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Environment Day Collection Event Scheduled for Clarington on August 16

Justin Barber

10 Aug 2025 — 1 min read

Durham Region will hold an Environment Day collection event in Clarington on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon at Clarington Operations Depot 42, 178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road in Bowmanville, south of Highway 2. The event will take place rain or shine.

The event provides an opportunity for residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling, or safe disposal. This service is part of Durham Region’s ongoing efforts to manage waste and support resource recovery in the community.

According to Durham Region, residents may also bring non-perishable food items for donation to a local food bank. Boxes and cans for donation should not be damaged, opened, or expired.

Event preparation tips and further information are available at durham.ca/WasteEvents or through the Durham Region Waste App.

Durham Region has also scheduled additional Environment Day events on September 6, 2025, at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex in Pickering, and on September 20, 2025, at Uxbridge Seniors Centre in Uxbridge. All events are set to run from 8 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.

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Main Street Closure in Orono Scheduled for August 9 During Antique Festival

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