The City’s two compost depots open Monday. You can drop off leaves, grass, sod, topsoil, garden refuse, pumpkins and non-elm branches as well as stumps and tree trimmings at no cost.

Saskatoon residents can also self load up to 1 cubic yard of compost and mulch at no cost at the West Compost Depot located at Highway 7 and 11th Street. This is while supplies last. Entry to the West Compost Depot will be limited to Hwy 7 southbound only. There will be signage in place.

The East Compost Depot on Highway 5 is for drop off only. For more information on what is allowed, or not, at the compost depot, as well as hours of operation, go to this story at cjwwradio.com.

The City Compost Depots do NOT accept elm wood, sawdust, treated and untreated lumber, building materials, garbage, or any animal waste/litter. Food waste is also NOT accepted for drop-off at the compost depots.

The East Compost Depot is open 5 days a week, Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and Wednesday) from 11:00 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. The West Compost Depot is open 7 days a week, including statutory holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:50 p.m.