the Durham Region Health...

As a result of our recent severe weather Building Inspectors have been assessing damaged buildings, and the Chief Building Official will be posting Orders as required.   

If a building has a posted 'Order Prohibiting Occupancy', the building must not be occupied until the Order has been rescinded.

Alternatively an 'Unsafe Order' may be issued to notify the owner that remedial work to the building is required, however the structure is in no immediate danger to occupants.

Recipients of either...

The Historic Centre and Uxbridge Arena are closed until further notice. Uxpool is expected to reopen shortly.

Town Hall, the Uxbridge Library and the Uxbridge Senior’s Centre have reopened for regular hours.

May 22, 2022

Power outages in the Township of Uxbridge are expected to continue through Sunday and into Monday. The Region of Durham Health Department has provided a list of resources for residents who have questions about well water and food handling safety.

• Be Well Aware – Ensure your well water is safe during and after emergencies
• Information about Water Safety for Private Wells
• Flooding and drinking water
• Food Safety in an emergency
• Freezer Food Safety during power outages

The Fire Department...