Commercial Garbage Collection
The City of Saskatoon provides garbage collection for the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (ICI) sector. Local businesses and organization can determine their preferred garbage collection frequency - weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or on-call – along with the appropriate container size to meet their needs.
Types of commercial carts and bins
We collect a variety of different containers:
- Large (360L/100G) Black Cart
- Extra-large (1,200L/300G) Bin
- Front-end Loading Bin (2, 3, 4, 6 and 8-cubic yard sizes)
All customers are required to provide their own garbage containers.
Black carts are available for rent from the City. Metal bins on the other hand, must be owned, purchased and maintained by building property owners, managers, or condominium associations.
What you can expect from us
- The City provides collection of garbage containers using automated trucks.
How you can help us
- Bag and tie all garbage before putting in your garbage containers.
- No recyclables, hazardous waste or liquids.
- No furniture, oversized materials or construction waste.
- Do not park in front of garbage containers. Carts should be placed with a minimum of 4 feet of space between them and from any other objects or obstructions. (ex. Vehicles, fences)
- Ensure the garbage container is unlocked by 7:00 a.m.
- Overfilled containers (too full/ waste around the carts).
What goes in your garbage container?
Use your garbage container for all non-recyclable and non-hazardous household garbage including Styrofoam, food wrappers, plastic containers without a recycling symbol and other mixed material packaging. Use the Waste Wizard tool to find out what goes in your garbage container.
Rates and Fees
Commercial garbage collection requires service agreements through a commercial contract. Billing is processed quarterly via a commercial invoice through the Water & Waste Operations Department. The rates listed below cover all budgeted expenditures including collection, container management, processing and administration of the program. Separate rates apply for container rentals.
See Rates
| Cart / Bin Volume | 2025 Regular Scheduled Collection | 2025 Special Unscheduled Collection (24-Hour minimum notice) |
|---|---|---|
100 US Gallon (360 litre) Polyethelyne Containers | $14.00 per pickup | $25.00 per pickup |
300 US Gallon (1,200 litre) Polyethelyne Containers | $23.00 per pickup | $34.00 per pickup |
2 cubic yards (1.529 cubic metres) | $24.00 per pickup | $35.00 per pickup |
3 cubic yards (2.294 cubic metres) | $31.00 per pickup | $42.00 per pickup |
4 cubic yards (3.058 cubic metres) | $38.50 per pickup | $49.50 per pickup |
5 cubic yards (3.823 cubic metres) | $46.00 per pickup | $57.00 per pickup |
6 cubic yards (4.587 cubic metres) | $54.00 per pickup | $65.00 per pickup |
8 cubic yards (6.116 cubic metres) | $68.00 per pickup | $79.00 per pickup |
All customers are required to provide their own garbage containers. Customers may rent additional containers from the City by request at the following rates:
(a) 100 gallon (360 litre) - $5.00 per month; and
(b) 300 gallon (1,200 litre) - $10.00 per month.
Customer Service
To use the City’s garbage collection service, businesses must have a service agreement in place. Metal bins and garbage enclosures require pre-approval from the Water & Waste Operations Division to ensure accessibility and serviceability. For inquiries or to set up a service agreement, property owners or occupants can contact us us by email or call 306-975-2476.