Household Waste Disposal and Collection

GARBAGE (black bin)

Service Alerts / Delays
Weekly Tuesdays: Apr. through Sep.
​Bi-weekly Tuesdays: Oct. through Mar.
Carts must be placed out by 7:00 am 
  • Lid must COMPLETELY closed 
  • At least 4 feet of space on all sides of the cart
  • Return cart to your property within 24 hours of collection to prevent fines, theft or cart damage.

RECYCLING (blue bin)

Service Alerts / Delays
Bi-weekly Mondays: All Year 
Carts must be placed out by 7:00 am 
  • Lid must COMPLETELY closed 
  • At least 4 feet of space on all sides of the cart
  • Return cart to your property within 24 hours of collection to prevent fines, theft or cart damage.

HAZARDOUS WASTE (drop off)

2017 Drop Off Dates
  • Sunday, April 9
  • Saturday, May 13
  • Saturday, May 27
  • Saturday, July 15
  • Saturday, August 19
  • Saturday, September 16
  • Saturday, October 28
  • Saturday, November 18
Hazardous Materials
​Here are some items that are accepted at the hazardous waste site.
  • Paints, Solvents and Thinners​
  • Aerosol Cans
  • Antifreeze
  • Batteries (all types)
  • Bleach and Cleaners​
  • Fertilizers
  • Gasoline
  • Insecticides, Herbicides and Pesticide
  • Prescription Drugs
  • Engine Oil, Filter, and Containers
  • Pool Chemicals
  • Propane and Helium Tanks
Drop off Location/Times
Drop of Location: 
SaskTel Centre parking lot
​Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm​​
The City of Saskatoon has monthly dates to assist residents to dispose of household hazardous waste.

LANDFILL (waste management centre)

The City of Saskatoon is reminding residents to recycle and compost as much as possible to reduce waste that ends up in the landfill.
Location and Hours
Location: Off of Valley Road, south of 11th Street 
Hours:
Summer Hours:  7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Winter Hours: 7:30 am  - 5:00 pm
Find Out More
Visit the Landfill section of the City of Saskatoon website or call 306-975-2486.
Service Alerts (closures, etc.)

COMPOSTING (Yard waste at home or a City compost depot)

Compost at home or drop off to one of the City's depots free of charge!​
​The City of Saskatoon's two compost depots have closed for the season and will reopen in the spring of 2017 (weather permitting).
​Rosewood residents are encouraged to compost to reduce waste sent to the Landfill.
Depot  Locations and Hours
West Location: Highway 7 Compost Depot
  • At the junction of Highway 7 and 11th Street
  • Hours: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Every day (incl. Stat Holidays)
East Location: Highway 5 Compost Depot
  • Off Highway 5 by the junction of Highway 41 and Zimmerman Road Hours: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday to Monday (incl. Stat Holidays),
  • CLOSED Tuesday and Wednesday
What's Accepted
  • Leaves
  • Grass, sod
  • Topsoil
  • ​Non-elm branches, stumps and tree trimmings
  • Halloween pumpkins 
  • Elm tree clippings or wood is not accepted at any time 
Home Visits (Composting Help at Home)
The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council, in partnership with the City of Saskatoon, is offering Saskatoon residents that need help getting a composting system started, or trouble-shooting an existing one.
A trained Compost Coach volunteer will come to your home and help you with your composting questions or problems. Home visits generally take 15-45 minutes.
Set up a FREE home visit with a Compost Coach now! 
Phone: 306-931-3249
Email: compost@swrc.ca

$20 Rebates on Rain Barrels or Composters
The City of Saskatoon is offering $20 rebates to Saskatoon residents who purchase a compost bin or rain barrel from a Saskatoon retailer.
Your household is eligible for one rebate per item per year.
Receipt and proof of Saskatoon residency (copy of utility bill, driver's license, or similar) must be sent in with your completed Rebate Form.
To apply, please fill out the online rebate form. 
Have Questions?
Have a composting question? Then contact the Compost Hotline.
​Phone: 306-931-3249
Email: compost@swrc.ca 
Still Need More Information?
If you're interest in finding out more visit the Yard Waste section of the City of Saskatoon website.​
 Service Alerts (closures, etc.)