Departments
Waste Management Program
As of May 1, 2007
Garbage Pickup
Front street pickup only.
- East of 4th Avenue on Tuesdays
- West of 4th Avenue on Wednesdays
- East of Railway Avenue on Wednesdays
Compost Pickup
Compost
Picked up every Monday from May 1 to 1st week of November except STAT holidays
There will be no pickups on those Mondays that fall on a long weekend.
Compost consists of garden waste, grass clippings, leaves, weeds, fruit, vegetables, coffee grounds/filters, tea bags, eggshells.
Important note: Please do not place meat, dairy products or bones in your compost bag!
Compost can be put into reusable containers or clear bags. If using black garbage bags, please label as "compost".
Recyclable Pickup:
Every Thursday front street
Green Box Recycle
Picked Up every 1St , 3rd & 5th Thursday
Blue Box Recycle
Picked Up every 2nd & 4th Thursday
See list for recyclable items (opens new window).
IMPORTANT: Put containers at curb the morning of pickup.
Landfill Hours
May 1 to October 31
Monday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
November 1 to April 30
Monday & Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Landfill Fees
Burnables or LORAAS bin
½-ton (3 yd³) or trailer
$25/load or $12/half load
$1/bag
Appliances
$5/each
Compost
Free
Concrete
$40/construction load or 3-ton truck
Shingles
Residential house or garage $25
Commercial building $50
Renovation or Demolition
$50/construction load or 3-ton truck
Miscellaneous Items and Where They Go at the Landfill
Branches - burnable pile
Old propane tanks - metal pile
TVs - SARCAN
Other Items
Tires & automotive batteries can be taken to Rosthern Tire (minimal recycle fees may apply).
Used oil/oil containers/filters - can be brought to Rosthern Tire.
Computers, glass jars, paint and paint cans - can be brought to SARCAN.
For all other inquiries or concerns, please contact the Town Office or
Valley Action Abilities Inc.
7050 Saskatchewan Street (Highway #312)
Rosthern, SK
Phone: 232-4879