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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Saskatoon (Metro)

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Saskatoon (Metro), SaskatchewanLocal timezone: America/Regina

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Saskatoon bulky waste—no curbside pickup. Self-haul to the Material Recovery Centre (42 Valley Rd). $15 entrance fee (under 150 kg pays only that). General tipping $105/tonne; concrete/brick $50/tonne; special waste $130/tonne (min $275). $20 fee for refrigerant appliances. Many items are free at MRC Sort & Go (electronics, metals, batteries, oil, bikes, up to 10 rimless tires). Open daily 8:00-4:45; closed Dec 25 & Jan 1.

Service type

dropoff

Self-haul daily 08:00-16:45 (closed Dec 25 and Jan 1); HHW drop-off operates seasonally on scheduled Wednesdays.

Limits

Waste outside City carts is not collected; bulky items must be self-hauled.,Entrance fee $15 per vehicle; loads <150 kg pay only that fee.,Weight-based fees apply at ≥150 kg (general $105/tonne, concrete/brick $50/tonne, special waste $130/tonne).,Refrigerant appliances incur a $20 surcharge.,Free-drop categories include electronics, metals, batteries, used oil, bicycles, and up to 10 rimless tires.,PPE required for unloading at the tipping face; otherwise use transfer bins.,Elm wood must go to the landfill.

Fees: $15 entrance fee per visit; loads <150 kg pay entrance fee only. ≥150 kg: general waste $105/tonne, concrete/brick $50/tonne, special waste $130/tonne (minimum $275). Additional $20 per refrigerant appliance. Many Sort & Go items (electronics, metals, batteries, used oil, bicycles, up to 10 rimless tires) are free.

Appointment or request

Refer to local hotline

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping via the City online form or call 306-975-2476 (24-hour Customer Care).

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Large appliances and refrigerant units (add $20 fee), Scrap metal and large metal household items (free Sort & Go drop-off), Electronics, household batteries, and used oil (free Sort & Go), Bicycles (free drop-off), Rimless tires (up to 10 per entry, free), Concrete and brick (reduced tipping fee category), Clean soil (with pre-approval) and non-Elm tree waste
Not accepted
Household hazardous waste outside HHW drop-off events, Asbestos-containing materials (not accepted; use approved private disposal), Explosives, ammunition, fireworks, or firearms, Radioactive materials, Biomedical/infectious waste or sharps (use Needle Safe or medical services), Unlabeled or unsealed liquid chemical containers, Loose waste placed outside carts at the curb
Holiday shifts
Open daily 08:00-16:45; closed Dec 25 and Jan 1. Monitor City service alerts for weather/holiday changes.

Official service info

Source: Saskatoon Regional Waste Management Centre (Material Recovery Centre & Landfill) | City of Saskatoon

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Pickup request template

Appointment request email

Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Saskatoon (Metro), Saskatchewan. Your service is listed as "dropoff" with this schedule: Self-haul daily 08:00-16:45 (closed Dec 25 and Jan 1); HHW drop-off operates seasonally on scheduled Wednesdays.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs, Large appliances and refrigerant units (add $20 fee), Scrap metal and large metal household items (free Sort & Go drop-off), Electronics, household batteries, and used oil (free Sort & Go), Bicycles (free drop-off), Rimless tires (up to 10 per entry, free), Concrete and brick (reduced tipping fee category), Clean soil (with pre-approval) and non-Elm tree waste. Not accepted: Household hazardous waste outside HHW drop-off events, Asbestos-containing materials (not accepted; use approved private disposal), Explosives, ammunition, fireworks, or firearms, Radioactive materials, Biomedical/infectious waste or sharps (use Needle Safe or medical services), Unlabeled or unsealed liquid chemical containers, Loose waste placed outside carts at the curb. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/saskatchewan/saskatoon-metro

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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