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Garbage, recycling and collection in Saskatoon
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Saskatoon collects household garbage in black carts and curbside recycling in blue carts. Both services run every two weeks, on the address calendar. Put carts out before 7 a.m. and use the rules for each stream. Multi-unit buildings have separate arrangements.
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At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| How do I find my collection dates? | Search your home address in the city Collection Calendar. You can also choose collection reminders. |
| What sizes of black cart are available? | 120, 240 and 360 litres. The monthly utility charge depends on the cart size. |
| Should recycling be bagged? | Most recycling must be loose. Rinse containers and flatten boxes. The stated exception is shredded paper in a clear, tied plastic bag. |
Sources: Collection Calendar | City of Saskatoon · Curbside Garbage (Black Cart) | City of Saskatoon · Curbside Residential Recycling (Blue Cart) | City of Saskatoon
Plan your next step
- Find your service
Check the address, building type and collector for the material.
- Sort and prepare
Use the local container, quantity, weight and set-out rules.
- Check the date
Use the address calendar and the correct reporting route if collection fails.
Collection, containers and dates
How do I find my collection dates?
Search your home address in the city Collection Calendar. You can also choose collection reminders.
How often is black-cart garbage collected?
Every two weeks throughout the year. Follow the address calendar for the actual day.
How should I set out the black cart?
Before 7 a.m., with 1.2 metres of space on every side. Bag garbage, put it inside and close the lid.
Sorting and special services
What sizes of black cart are available?
120, 240 and 360 litres. The monthly utility charge depends on the cart size.
How do I change black-cart size?
Use My Utility Account or call 306-975-2400. A complex with one utility account must work through its property manager or board.
Who collects blue-cart recycling?
Loraas Recycle collects it every two weeks and handles blue-cart repairs and missed pickups.
Source: Curbside Residential Recycling (Blue Cart) | City of Saskatoon
Problems, exceptions and help
Should recycling be bagged?
Most recycling must be loose. Rinse containers and flatten boxes. The stated exception is shredded paper in a clear, tied plastic bag.
Source: Curbside Residential Recycling (Blue Cart) | City of Saskatoon
When should I put out and store the blue cart?
Have it out by 7 a.m. Store it back on private property by 7 p.m. on collection day.
Source: Curbside Residential Recycling (Blue Cart) | City of Saskatoon
Which materials should stay out of the blue cart?
Plastic bags and film, foam, black plastic, food-soiled paper and polycoated cups are excluded. Check the item list for other exceptions.
Source: Curbside Residential Recycling (Blue Cart) | City of Saskatoon
How do I report a missed recycling collection?
Contact Loraas Recycle at 306-242-2300 or customercare@loraas.ca. Use the city service for black-cart problems.
Source: Curbside Residential Recycling (Blue Cart) | City of Saskatoon
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Saskatoon guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
- Collection Calendar | City of Saskatoon
- Curbside Garbage (Black Cart) | City of Saskatoon
- Curbside Residential Recycling (Blue Cart) | City of Saskatoon
Sources: Collection Calendar | City of Saskatoon · Curbside Garbage (Black Cart) | City of Saskatoon · Curbside Residential Recycling (Blue Cart) | City of Saskatoon