Cart Swap
Get Ready for Your New Black Cart
You are one step closer to diverting more waste! If you submitted a cart swap request before Friday, March 1, your new smaller black garbage cart will be delivered this spring. As for your old cart? Not to worry! It will be washed and put back into our inventory.
When will I receive my new cart?
Smaller black carts will be delivered April 15 through June 15. Cart swaps will correspond with your regularly scheduled garbage collection day*.
What you need to know about your cart swap
- Check the delivery schedule below to see when you are scheduled to have your new cart delivered.
- Make sure to roll out your existing cart on each garbage collection day and leave it out until 6PM during the cart swap window.
- Existing carts must be left at their collection location (front street or back lane, depending on your address) to be emptied.
- The smaller cart will not be delivered unless your existing cart is retrieved.
- Once your smaller cart has been delivered, it’s yours to use! Return it to where you normally store your cart. Visit saskatoon.ca/cartcare for more information.
- Note: The smaller black carts have been stacked and stored outdoors in anticipation of program launch. Because of this, the lids can become warped and not close properly. After your cart sits outside in warmer weather, the plastic will settle and the cart will close fully.
Delivery Schedule
*Some neighbourhoods have more carts being delivered than others and will take up to two collection routes to be completed. Check the calendar to see if your route is impacted and if so, please ensure you roll your cart out on both dates.
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Neighbourhood | Cart Swap Dates | Status |
Adelaide/Churchill | Mon May 06 & Mon May 20 | |
Arbor Creek | Wed May 01 & Wed May 15 | |
Aspen Ridge | Wed Apr 24 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Avalon | Mon Apr 15 & Mon Apr 29 | Additional swap date: Mon May 13 |
Brevoort Park | Tue May 28 & Tue Jun 11 | |
Briarwood | NEW! Tue May 7 & Tue May 21 | Ahead of schedule |
Brighton | Wed Jun 12 | |
Buena Vista | Mon May 13 | |
Caswell Hill | Thu Apr 25 | Initial cart swap complete. |
City Park | Wed Apr 24 | Initial cart swap complete. |
College Park | Tue Jun 04 | |
College Park East | Tue Apr 23 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Confederation Park | Thu May 23 | |
Dundonald | Fri Apr 19 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Eastview | Tue Jun 11 | |
Elk Point | Fri Apr 19 | |
Erindale | Wed May 15 | |
Evergreen | Wed May 22 | |
Exhibition | Mon Jun 10 | |
Fairhaven | Fri May 10 & Fri May 24 | |
Forest Grove | Wed May 22 & Wed Jun 05 | |
Greystone Heights | Tue May 14 | |
Grosvenor Park | Tue May 14 & Tue May 28 | |
Hampton Village | Fri May 03 | |
Haultain | Mon Apr 15 & Mon Apr 29 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Holiday Park | Fri Apr 26 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Holliston | Mon Apr 22 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Hudson Bay Park | Thu Jun 06 | |
Kelsey-Woodlawn | Thu Jun 06 | |
Kensington | Fri Apr 19 & Fri May 03 |
Initial cart swap complete.
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King George | Fri Apr 26 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Lakeridge | Tue May 07 & Tue May 21 | |
Lakeview | Tue Apr 16 & Tue Apr 30 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Lawson Heights | Thu May 16 & Thu May 30 | |
Lawson Heights Urban Centre | Thu May 16 | |
Massey Place | Fri May 03 & Fri May 17 | |
Mayfair | Thu Apr 18 | Additional swap date: Thu May 2 |
Meadowgreen | Fri Apr 26 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Montgomery Place | Fri May 10 | |
Mount Royal | Thu May 09 | |
North Park | Thu Apr 18 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Nutana | Mon May 27 & Mon Jun 10 | |
Nutana Park | Mon Apr 22 & Mon May 06 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Pacific Heights | Thu May 09 & Thu May 23 | |
Parkridge | Fri May 24 & Fri Jun 07 | |
Pleasant Hill | Fri May 10 | |
Queen Elizabeth | Mon Apr 29 & Mon May 13 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Richmond Heights | Thu Apr 18 & Thu May 02 | Initial cart swap complete. |
River Heights | Thu May 02 & Thu May 16 | |
Riversdale | Wed Apr 24 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Rosewood | Tue Apr 23 & Tue May 07 | |
Silverwood Heights | Thu May 30 & Thu Jun 13 | |
Silverspring | Wed May 08 & Wed May 22 | |
Stonebridge | NEW! Mon May 6 & Mon May 20 | Ahead of schedule |
Sutherland | Wed May 29 & Wed Jun 12 | |
The Willows | NEW! Mon May 6 | Ahead of schedule |
University Heights Urban Centre | NEW! Wed May 15 | Ahead of schedule |
Varsity View | NEW! Tue May 14 | Ahead of schedule |
West Industrial | Fri Apr 26 | |
Westmount | Thu Apr 25 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Westview | Fri May 17 | |
Wildwood | Tue Apr 30 & Tue May 14 | Initial cart swap complete. |
Willowgrove | Wed Apr 17 & Wed May 01 | Initial cart swap complete. |
*If initial cart swap is complete and you did not receive your smaller cart, additional swaps will occur in late May and early June.
Frequently Asked Questions
Help! The lid on my cart is warped and will not close. Can I exchange it?
The smaller black carts have been stacked and stored outdoors in anticipation of program launch. Because of this, the lids can become warped and not close properly. After your cart sits outside in warmer weather, the plastic will settle and the cart will close fully. Carts cannot be exchanged at this time.
What happens if I don’t roll out my cart on my swap date?
You may receive a notice if we have attempted a delivery and your cart was not out.
If your black cart is not rolled out before 7 a.m. on your cart swap day(s) and you miss your initial swap, additional swap attempts will occur later in May and June.
If you miss the follow-up attempt, you will need to resubmit your request during the next intake period (July 8 to September 9) and will continue to be charged your existing cart rate.
What if they missed my house on my intended cart swap day?
If your black cart is not out on your cart swap day(s), additional swaps will occur in late May and early June. If you don't roll your cart out on your swap day(s) and miss the follow-up attempt, you will need to resubmit your request during the fall intake period and will continue to be charged your existing cart rate.
Please note there is a high volume of requests and that our timeline for cart swaps may change due to delays or unforeseen circumstances (i.e. weather, road conditions, construction). See delivery schedule below for most up to date information.
For concerns about your cart swap call Customer Care at 306-975-2476. We appreciate your patience as we implement this new process.
When does my new utility rate based on cart size start?
The variable rates based on cart size will start once cart swaps are completed city-wide on July 1. The rates are approximately as follows: small (120 L) cart - $3.73, medium (240 L) - $7.05 and large (360 L) - $10.58. Monthly rates are current estimates for 30 days of service. For more information on the Black Cart Program, visit saskatoon.ca/blackcart.
Why does my neighbourhood have two swap dates?
Some neighbourhoods have more carts being delivered than others and will take up to two collection routes to be completed. Check the calendar to see if your route is impacted and if so, please ensure you roll your cart before 7 a.m. on both dates.
What if I missed the first cart swap period?
If you missed out, don’t worry! There will be another opportunity to swap your cart in the fall with requests being accepted beginning July 8, 2024.
If the new cart has not been delivered, can I change the size on my request?
No further changes can be made to your cart swap request. For questions on changing your carts please call Corporate Revenue Customer Service at 306-975-2400.
Will the trucks be able to pick up the smaller carts?
The existing trucks were modified in-house to pick up the smaller carts. The City conducted testing with various cart sizes to determine the extent of retrofits required to the collection trucks’ mechanical (pincher) arms. Only minor modifications to the existing arms were required to collect the three different cart sizes, which City staff were able to complete.