The 2012 Leaves and Grass subscription program is now full. The Environmental Services Branch thanks all residents participating in the program for their commitment to diverting their organic yard and garden waste from the landfill.
Important Update for New Leaves and Grass Subscribers
Due to an unexpected delay in the shipment of additional leaf and grass collection carts, the City of Saskatoon is not able to provide enough carts for the start of the 2012 Leaf and Grass Collection Program. This delay will affect the first collection day for new subscribers.
The bi-weekly collection service will begin as scheduled for all existing subscribers. As carts arrive, they will be delivered to new customers along with a collection schedule for the 2012 season. Subscribers who miss collections days due to this delay will have extra collection dates provided towards the end of the season.
The City apologizes for any inconvenience arising from this delay and thanks new subscribers for their patience and understanding.
How does the program work?
The Leaves and Grass Collection Program diverts organic material from the Saskatoon Landfill, significantly extending its operational life, which increases the time until a new landfill will be needed. Subscribers to the program receive bi-weekly pickup of their leaves and grass - keeping those organics out of the landfill. Pickups run from early May to early November. All material collected will be composted.
The subscription cost for the program is $50. Subscribers to the program are provided with an individual green leaf and grass roll-out cart. The contents of these carts are collected throughout the growing season. To view the 2012 collection dates please click on the link below.
2012 Collection Calendar
All material must be unbagged and must consist of only leaves, grass clippings and non-woody vegetation. Tree branches, woody stalks, household organic waste or any bagged material is unacceptable and will not be picked up.
Unbagged leaves and grass clippings as well as tree branches can also be taken to the City's two compost depots free of charge.
If you have any questions or require further information please contact 975-2486 or environmental.services@saskatoon.ca.