Service Alerts
Dig Your Own Compost Unavailable Canada Day
July 1, 2020 - 9:36 am
Affected Compost Depot:
West Compost Depot
Reason:
Rain and mud
Message to the Public:
Due to rain, the dig your own compost is unavailable until further notice.
Dig-Your-Own compost and mulch temporarily unavailable
June 18, 2020 - 9:40 am
Affected Compost Depot:
West Compost Depot on Highway 7
Reason:
Wet site conditions
Message to the Public:
We will continue to assess site conditions and post updates to saskatoon.ca/compstdepots.
West Compost Depot has re-opened after temporary closure
May 26, 2020 - 3:32 pm
Affected Compost Depot:
West Compost Depot on Highway 7
Reason:
Weather system has passed
Message to the Public:
Vehicles will once again be admitted for the yard waste drop-off and dig-your-own compost/mulch program.
West Compost Depot temporarily closed due to lightning in the area
May 26, 2020 - 2:30 pm
Affected Compost Depot:
West Compost Depot on Highway 7
Reason:
Lightning in the area
Message to the Public:
Vehicles will not be admitted at the West Compost depot at this time. Updates will be provided once the weather system passes over.
Dig-Your-Own compost and mulch available at the West Compost Depot
May 22, 2020 - 1:36 pm
Affected Compost Depot:
West Compost Depot on Highway 7
Reason:
Site conditions improved
Message to the Public:
Dig-Your-Own compost and mulch is available again at the West Compost Depot. Residents can pick up 1 cubic yard of compost and mulch for free, while supplies last. Please remember to bring your own shovels and containers, and tarp your load when transporting on City streets.
Dig-Your-Own compost and mulch temporarily unavailable
May 21, 2020 - 12:25 pm
Affected Compost Depot:
West Compost Depot on Highway 7
Reason:
Site conditions
Message to the Public:
Dig-Your-Own compost and mulch is not available at this time due to standing water and muddy conditions on site. Updates will be provided when site conditions improve.
High traffic at Compost Depots, residents asked to practice caution and patience
May 5, 2020 - 2:04 pm
Reason:
High demand due to recent opening on May 4
Message to the Public:
Compost Depots are experiencing long wait times with lines extending onto adjacent highways. Residents are asked to practice caution and patience. If the need for the Compost Depots is not urgent, residents are encouraged to wait until traffic volumes go down over the coming days. Please watch for updates at saskatoon.ca/compostdepots
Dig-Your-Own Compost - our compost is re-stocked and available starting Saturday, Aug 10
August 9, 2019 - 4:25 pm
Affected Compost Depot:
West Compost Depot on Highway 7
Reason:
We're pleased to have new compost available after running out of compost in late June.
Message to the Public:
Mulch is also available for residents to self-load up to 1 cubic yard, while supplies last. Accessibility will be dictated by site conditions.
More Information :
West Compost Depot: Dig-Your-Own mulch unavailable due to site conditions
July 24, 2019 - 9:48 am
Affected Compost Depot:
West Compost Depot on Highway 7
Reason:
Site conditions
Message to the Public:
The West Compost Depot is open to vehicles dropping off loads. However the Dig-Your-Own mulch is unavailable due to muddy conditions caused by rain.
West ‘dig your own’ closed due to wet conditions; reopens today @ 1 pm.
July 20, 2019 - 9:33 am
Affected Compost Depot:
West compost depot on Highway 7 at 11th Street
Reason:
Due to wet conditions, the dig your own site is closed until 1pm
Message to the Public:
Vehicles will be admitted entry at the east compost depot at 11am.
The west 'dig your own' will reopen at 1pm today.