Waste Reduction Hub

Use the boxes below to find options to recycle, repair, donate or compost. How-to videos: Mobile Desktop

What's New

IGA launches zero-waste packaging program

SWRC Blog: Plastic Bans in Context

SWRC Blog

The Federal government recently announced an upcoming ban on six single-use plastic items -- checkout bags, cutlery, foodservice ware made from…

Should we celebrate small wins?

Waste Reduction: How Low Can You Go?

We’ve probably all been there: we see a public announcement about a new waste reduction initiative and think “Okay, cool, but that’s not enough”.…

SWRC Sustaining Partners

Saskatchewan Association for Resource Recovery Corp.

SWRC Sustaining Partners share our commitment to achieving a waste-free Saskatchewan. They believe, as we do, that reduction is the most effective waste strategy and that transforming to a circular economy is necessary to achieving sustainability.

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Recycling Tips

The Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council is dedicated to helping the people of Saskatchewan reduce waste.

SWRC Tip - Watering the Lawn

Frequent watering can result in a shallow root system, weed growth and disease, and a less drought- and stress-tolerant lawn. If your lawn is established, water it deeply, but not more than once a week and skip a week after a good rain.

SWRC Tip - Hazardous Products

Before buying any product with hazardous symbols on it, see if there's a less or non-toxic alternative. Buy only what you need, and use it all up, or give it to someone to use.

SWRC Tip - Buying Green

Close the recycling loop by buying items that contain recycled content. There are more of them all the time!

2022 Compost Field Day

Fall Workshops

What's New

IGA launches zero-waste packaging program

In The News

SWRC Blog: Plastic Bans in Context

SWRC Blog

Should we celebrate small wins?

Waste Reduction: How Low Can You Go?

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Agricultural Plastics

Appliances - Large

Batteries

Beverage Containers

Car Seats

Compost

Construction, Renovation & Demolition (CRD)

Electronic Waste (E-Waste)

Fluorescent Bulbs

Food Waste Reduction

Glass

Glass - Non-bottle

Household Hazardous Waste

Industrial, Commercial & Institutional (ICI)

Low Waste Living

Mattresses

Mercury

Metals

Paint

Paper & Cardboard

Plastics

Shingles

Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Textiles

Tires

Used Oil

SWRC Sustaining Partners

Recycling Tips

SWRC Tip - Watering the Lawn

SWRC Tip - Hazardous Products

SWRC Tip - Buying Green