Garbage & recycling — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?

In the City of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, garbage & recycling rules are set by Bylaw No. 9844 - The Waste Bylaw, 2022 (codified to Bylaw 10145, Dec 17 2025), verified 2026-10-25. Fee: Collection fees in Schedule "D" are added to utility bills of each dwelling unit provided garbage, recyclable or organic collection; charged regardless of use. Collection schedule: Multiple-unit residence garbage/recycling bins: once per week; otherwise Council determines frequency. Container or bag limit: Required roll-out carts for garbage, organic material, and recyclable material; multiple-unit bins 0.15–0.3 m³ per residence.

Bylaw No. 9844 - The Waste Bylaw, 2022 (codified to Bylaw 10145, Dec 17 2025) adopted bylaw
collection schedule Multiple-unit residence garbage/recycling bins: once per week; otherwise Council determines frequency. s. 36(1); s. 31; s. 22
sorting required yes s. 13(a); s. 13(b)
container or bag limit Required roll-out carts for garbage, organic material, and recyclable material; multiple-unit bins 0.15–0.3 m³ per residence. s. 26(1); s. 35
accepted or banned Accepted: Schedule A organics and Schedule B recyclables. Banned: special/unacceptable waste; unacceptable includes asbestos, tires, batteries, biomedical and hazardous waste. Schedule "A"; Schedule "B"; Schedule "C"; s. 15(e)
fee Collection fees in Schedule "D" are added to utility bills of each dwelling unit provided garbage, recyclable or organic collection; charged regardless of use. s. 24(1); s. 24(2)(b)
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Prohibits accumulation/improper disposal of waste, governs automated roll-out cart curbside/back-lane collection, and regulates recycling depots and containers.

Machine-readable: garbage-recycling.json · Official website: https://saskatoon.ca · Last verified 2026-10-25 · Garbage & recycling across Saskatchewan · Garbage & recycling in other municipalities