Campaigns & Projects

We have a litter problem in York Region. Illegal dumping of construction material and household waste can be seen along roadsides and in some cases even blocking traffic. 

Slow Down Campaign for Drivers to help reduce speeding and improve safety on York Regional roads.

York Region has implemented a No Mow May pilot project and will not mow the grass on six selected locations in the Regional right of ways in the City of Richmond Hill during the month of May.

On Thursday, April 27, 2023, York Region successfully conducted a second controlled burn of a tallgrass prairie in the York Regional Forest Nobleton Tract.

National Public Works Week in May increases awareness across North America of the importance of public works and recognizes the professionals that work behind the scenes.

York Region is supporting pollinating bees and butterflies by creating pollination meadows.

York Region Transit (YRT) is the planning the 2024 Annual Transit Initiatives and reaching out to the community for feedback. 

The Smart Commute program is supported by York Region in partnership with Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan and Newmarket to help and supports residents, employers and their employees getting from A to B by exploring and encouraging transportation options such as walking, cycling, transit, carpooling and teleworking.

Learn more about how businesses can reduce their use of single-use items.

Learn more about how to reduce your use of single-use items.

Plan and prepare healthy family meals so you can enjoy the benefits like better health, more family time and more money in your pocket.

Can we fix it? Yes we can! York Region and York Region Makers host Repair Cafés to bring broken items back to life.