Recycling
Recycling Update
Plastic Film (plastic shopping bags, plastic wrap, etc.) will be removed as an acceptable material in residential recycling programs starting in April. Residents can try to reduce their use of plastic film by bringing reusable bags when shopping.
Read more: Recycling Market FAQ
Blue Cart Recycling
Recyclables are collected every second week by Loraas Recycle in blue carts according to the Waste and Recycling Collection Calendar available online.
Multi - Unit Residential Recycling
Multi-unit recycling is provided to all residents living in apartments and condominiums that receive garbage collection with a metal bin.
Recovery Park
Recovery Park will be a one-stop recycling and waste facility.
Recycling Depots
Saskatoon residents can use the City’s four recycling depots for the same clean, unsorted materials accepted in the blue cart and blue bin residential recycling programs.
Household Glass Pilot Program
Saskatoon residents are encouraged to 'take it, don't break it' and avoid potential glass breakage by taking clean glass jars and bottles to a nearby SARCAN recycling depot.
Holiday Recycling
Consider recycling holiday items by selling or giving away excess products, using reusable gift bags or recyclable boxes, purchasing gifts with less packaging, sharing and giving experiences, and planning meals to reduce kitchen waste.