Waste Reduction Hub

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

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Waste Reduction Week

Each day of the week has its own waste related theme.

2023
October 16-22
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ReForum 2023

We welcome you to attend SWRC's Annual Conference.

2023
May 24-26

What's New

EU to propose boosting recycled content and reuse of packaging

In The News
Waste ReForum 2023 – A Spectrum of Opportunities

SWRC Blog

I can only speak for myself, and what others have shared, but this year’s ReForum was one of the best. It felt like everyone was happy to be…
Taking Waste Reduction Initiatives for Granted

Waste Reduction: How Low Can You Go?

Isn’t it exciting when we discover a new business or organization that is working to reduce waste? Whether it’s a local refillery business, a…

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SWRC Sustaining Partners

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 - Shopping

Don’t browse in stores. Figure out what you need and make a list before you go – that way you don’t end up buying other things you don’t really need.
SWRC Tip - Zero Waste

As you try to reduce waste in your home, tackle one area at a time, such as pre-packaged goods or food waste. Small steps are easier to maintain than one big overhaul!
SWRC Tip - Paper

Print double-sided whenever possible; reuse good-one-side paper in your printer or photocopier, or use it for scrap, for colouring, for crafts, for notes...

Waste Reduction Week

ReForum 2023

What's New

EU to propose boosting recycled content and reuse of packaging

In The News

Waste ReForum 2023 – A Spectrum of Opportunities

SWRC Blog

Taking Waste Reduction Initiatives for Granted

Waste Reduction: How Low Can You Go?

I want to know more about...

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 - Shopping

SWRC Tip - Zero Waste

SWRC Tip - Paper