The City of Saskatoon says garbage pickup will continue to be on a biweekly basis for now. They don’t want to add to the staffing levels that would be necessary to switch to weekly pickup. The problem is extensive close-contact training that would be needed at a time when physical distancing is a priority. The city says it is monitoring total daily collections to assess how our current situation is affecting the generation of residential garbage. The city says it will adapt as things evolve. To protect workers, the city has recommendations for people when putting their garbage out.

The city will proceed with the seasonal Green Cart Program as scheduled. Collections will begin for applicable routes on May 4th. The opening of the two city Compost Depots is postponed until May 4th.

During this time, residents are asked to help protect the health and safety of our staff and recycling partners and reduce the spread of the virus by following these guidelines:
Bag your garbage
Do NOT place loose used tissues and napkins in your bin as they can become wind-blown when the lid opens during collection
Do NOT discard used protective gloves or masks on the ground; place these items in a bag and dispose in household or black bin garbage
Do NOT overfill your carts or leave loose items on the ground
IF YOU’RE SICK: place ANY item that has come into contact with your mouth, nose or eyes into the garbage; even items that you normally place into your Blue Cart or Bin (e.g. water/beverage bottles, pop cans, milk/juice cartons, etc.)
Ensure accessible cart placement to avoid manual handling by the driver and return your cart to your property after collection