Waste Diversion
Status: Needs Improving
Diverting material from the landfill can reduce environmental impacts related to garbage disposal, such as the creation of toxic leachate and methane gas, and maximize the operating life of the landfill.
The City's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan includes the following key action within the Environmental Sustainability priority area:
- Implement actions in the Solid Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan within proposed timelines to achieve 70% diversion from the Saskatoon Landfill.
Where are we now?
The percentage of waste diverted from the landfill in 2024 was 34%. Continued improvement and new programs are needed to meet City's waste diversion target of diverting 70% of Saskatoon's waste from the Saskatoon Landfill.
Data Table
| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Target | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversion Rate % | 15 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 33 | 34 | |
| Target | 70 |
Source: City of Saskatoon – Sustainability and Water & Waste Operations Departments
Did You Know?
A total of 40,500 tonnes of materials were diverted through the City’s recycling and organics programs in 2024.