Waste & Recycling

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.

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.

Solid Waste Reduction & Diversion Plan
The City of Saskatoon takes an integrated approach to waste management by combining waste handling and waste reduction strategies.