The Regional Municipality of Durham said it is teaming up with the area municipalities to offer free compost to residents at special events taking place across the region.
Below is the schedule.
Saturday, April 29 from 8 am to noon
- Ajax Operations Centre, 800 Salem Road North, Ajax
- Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville
Saturday, May 6 from 8 am to noon
- Lakeview Park (parking lot), Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
- Sunderland Memorial Arena (parking lot), 20 Park Street, Sunderland
Saturday, May 13 from 8 am to noon
- Municipal Boat Launch (parking lot), 2 Old Rail Lane, Port Perry
- Whitby Operations Centre, 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby
Saturday, May 27 from 8 am to noon
- Don Beer Arena (parking lot), 940 Dillingham Road, Pickering
- Uxbridge Arena and Recreation Centre (parking lot), 291 Brock Street West, Uxbridge
The complimentary compost giveaways is in appreciation of the continued community-wide commitment to the regional organics collection programs, said a municipal statement.
It pointed out that 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 blue boxes of compost per vehicle.
Green bins, blue boxes, blue box lids and backyard composters will also be available for purchase, and broken bins can be exchanged for free. No Cash. Only VISA, Mastercard, debit and e-transfer will be accepted for purchases.
Residents are 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).
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