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Saskatoon household hazardous waste drop-off
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Residential hazardous waste goes to special collection, not garbage or recycling. In 2026 the MRC accepts it on Wednesdays at 42 Valley Road.
Key information
Residential hazardous waste goes to special collection, not garbage or recycling. In 2026 the MRC accepts it on Wednesdays at 42 Valley Road.
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Residential collection and other routes
The published 2026 MRC household hazardous waste service began May 6, with Wednesday hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The two special weekend dates, August 15 and September 26, have passed. The source does not state an end date for the Wednesday service, so check the current notice before travelling late in the season.
Commercial loads are excluded. Approved businesses transporting eligible residential waste for residents must complete the city approval process introduced May 1, 2026. Household paint can go to SARCAN depots; household and automotive batteries and electronics can go to the MRC seven days a week or SARCAN. Used oil, filters, antifreeze and containers have a seven-day MRC route.
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Prepare containers and separate excluded items
Seal every container and label its contents. Transport containers may not be returned; gasoline containers will not be returned. Common accepted groups include labelled cleaners, aerosols, domestic pesticides, light bulbs, mercury items, oxidizers and eligible fuels. Most liquid containers must be 10 litres or smaller; gasoline is the specified 25-litre exception. Non-refillable cylinders have a five-kilogram maximum.
Do not bring construction debris, asbestos, biological waste, explosives, radioactive items, pharmaceuticals, railway ties, e-bike batteries or unlabelled containers through the ordinary program. Use the city Waste Wizard or the specialist route identified for that material. Do not pour chemicals down drains or onto land.
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How to start
- Step 1
Identify every product and check whether the city program accepts it.
- Step 2
Seal and label containers, separating excluded materials.
- Step 3
Confirm the current drop-off service and take household material to the correct location.
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Locations
Material Recovery Centre
42 Valley Road, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Material Recovery Centre: City-listed residential household hazardous waste drop-off, with separate routes for other recoverable material..
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Questions and answers
Where is the listed drop-off?
At the Material Recovery Centre, 42 Valley Road.
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What are the published Wednesday hours?
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the published 2026 collection service.
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Can I use the August and September weekend dates now?
No. Both special 2026 weekend dates have passed as of October 14.
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Are business chemical loads accepted?
No. The residential program excludes commercial loads.
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Will I get my transport containers back?
Not necessarily. Gasoline containers will not be returned.
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How should containers be prepared?
Keep them safely sealed and clearly label the contents. Unsealed or unlabelled containers are not accepted.
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What is the usual liquid-container limit?
10 litres. The source gives gasoline a specific 25-litre exception.
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Can e-bike batteries go through the battery program?
No. The city directs e-bike batteries to a separate drop-off search at recycleyourbatteries.ca.
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Where can I take household paint year-round?
The city lists all SARCAN depots as a household-paint option.
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Who answers disposal questions?
Customer Care is 306-975-2476. Use Waste Wizard for the correct route before transporting unusual materials.
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Official links
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