The compost depots are now closed for the season. They will re-open again in April 2012. Many thanks to all residents for taking an active role in resource recovery and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Results from this year's compost depot program will be made available on this webpage in the coming weeks.
The compost depots are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week.
Saskatoon residents are encouraged to reduce waste sent to the Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre (Landfill) by bringing their leaves, grass clippings, branches, stumps and tree trimmings to the depots. Elm trimmings and wood are not accepted at the depots.
-
Highway 7 Compost Depot
Located just off Highway 7 on the west side of the 11th Street junction. Watch for signs.
McOrmond Drive Compost Depot
Located on McOrmond Drive (approximately 0.5 km north of 8th Street) next to the off-leash dog area. Watch for signs.
View the location map for compost depots.
Want to learn more about grass-cycling and composting? Watch our video for interesting tips.
September 21, 2011
CITY COMPOST DEPOTS SCHEDULED TO CLOSE FOR THE SEASON NOVEMBER 6, 2011
As long as weather permits, the City's two compost drop-off depots are scheduled to close at the end of the season on November 6, 2011. Closures may occur earlier if weather makes access to the sites difficult, or if snow/freezing temperatures arrive earlier than anticipated.
September 21, 2011
HALLOWEEN PUMPKINS ACCEPTED AT CITY COMPOST DEPOTS
Residents are encouraged to once again bring their Halloween pumpkins and leaves from their decorative Halloween bags to the City’s two compost depots at Highway 7 (at 11th Street) and McOrmond Drive (0.5 km north of 8th Street). Residents are reminded that all bagged leaves must be debagged at the compost depots.
June 21, 2011
COMMERCIAL HAULERS TO CITY’S COMPOST DEPOTS TO REQUIRE ENTRY PERMIT
The City of Saskatoon has implemented a new registration process for commercial haulers disposing of organic material at the two City Compost Depots. Effective Monday, August 1, 2011, all commercial haulers will be required to display an entry permit when visiting the compost depots. Any business not displaying a permit after July 31 will be refused service. The depots remain free for residents.
The registration fee for 2011 will be $150.00 for the first vehicle in a business and $25.00 for each additional vehicle. Registration forms are available at the compost depots, City Hall, or online by clicking here (pdf). Payment will be accepted at City Hall (cash, cheque or debit card). View the application guide by clicking here (pdf).
IMPORTANT! - No Elm, or any material that cannot be distinguished from Elm, will be allowed at the depots to ensure the compost remains free of Dutch Elm Disease. Compost Depot staff will screen all tree debris to ensure no elm is dropped off. Elm branches must be disposed of at the Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre (Landfill). It is illegal to cut or prune elm during the pruning ban from April 1 to August 31. Additionally, dimensional lumber and woodchips are also not accepted at the depots.
Compost is ready-to-use organic matter and is used to replace much-needed nutrients to the soil. Composting works as bacteria and fungi break down organic matter (leaves, grass, pumpkins, etc.) in the pile. These tiny creatures occur naturally on the compost materials.
Compost from Saskatoon's two depots is used to keep Saskatoon parks and community gardens healthy and beautiful.
For additional information regarding household composting or composting workshops, please visit the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council website.
You can call (966-5865) or email (gardenline@usask.ca) the Gardenline at the University of Saskatchewan's Department of Plant Science with all your horticulture questions.
Leaves & Grass Collection Program
The City's leaves and grass collection program is now full for 2011. Please watch for updates next spring for 2012 registration.
Composter Rebate Program
The City of Saskatoon provides a $10 rebate to Saskatoon residents for the retail purchase of compost bins and rain barrels.