Saskatoon green cart program moving to monthly collection over winter

Green carts in Saskatoon will be collected on a monthly basis over the winter, starting in December.

According to the city, data collected over the first year of the organic composting program indicate that fewer carts were set out during the colder months due to the drop in seasonal yard waste.

“The City had also received feedback from residents requesting reduced collection throughout winter, which aligns with this data,” the City of Saskatoon said in a statement.

Carts will be collected every four weeks during the winter months, the city said, and residents can find their collection dates on the city’s website.

“The savings realized from this change in service will be returned to the waste utility stabilization reserve and will be reflected in the green cart utility rates starting in 2026,” the city noted.

The monthly collection schedule will run until the end of March, as directed by Saskatoon’s city council in June.

While the city said the carts have diverted thousands of tonnes of organic waste away from the landfill, the mandatory program has drawn mixed reviews from residents. Some have praised the program, while others have chosen to return the carts despite still paying the associated $6.73 per month on their utility bills.