According to results of the last ten civic surveys, recycling has been rated as having a high degree of importance to Saskatoon citizens. The survey results demonstrate that citizens of Saskatoon generally believe that more significant recycling initiatives are needed. 

In 2006, the City of Saskatoon conducted a reassessment of its existing waste management practices to determine if the expectations of residents and businesses were being met. After broad public consultation, The Saskatoon Waste and Recycling Plan (SWRP) was developed as a result of this initiative. The SWRP reflects the future vision of waste and recycling as determined by those who live, work, and raise families in Saskatoon.  The SWRP was adopted in principle by City Council on November 5, 2007.

The SWRP set out the following comprehensive guiding principles for the City as an organization and the community as a whole:

·         Foster Civic Pride By Improving Quality of Life
·         Adopt a Zero Waste Philosophy
·         Implement a User Pay Structure
·         Strive Toward Continuous Improvement
·         Enhance Education and Awareness
·         Innovate Where Warranted
·         Utilize Proven Effective Systems

In working to achieve the goals outlined by residents of Saskatoon, the City will be examining recycling and composting options through community consultation. Visit the
Let's Talk Recycling page for more information.