Residential Yard Waste Program in Swift Current now open
The Yard Waste Program will begin for the 2024 season starting Tuesday, April 16th and running to Monday, November 4th, subject to the weather. Here is what to expect:
Two convenient locations for free disposal:
• City of Swift Current Recycle Depot – 1101 North Railway St. W.
• Landfill open Mon – Sat 8 AM to 5 PM (last loads in by 4:45 PM)
Hours of Operation at Recycle Depot:
• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays – 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Tuesdays and Thursdays extended hours - 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
• Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM • CLOSED on Statutory holidays
System of disposal:
• Access the Yard Waste area from the rear lane at Recycle Depot
• There are separated bays (one for branches, one for grass and leafy waste) at ground level
• Option for those with mobility issues, to remain in vehicle while staff unloads bags
Arriving prepared and emptying contents
1 Separate wood/branches from organic yard waste
BEFORE you leave your home. Come prepared to empty any bags you may have used to transport your yard waste.
ACCEPTABLE ORGANICS
• Weeds, potting soil, plant matter, flowers, leaves & grass clippings, woodchips, and fibre plant containers are allowed in yard waste bay.
NO PLASTIC BAGS, no biodegradable bags, no pots, nor non-compostable materials, and NO ANIMAL WASTE
ACCEPTABLE WOOD TRIMMINGS
• Branches - trimmings of 8-inch diameter or less. • Please transport oversized branches to the landfill; please note that charges will apply.
• Branches over 8-inch diameter are subject to landfill fees to cover costs associated with grinding the material.
• No lumber, pallets, painted, stained, or treated wood – these items go to the landfill.
2 Empty the contents of bags and containers into the bays and adhere to the instructions given by the attendant. Note: for those with mobility issues, the attendant will unload your yard waste while you stay in your vehicle.
For more information, please visit www.swiftcurrent.ca/yardwaste