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Pruning Ban for Elm Trees Takes Effect Friday, April 1
March 28, 2022 - 11:00am
- Not pruning elms during the provincial pruning ban (April 1 to August 31)
- Not storing or transporting elm wood – provincial regulations prohibit it!
- Always disposing of elm wood at the City Landfill
- Sanitizing tools after working on elm trees
- Not building treehouses in elm trees, as the nail and screw holes can attract elm bark beetles carrying the DED fungus
- Reporting dead or dying elm trees or branches to the City or to a professional arborist
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day – Sunday, April 3
March 31, 2022 - 7:00am
- Location: Civic Operations Centre (57 Valley Road)
- Date & Time: Sunday, April 3 (9:00 am - 3:30 pm)
- Masking is encouraged, but not mandatory.
- Containers used for transporting HHW will not be returned to the participants.
- Please ensure all containers are safely sealed and contents are clearly marked.
- To avoid potentially long line-ups and wait times, ask the Waste Wizard at saskatoon.ca/wastewizard to find other means of recycling and safe disposal.
- Help reduce emissions from idling and protect the health of other residents by turning off vehicles during long wait times.
- Approximate wait times will be posted periodically on the day of the event on the Facebook event page.
The City of Saskatoon and GFL Environmental Inc. will host the first Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-off Day of the year this Sunday.
Saskatoon residents are invited to drop off their HHW materials for recycling and safe disposal, including aerosols, automotive fluids, batteries, cleaners, cylinders, light bulbs, medications, yard chemicals, vaping products, and more. Complete lists of acceptable and unacceptable items are available at saskatoon.ca/hazardouswaste.
Reminders:
Thank you for helping us put waste in the right place!
Daily Road Report - March 31, 2022
March 30, 2022 - 9:08am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
No projects are scheduled to start on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
Daily Road Report - March 30, 2022
March 29, 2022 - 9:06am
*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.
NEW
1ST AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 25TH ST E TO 24TH ST E
(Construction)
Start: March 30, 7:00 a.m. End: March 30, 5:00 p.m.
BOYCHUK DR NB CURB LANE CLOSED FROM BRIARWOOD RD TO 8TH ST E
(Streetlight replacement)
Start: March 30, 9:30 a.m. End: March 30, 1:30 p.m.
ONGOING
No projects are ongoing on Priority 1 streets as of this date.
All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.
For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.
City reminds drivers to slow down during expressway maintenance
March 29, 2022 - 3:00pm
From April 1 to October 31, crews will be completing ongoing cycles of mowing and litter cleanup along City expressways. The City reminds residents to slow down when driving by work zones for the safety of crews working adjacent to the expressway.
Drivers are also reminded to cover and secure their cargo when driving on the expressway. Unsecured cargo is the main source of expressway litter and drivers can be subject to ticketing, as per Waste Bylaw 8310.
Securing cargo is not only important for protecting your vehicle and the items that you are carrying, but it is also a critical step in helping to prevent dangerous accidents. You are encouraged to use ratchet straps, bungee cords and/or tarps depending on what you are carrying. This will help to secure your cargo, minimize litter, and help keep everyone safe on the road.
The City thanks drivers for their cooperation.