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The Standing Policy Committee on Environment Utilities and Corporate Services will consider long-term options for city organics processing at its meeting Tuesday, April 2. 

“As we explored options for long-term organics processing, it made sense to consider the West Compost Depot since it will need to be relocated due to future development,” says Brendan Lemke, Director of Water & Waste Operations. “After a deeper evaluation, it was clear that constructing a City-owned facility would offer the best long-term costs for providing both organics processing for the green cart program and public-drop off services.”  

In a decision report to the Committee that includes a thorough analysis of long-term organics processing options, Administration recommends building a city-owned organics processing facility. This would provide organics processing for the green cart program and a location for public drop-off to replace the West Compost Depot. The analysis shows this option would have the lowest long-term cost impact for residents and it offers all the same services for residents. Also, the cost could be further reduced if the City is successful in its funding application to the Low Carbon Economy Challenge Fund. 

The city-wide curbside organics program launched in May of 2023. In 2020, Green Prairie Environmental Ltd. (GPE) was awarded a contract to process organics materials, however, GPE has not fulfilled their obligations under the organics processing contract. As a result, the City requires a long-term strategy for processing curbside organics. A comprehensive report on performance of the green cart program will be presented later this year. 

Since the green cart program launch,  more than 18,000 tonnes of organic waste have successfully been diverted from the landfill. The Solid Waste Reduction and Diversion Plan projected that the annual diversion would be between 15,000 and 22,000 tonnes per year. The lower range of the estimated diversion rate has been exceeded within the first nine months of the program. To learn more about the Green Cart program, visit saskatoon.ca/greencart. 

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

NEW

20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE I S
(Sewer lining)
Start: March 28, 7:00 p.m. End: March 29, 6:00 a.m.

20TH ST W EB & WB MEDIAN LANES CLOSED AT AVE D S
(Sewer lining)
Start: March 28, 7:00 p.m. End: March 29, 6:00 a.m.

NIGHT WORK

2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: March 27, 7:00 p.m. End: March 28, 6:00 a.m.

1ST AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Sanitary lining)
Start: March 27, 7:00 p.m. End: March 28, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

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.

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

NEW

CLARENCE AVE S SB LANES CLOSED AT CASCADE ST
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 27, 9:00 a.m. End: March 27, 11:00 a.m.

1ST AVE N NB & SB TRAFFIC SQUEEZED OVER AT 45TH A ST E
(Sanitary CCTV)
Start: March 27, 9:00 a.m. End: March 27, 3:00 p.m.

CIRCLE DR S EB CURB LANE CLOSED AT CLARENCE AVE S
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 27, 11:00 a.m. End: March 27, 1:00 p.m.

NIGHT WORK

2ND AVE S SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Sewer lining)
Start: March 27, 7:00 p.m. End: March 28, 6:00 a.m.

1ST AVE N NB MEDIAN LANE CLOSED FROM 22ND ST E TO 23RD ST E
(Sanitary lining)
Start: March 27, 7:00 p.m. End: March 28, 6:00 a.m.

ONGOING

4TH AVE N SB LANES CLOSED FROM 21ST ST E TO 20TH ST E
(Exterior sign installations)
2-way traffic in NB lanes
Start: March 26, 9:00 a.m. End: March 27, 3:00 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.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation over the Easter Long Weekend.

Find out what’s open or closed, parking requirements, collection schedules, Saskatoon Transit hours and more. Thinking of visiting a Leisure Centre, public library location, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo or Remai Modern Art Gallery?

For all the details on the City’s holiday hours and fun activities you might like to take in over the long weekend, check here.

The City of Saskatoon will have several adjusted civic services and hours of operation on the Easter Long Weekend, as follows:

CITY HALL

City Hall will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1. City Hall will reopen on Tuesday, April 2 at 8 a.m.

ROADWAY DETOURS & CLOSURES

Check here for detailed long weekend road restrictions for priority one roadways.

REMAI MODERN 

Remai Modern will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1.

SASKATOON PUBLIC LIBRARY

All Saskatoon Public Library locations will be closed on Friday, March 29.

SASKATOON TRANSIT

• Fixed-route transit will run holiday service hours on March 29 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (normal fares apply).
  • Please consult the mobile app transit to plan your trip.
  • Visit saskatoontransit.ca
• OnDemand service will not be available on March 29
• Access Transit will operate holiday service hours on March 29 and April 1 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.   
  • Trips must be booked in advance as per normal procedure
  • Customers are reminded that subscriptions do not apply on Statutory Holidays.
• Transit Customer Service Centre will be closed for walk-in customers on March 29, but phone lines (306-975-3100) will be open
  from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.  

PAY PARKING

• Parking payment is not required on Good Friday, March 29
• Motorists are reminded that all other parking requirements remain in effect, including parking time limits.
• Parking payment will be required in City-managed pay parking areas on Easter Monday, April 1.

MUNICIPAL IMPOUND LOT

• Vehicles will not be released to the public on Good Friday, March 29.
• Open for regular business on Saturday, March 31 from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. and on Easter Monday, April 1.
• Information on Vehicle Seizures

WASTE COLLECTIONS

Garbage, Recycling, and Organics have collections as scheduled.

MATERIAL RECOVERY CENTRE & LANDFILL

• The Material Recovery Centre and Landfill are open on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1 from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Cash transactions are accepted, although Credit and Debit are recommended.
• More information at saskatoon.ca/mrc.

COMPOST DEPOT

• The West Compost Depot remains closed for the season. It will open to the public on Monday, April 15. Check saskatoon.ca/compostdepot for more information.

WOODLAWN CEMETERY

• The cemetery office is closed on Good Friday, March 31 & Easter Monday, April 1.
• Cemetery grounds are open to the public 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily as per usual.

SASKATOON FORESTRY FARM PARK & ZOO

Regular Hours of Operation

• Zoo – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Forestry Farm Park - 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LEISURE CENTRES

Search for drop-in program information including fitness and weight room hours, public swim sessions and fitness programs on Leisure Online at saskatoon.ca/leisureonline.

• Cosmo Civic Centre
  Good Friday & Easter Monday – CLOSED

• Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre
  Closed for facility upgrade. Learn more at saskatoon.ca/harrybailey

• Lakewood Civic Centre
  Good Friday – CLOSED
  Easter Monday – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

• Lawson Civic Centre
  Good Friday – CLOSED
  Easter Monday – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

• Saskatoon Field House
  Good Friday – CLOSED
  Easter Monday – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

• Shaw Centre
  Good Friday – CLOSED
  Easter Monday – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

• Terry Fox Track
  Good Friday – CLOSED
  Easter Monday – OPEN Regular Hours of Operation (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

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