News Releases

The City’s Compost Depot is set to open in time for spring clean-up. Residents are invited to drop off leaves, grass, sod, topsoil, garden refuse, pumpkins, and non-elm branches, stumps and tree trimmings at no cost. This helps keep yard waste out of the Landfill and produces high-quality, nutrient-rich compost and mulch used in Saskatoon’s parks and community gardens.

In addition to dropping off yard waste, residents are welcome to take part in the Dig-Your-Own program at the West Compost Depot, located at Highway 7 and 11th Street. Residents can self-load up to 1 cubic yard of compost and mulch at no cost, while supplies last. Accessibility will be dictated by site conditions. The Compost Depot is open 7 days a week, including statutory holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m.

As a result of 2024/2025 Budget Deliberations, the East Compost Depot is permanently closed and no longer providing services to residents.

All loads must be covered when transported within City limits to prevent debris from blowing off vehicles (Waste Bylaw #8310).

The City Compost Depots do NOT accept elm wood, sawdust, treated and untreated lumber, building materials, garbage, or any animal waste/litter. Food waste is also NOT accepted for drop-off at the compost depots; selected food waste may be composted at home and all food waste can be placed in Green Carts. Excess yard waste is welcomed at the West Compost Depot

For more information on the City’s Compost Depot, please visit saskatoon.ca/compostdepot.

Nearly 16,000 residents will be welcoming a new smaller black cart to their household this spring. If you requested a smaller black cart before March 1, your new cart will be delivered between April 15 and June 15. The delivery schedule is available online now at saskatoon.ca/cartswap.

Cart swaps will correspond with your regularly scheduled garbage collection day. 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. 

Some neighbourhoods have more carts being delivered than others and will take up to two collection routes to be completed. Check the schedule to find your swap days.

If you missed out on the first cart swap period, there will be another opportunity to swap your cart in the fall with requests being accepted beginning July 8, 2024.

Visit saskatoon.ca/cartswap for all the details and to see when your neighbourhood is getting swapped. To learn more about the Black Cart program, visit saskatoon.ca/blackcart or call Customer Care at 306-975-2476.

Saskatoon’s 2024 Civic Election will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Eligible voters will cast their ballot for Mayor, City Councillors, and Public and Catholic School Board Trustees for the next four-year term of local government.

The City Clerk’s Office reminds any unofficial or prospective municipal election candidates that the The Campaign Disclosure and Spending Limits Bylaw, 2006, outlines the campaign financing rules for the 2024 Civic Election this November:

• The Campaign Period as defined in the Bylaw begins on June 1 of the year of a general election, ending on the date of the election; in this election year that date is November 13, 2024. 

• The Campaign Expenses Period also begins June 1, but runs until December 15, allowing for accommodation and accounting of final expenses.

Campaign expenses, except the allowed activities as defined in the Bylaw, are not to be incurred outside of the Campaign Expenses Period.

Exceptions allowed are for the advance preparation of:

• election advertising materials
• website development
• signs
• incidental financial charges associated with accepting campaign contributions

These expenditures may be incurred prior to the Campaign Expenses Period, but they must be recorded and disclosed as campaign expenses in accordance with the Bylaw and the materials or resources are not to be used until the Campaign Period (June 1 to November 13).

The City of Saskatoon has appointed an independent Election Disclosure Complaints Officer to investigate any complaint where a candidate has filed false, misleading or incomplete disclosure of campaign contributions or expenses pursuant to the Bylaw.  Following an investigation, the Officer makes a final determination about the validity of complaints and any recommendations of whether prosecution is warranted.

Failing to file the required statement of campaign contributions and expenses may also result in prosecution under the Bylaw.

The Bylaw contains offences and penalties, which include fines and disqualification from office for any candidate who is elected and found to have contravened any provision(s) of the Bylaw.

The City Clerk’s Office recommends anyone interested in running for City Council carefully review the requirements of the Bylaw and The Local Government Election Act, 2015 to avoid any inadvertent violation of the Bylaw and Act which could affect their ability to serve should they be elected.

Any election-related questions or concerns can be directed to the City Clerk’s Office at city.clerks@saskatoon.ca or call 306-975-3240.

Visit saskatoon.ca/vote for additional 2024 Civic Election-related information.

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

CIRCLE DR W WB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM AIRPORT DR TO 33RD ST W
(Manhole survey)
Start: April 10, 10:30 a.m. End: April 10, 11:30 a.m.

ONGOING

COLLEGE DR EB CURB LANES CLOSED FROM CLARENCE AVE N TO WIGGINS AVE N 
(Water main lining) 
Start: April 9, 7:00 a.m. End: April 19, 4:30 p.m. 

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E 
(Construction) 
Use McOrmond Dr 
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

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.

As the snow melts away and the roads fully dry, typically in early April, we deploy our street sweepers to tackle the debris left behind on our dirtiest streets. 

Day and night, our crews dedicate the first four weeks or more to the streets bustling with traffic and coated in dirt and dust that require special attention. To efficiently remove the bulk of the debris, we maneuver around parked cars for a swift cleaning of street gutters and concrete or grass-covered medians. 

Next–in early May–we schedule sweeping for every single street in the city. At that time, we will place "No Parking" signs so we can clean the entire road. Your assistance in moving parked vehicles off the street and adhering to parking restrictions will be appreciated. 

What about those pesky potholes? We use a temporary cold asphalt mixture for urgent repairs to potholes on high-priority streets until hot mix asphalt is available later in April for a more permanent repair. Please phone our Customer Care Centre if it’s a dangerous location or a settled pavement cut at 306-975-2476. Learn more about potholes and utility cut repairs at saskatoon.ca/potholes.  

Let's work together to maintain a clean and inviting city. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a fresh start this spring!  

Sweep information can be found at saskatoon.ca/sweep.