City of Saskatoon’s compost depots reopen this weekend
The City of Saskatoon’s two free compost depots reopen today. The first depot is located on McOrmond Drive just north of 8th St E, and the other on Highway 7 across from 11th Street. The depots will be open from 11am-7pm on weekdays, and from 9am to 5pm on weekends.
As of this year, the landfill will no longer accept loads of unbagged leaves and grass. All clean loads of leaves and grass must be taken to the compost depots. The depots will also accept tree and shrub material this year. You must cut branches and tree trunks that are greater than 4 inches in diameter into sections no longer than 24 inches before drop-off. Due to the threat of Dutch Elm Disease, elm tree cuttings/branches cannot be accepted and must be disposed of at the landfill.
You can get more information on the city’s composting programs on their web site (search under “c” for compost depots) or by calling 975-2486.
