Significant updates to curbside collection routes coming in 2024
As Saskatoon grows, the City is always looking to improve services and, as such, many residents may need to learn a new waste schedule in the new year.
“We have made minor changes in the recent years to make the collection routes more efficient, but we have not made a major route change to this degree in more than a decade. To put it in perspective, the last time major changes were made to the collection routes was in 2013 – the same year the Gordie Howe Bridge opened,” says Brendan Lemke, Director of Water and Waste Operations. “These changes aim to reduce fuel consumption and create efficiencies to keep costs lower and cut greenhouse gas emissions.”
The new curbside collections routes will be in effect the first week of January 2024. Households with curbside collections have green, blue and black roll-out carts that are collected bi-weekly from the front street or back lane. Residents should check their calendars to make sure they know their new pick-up dates. The 2024 calendar is now available online and the City will also be mailing information about the changes to residents by early December.
Due to these changes, some neighbourhoods will experience longer periods between collections for certain carts at the beginning of January. The City would like to thank residents in advance for their patience as it makes these necessary improvements.
To see your new collection schedule or to set collection reminders, visit saskatoon.ca/collectioncalendar or download the Saskatoon Waste Wizard app.