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Waste Management
What is the City’s role in waste management?
The Region of Durham is responsible for the collection, processing, and final disposal of garbage, recycling, yard waste, large items and the contents of the Green Bin from the City of Pickering. For more information, visit www.durhamregionwaste.ca, call the Region of Durham Works Department at 1.800.667.5671 or email waste@durham.ca for information on:
 

What is the City doing to reduce waste?

  • Innovative Recycling and Waste UnitsImproving waste diversion practices inside and outside our corporate facilities
  • Reusing file folders and labels
  • Recycling printer toner cartridges
  • Discouraging unsolicited sales catalogues and brochures to eliminate extra paper
  • Using a self-managed supplier application form, available on the website, to eliminate extra paper

What can you do to reduce waste or divert waste from Regional landfills?

Small changes in your daily routine can have a big impact. Make a commitment to do one or two new actions that will help increase diversion and reduce consumption and waste.

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