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4 Friday, September 27, 2024 brooklintowncrier.com The Regional Municipality of Durham is reminding residents to place their used household batteries out for recycling on their Green Bin collection days, during the week of October 7. When: Fall battery collection occurs from October 7 to 11 on Green Bin collection days. Where: Households across Durham Region who currently receive curbside collection services. Why: Batteries are not garbage - up to 92 per cent of battery components are recyclable and recoverable. By taking part in the battery collection program, you can help prevent mercury, cadmium and other heavy metals from entering the environment. Note: Batteries are no longer collected with the blue box as the Region transitioned its Blue Box program to a producer responsibility organization. Residents should place their used household batteries in a clear, sealable plastic bag. Sealed bags should now be placed on top of your closed Green Bin for collection during the week of October 7 only. Batteries should be stored in a cool, dry location, away from any flammable material. During storage, battery terminals should not be in contact with conductive materials. The terminals on lithium, nine-volt, six-volt and button cell batteries should be covered with masking tape prior to storage and recycling. Have questions about battery collection or looking for more information about preparing batteries for recycling? Visit durham.ca/ Battery. If you miss your collection date, household batteries can be dropped off at one of the Region's Waste Management Facilities year-round, free of charge. For a list of locations, visit durham.ca/WMF. Or for your nearest retail drop-off location, visit RecycleYourBatteries.ca. For more information, visit durham.ca/Battery, email waste@durham.ca, or call 311 (within Regional limits) or 905-668-7711 (toll-free at 1-800-372-1102). Recycle your batteries Nominations are being accepted for the Town of Whitby's 19th annual Celebrating Youth Awards. These awards recognize outstanding young leaders in Whitby who make positive contributions to the community. The annual awards recognize Whitby youth aged 12 to 18, who are committed to making Whitby a better place through volunteerism. Nominations are due Monday, October 21, 2024, at 4 p.m. and can be submitted online at whitby.ca/youthevents. Nominees and award winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony on Thursday, November 28, 2024. This year's awards ceremony is proudly sponsored by Fieldgate Developments. The Celebrating Youth Awards recognizes Whitby youth ages 12-18 for their selfless contributions and acts of goodwill that make the Town of Whitby a better place to live, work and play. Nominations are now being accepted until October 21 at 4:00p.m. Nomination Criteria: Nominated Youth must be Whitby residents between the ages of 12 and 18 who have made the Town of Whitby a better place. Such acts can include: building community ties, involvement in civic issues and activities, or helping to create a safe and healthy community. Nominations must include a description of why you are nominating this youth and details of what they have done to help make the Town of Whitby a better place. For more information contact youthevents@whitby.ca. Whitby Youth Awards Accepting Applications