HHW Commercial Haul-In

Effective May 1, 2026, approved commercial companies delivering residential Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) on behalf of residents must follow a formal approval process before accessing the Material Recovery Centre (MRC). These requirements help maintain site safety, manage traffic, and ensure only eligible residential HHW is accepted. This service is intended for residents who are unable to transport HHW themselves.

What Residents Need to Know

  • Residents must hire a City authorized commercial hauler to use this service.
  • A Residential HHW Delivery Authorization Form, provided by the approved commercial hauler, must be completed and signed by the resident for each delivery.
  • The form authorizes the commercial hauler to deliver HHW on the resident’s behalf and provides consent under LAFOIP.
  • The City may contact residents to verify submitted information.

Materials and Eligibility

  • Only residential HHW is accepted through this service.
  • Materials must be listed and approved in advance.
  • Commercial or industrial hazardous waste is not accepted at the MRC.
  • Some common items (such as oil, batteries, and electronics) have year-round disposal options at the MRC or SARCAN depots and may not require this service.

Requirements for Affiliated Commercial HHW Haulers

Commercial companies delivering residential HHW on behalf of residents must be registered, approved, and follow all City requirements to access the Material Recovery Centre (MRC).

One-time Registration and Training

Before making a first delivery, commercial haulers must:

  • Register with the City of Saskatoon by completing a Landfill Agreement (if not already on file)
  • Obtain proof of Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training
  • Email Landfill Agreement (if not already on file) and Proof of TDG to customercare@saskatoon.ca

Once approved, haulers will receive a Residential HHW Delivery Authorization Form and drop-off instructions.

Advance Notification for Each Load

  • A completed Residential HHW Delivery Authorization Form must be emailed to customercare@saskatoon.ca at least 48 hours before each planned drop-off.
  • Forms must include:
    • Resident contact information
    • Description of materials and estimated quantities
    • Resident signature authorizing delivery
  • Loads without approved advance notification will not be accepted.

Drop-Off Schedule and Process

  • Residential HHW delivered by commercial haulers is accepted at the MRC on Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  • To manage traffic, landfill staff will assign a delivery window for each approved load.
    • TIP: Window preference should be stated in the email.
  • Haulers must bring a copy of the approved authorization form at the time of drop-off.
  • Materials not listed on the approved form will be rejected.

Sorting and Load Preparation

If transporting an unknown chemical or unlabeled container, ask the customer what it is and document their response. If they do not know, document the following information:

1. What was it used for (ex. cleaning, weed killing, photography, etc.)?

2. Where waste the product stored (ex. garage, kitchen, or bathroom)?

To speed up unloading, loads must be sorted so the following items are kept separate:

  • Batteries
  • Electronics
  • Propane tanks and canisters
  • Oil and antifreeze
  • Household hazardous waste

Compliance and Record Keeping

  • The City retains authorization forms and approvals for two years.
  • Submissions with incorrect or incomplete documentation may result in loss of access to the HHW depot.

Important Reminder

This service applies only to residential HHW delivered on behalf of residents.
Commercial or industrial hazardous waste must be taken to a private hazardous waste facility, such as:

  • GFL Environmental: 3062449500
  • Protex Environmental: 3063825200