Business Recycling

Recycling programs help divert a significant amount of unwanted waste from the landfill; reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the depletion of our natural resources.

Business Organic Waste

Keeping organic waste out of the landfill reduces the strain on garbage collection systems and increases the lifespan of landfills.

Collection Calendar

Don't miss pickup day! Search your home address to get your collection calendar and sign up for the reminders that work best for you.

Waste Wizard

Find out what goes in your green, black and blue carts.

Recycling

Loose, clean recyclable materials are collected city-wide through the curbside Blue Cart recycling service and the multi-unit residential recycling service. The same materials are accepted at the City's Recycle Depots.

Organics (Yard & Food Waste)

We have composting programs for green waste including seasonal items, like leaves, grass and Christmas trees; and now food waste.  Residents can subscribe for Green Cart home collection or visit one of two compost depots.  

Garbage

Use your black cart or metal waste bin for household garbage such as non-recyclable waste including Styrofoam, diapers and wipes.

Household Hazardous Waste

​Mark your calendar for the next Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day to safely dispose of your aerosol cans, batteries, light bulbs, cleaning products, paint cans and more.

Cart Care

Report a lost or stolen cart and get tips on cart placement, storage and labelling.

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping involves the unauthorized disposal of waste on public or private property.  Not only is illegal dumping harmful to our environment, it's unsightly and expensive,

YXE Waste Tour

Join us every #WasteWednesday throughout the summer as our SWRC summer students tour around Saskatoon to learn about waste diversion opportunities.

Community Programs

Find out more about recycling education and awareness programs.

Waste & Recycling Workers Week

Solid Waste Reduction & Diversion Plan

The City of Saskatoon takes an integrated approach to waste management by combining waste handling and waste reduction strategies.