The Regional Municipality of Durham has teamed up with the local area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region.
These are self-serve events. Residents must bring a shovel and containers to carry their compost. Quantities are first-come, first-served and limited to four reusable containers of compost per vehicle, said a region statement.
Residents are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item, to be donated to a local food bank (please check that boxes and cans are not damaged, opened or expired).
It said green bins and backyard composters will not be available for sale or exchange at these events. Purchase new green bins, kitchen containers or backyard composters, or exchange broken green bins and kitchen containers online with free home delivery. Visit durham.ca/NewBins for more information.
Saturday, April 26 from 8 am to noon (rain or shine)
- Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
Saturday, May 3 from 8 am to noon (rain or shine)
- Lakeview Park (parking lot) Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
- Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville (south of Highway 2)
Saturday, May 10 from 8 am to noon (rain or shine)
- Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby
- Uxbridge Arena & Recreation Centre (parking lot), 291 Brock Street West, Uxbridge
Saturday, May 24 from 8 am to noon (rain or shine)
- Scugog Community Recreation Centre (parking lot), 1655 Reach Street, Port Perry
- Foster Hewitt Memorial Community Centre (parking lot), 176 Main Street, Beaverton
Saturday, May 31 from 8 am to noon (rain or shine)
- Don Beer Arena (parking lot), 940 Dillingham Road, Pickering
For more information, including tips for preparing to attend a compost event, visit durham.ca/WasteEvents.