The City’s Water and Waste, Riverbank Management and the Environment Committee approved a motion Wednesday to have city staff look into potential pilot programs for organic waste pick-up. Continue reading
Saskatoon city councillors voted on a plan to increase property taxes by one per cent every year leading up to the organics program’s launch in 2023. Continue reading
Saskatoon councillors are expected to discuss the city’s options to implement curbside compost pickup. Continue reading
The city is studying a variety of ways to achieve its stated goal of diverting 65 per cent of household waste from landfills by 2025. Continue reading
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Blue carts will be delivered to single family homes in the city between April 15 and May 10. The first pick-up of those carts will occur between May 14 and May 24. Continue reading
City councillors are ready to look at funding options for the curbside organics program, as it moves ahead in Saskatoon. Continue reading
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
SWRC board member Sheri Praski said people are going to pay for garbage pickup in the end with a tax increase. Continue reading
City councillors voted 6-5 to cancel the move towards a pay-as-you-throw garbage utility in Saskatoon. Continue reading
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