Garbage

Curbside Collection

Garbage is collected on a rotating schedule throughout the year. Please refer to the Garbage & Recycling Collection Calendar for your scheduled pickup dates.

Collection Areas

Wednesday

• NW & NE of Main Street

• Larson Crescent

• East of Main Street

• All businesses

Thursday

• South of 5th Avenue SW

Friday

• North of 5th Avenue SW

All garbage carts must be placed curbside by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day.

Garbage Cart Placement

To ensure your cart is collected safely and efficiently:

• Place your cart on a flat surface at the curb or alley.

• Position the wheels against the curb with the lid opening toward the street.

• Leave at least 3 feet (1 metre) of clearance on all sides.

• Keep the lid completely closed.

• Do not place carts on snowbanks or behind parked vehicles.

Garbage Guidelines

• Place all garbage inside your black cart.

• All garbage must be bagged.

• Do not overfill your cart.

• Extra garbage left beside the cart will not be collected.

• Return your cart to your property after collection.

• Do not paint, drill, or modify your cart.

• During severe weather, leave your cart out if it was not collected. Service will resume as soon as conditions are safe.

Garbage Does NOT Belong in Your Cart

The following items should never be placed in your household garbage cart:

• Electronics

• Household hazardous waste

• Paint and chemicals

• Batteries

• Propane tanks

• Tires

• Hot ashes

• Large appliances

• Construction and demolition materials

Please use the appropriate recycling or disposal program for these materials.

Recycling

Curbside Recycling

Recycling is collected on a rotating schedule throughout the year. Please refer to the Garbage & Recycling Collection Calendar for your scheduled recycling pickup dates.

Collection Areas

Wednesday

• NW & NE of Main Street

• Larson Crescent

• East of Main Street

• All businesses

Thursday

• South of 5th Avenue SW

Friday

• North of 5th Avenue SW

Blue recycling carts must be curbside by 7:00 AM on collection day.

Recycling Cart Placement

• Place your cart on a flat surface at the curb or alley.

• Wheels against the curb and lid opening toward the street.

• Leave 3–4 feet (1 metre) of space between carts and other objects.

• Keep the lid completely closed.

• Do not place carts on snowbanks.

Recycling Tips

Help ensure your recycling is accepted by following these simple tips:

• Keep it clean – Empty and rinse all containers.

• Flatten cardboard – Break down large boxes to save space.

• Don't overfill – Close the lid completely.

• Leave space – Keep 3–4 feet between carts.

• Avoid litter – Place plastic bags and film in a clear bag and take them to a participating depot such as SARCAN if accepted.

About SK Recycles

SK Recycles is Saskatchewan's province-wide residential packaging and paper recycling program. The program collects recyclable materials from homes and depots, where they are sorted and processed into new products instead of ending up in landfills.

What Happens to Your Recycling?

1. Collected – Materials are picked up from homes and depots.

2. Delivered – They are transported to a recycling facility.

3. Sorted – Paper, cardboard, metals and plastics are separated.

4. Processed – Materials are prepared for manufacturing.

5. Repurposed – Recycled materials become new products such as containers, packaging, paper products and building materials.

Accepted Materials

Your blue recycling cart accepts residential packaging and paper, including:

• Paper and cardboard

• Plastic bottles and containers

• Metal food and beverage cans

• Glass bottles and jars (where accepted through the program)

• Cartons and paper packaging

For a complete list of accepted materials and recycling information, visit SKRecycles.ca.

Questions?

If you have questions about garbage or recycling collection, please contact the Town of Eston Office.