Control - Red Zone (Stringent Measures)
The Town of Ajax is in the Red Zone - Control phase of the provincial COVID-19 Response Framework.
Community Update - Control Red Zone COVID-19 Red Zone Measures ontario.ca/COVID19 durham.ca/novelcoronavirus
Adopt-a-Park, Trail or Road program |
Did you know that Ajax has over 450 km of roads, 600 hectares of parkland and over 70 km of trails? Individuals, community groups and businesses are invited to initiate a one-time litter pick, or adopt a space in Ajax, on an ongoing basis. It may be your local park or playground, a section of the waterfront, or a favorite creek area. If you prefer, you can contact Operations & Environmental Services, and we'll suggest an area for you. For more information download the Official Adopt-a-Park, Trail or Road Program Brochure. Why Adopt?You and your group will help the environment by removing garbage from trails, parks, school grounds and roadways. Adopting a space is a great activity for embedding a corporate or community event, plus it allows you to give back to the community, feel a sense of accomplishment and get to spend some time in your local space. Program Requirements
Participants Receive:*Adopt a road only. Interested in hosting a one off cleanup event? The Town also supports individuals and groups who would like to organize a onetime cleanup event. To help you get started we have prepared a set of Community Cleanup Event Guidelines to help you plan and run your event. The Town will also provide you with a FREE cleanup kit supplying you with you of bags and gloves for your volunteers, as well as garbage collection after the event. We require approximately 48 hours notice to prepare you kit. For more information please contact: sustainableajax@ajax.ca Health and safetyWhether organizing or just taking part in a litter cleanup it is important to stay safe, please read and share the Community Cleanup Event Guidelines before starting out. Safety guidelines for Adopt-a-Park, Trail or Road Program volunteersFor more information please contact us at operations@ajax.ca or 905-683-2951 |
The Region of Durham provides residential collection services for garbage, recycling and other disposal services.
Visit the Region of Durham waste management website for detailed information on everything waste related, including these frequently visited areas:
- Garbage
- Compost (green bin)
- Recycle (blue box)
- Electronic waste collection
- Household hazardous waste
- Leaf and yard waste
- Christmas trees
- Grass clippings
- Bulky goods
- Porcelain
- Metal goods
- Know before you throw tool
- Plastic bag and film recycling
- Waste management facilities
Durham Region services at the Town of Ajax
The Town of Ajax is pleased to offer the following Durham Region services as a convenience to our residents.
Table 1: Durham Region waste services offered to residents by the Town of Ajax
|
Garbage Bag Tags ($2.50)* |
Small Blue Bins ($6) |
Large Blue Bins ($6) |
Green Bins ($15) |
Waste Collection Calendar |
Town Hall |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Operations Centre |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Ajax Community Centre |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
McLean Community Centre |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Audley Recreation Centre |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Waste collection calendars
Waste collection calendars can be viewed online or picked up at some of our facilities.
Garbage bag tags
Residents are required to tag each bag of garbage over the four bag limit on their designated waste collection day.
Blue Bins and Green Bins
Large blue bins, small blue bins and green bins are available for purchase at several Town of Ajax facilities. We only sell new bins. Exchanges for cracked and broken blue bins and green bins can be done through Durham Region located at 4600 Garrard Rd in Whitby.
New Residents to Ajax
New residents to Ajax are encouraged to participate in the residential curbside waste diversion programs available to them.
In order to assist you the Region of Durham will provide you two complimentary Blue Boxes (one for paper, one for containers), one curbside Green Bin, one kitchen container, some sample liner bags, and a waste management calendar delivered to the front porch of your home.
Please allow up to 15 business days for delivery.
To order your kit please fill out:
Durham Region new resident diversion kit form
For more information contact the Region of Durham at 905-697-5300 or 1-800-667-5671
waste@durham.ca.
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