Councillor wants Saskatoon city council to revisit organics program
Coun. Randy Donauer, who originally voted in favour of a city-wide organics collection program, wants Saskatoon city council to take a second look at it. Continue reading
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SWRC calls Saskatoon city council’s reversal on waste utility ‘disappointing’
SWRC board member Sheri Praski said people are going to pay for garbage pickup in the end with a tax increase. Continue reading
Saskatoon city council throws out pay-as-you-throw garbage utility
City councillors voted 6-5 to cancel the move towards a pay-as-you-throw garbage utility in Saskatoon. Continue reading
Coun. Darren Hill withdraws support for pay-as-you-throw garbage utility
Coun. Darren Hill, who voted in favour of a pay-as-you-throw garbage utility in Saskatoon, said he is now withdrawing his support. Continue reading
Saskatoon’s garbage utility fees a ‘step in the right direction’: researcher
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatoon’s pay-as-you-throw garbage model incentivizes waste diversion from the landfill, according to Canada’s Ecofiscal Commission. Continue reading
Saskatoon to charge garbage collection fee, fund organics program with taxes
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Saskatoon city council made changes to garbage and organics collection as the city tries to extend the landfill’s lifespan. Continue reading
No decision by Saskatoon city council on Pay-As-You-Throw waste utility
Saskatoon city council passes curbside organics collection program, defers Pay-As-You-Throw waste utility decision to next meeting. Continue reading
Saskatoon city councillors to debate Pay-As-You-Throw waste utility
Pay-As-You-Throw became a political hot potato at the Sept. 24 Saskatoon council meeting, and after several hours of debate was postponed until Oct. 22. Continue reading
Saskatoon reveals potential costs for ‘pay as you throw’ garbage program
The goal of the Saskatoon program is to reduce waste heading to the landfill by 70 per cent over the next five years. Continue reading
Saskatoon city council approves recommendation for pay as you throw waste collection
City council has approved a committee recommendation to move forward with the development of a pay as you throw garbage system for Saskatoon. Continue reading