Saskatoon city council moving ahead with organics program
City councillors are ready to look at funding options for the curbside organics program, as it moves ahead in Saskatoon. Continue reading
Waste Management
‘It’s endemic’: Illegal dumping in Edmonton caught on camera
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
The owner of an Edmonton apartment building is complaining about ongoing and costly illegal dumping on properties like his across Alberta, after capturing surveillance footage of a recent incident. Continue reading
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
Saskatoon’s top 10 stories of 2018
From a tragedy that touched the hearts of millions of people across the world, to heated city council debates, here are the top 10 stories in Saskatoon for 2018. Continue reading
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
Pungent Strathmore smell coming from compost materials outside town: officials
By Christa Dao Digital Journalist
The town of Strathmore has been trying to sniff out the source of an unpleasant and mysterious stench for the past year. 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