FREE GARBAGE TRANSFER WEEKEND 2026

FREE GARBAGE TRANSFER WEEKEND is THIS WEEKEND MAY 22, 23 & 24!

It’s time to tackle that spring clean-up and clear out unwanted items around your home and yard! Help us keep Shaunavon clean, safe, and looking its best!

• Dates: May 22, 23 & 24, 2026

• Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Location: 6th Ave East in the open field near the Compost Pile (east of the Shaunavon Hospital)

• See map below for Entry & Exit and Transfer sites:

  

Accepted at the Town’s Garbage Transfer Weekend:

• Household Garbage

• Metal

• Mattresses

• White Goods (appliances)

• Branches

• Items with Freon (fridges, freezers, air conditioners, etc.) – designated Helix Ltd. bin available

Please Note:

• No Tires

• No Batteries

• No Electronics

• Shaunavon residents only

Please follow staff directions and instructions. Respectful behaviour toward staff is expected at all times.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection – Friday, May 22 Only: Product Care Recycling will be on site from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the same location as last year to collect Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at no cost.

Examples of accepted HHW may include:

• Flammable liquids

• Toxic liquids

• Pesticides

• Corrosives

• Aerosols

• Physically hazardous materials (accepted restrictions apply)

Basic HHW Restrictions:

* Household waste only (no industrial/agricultural waste)

* Must be in original, sealed, leak-proof containers with labels

Not accepted through HHW:

• Motor oil

• Antifreeze

• Ammunition

• Batteries

• Diesel

• Fertilizer

• Medical sharps

• Light tubes/CFL bulbs

Other Recycling Options in Shaunavon:

SARCAN Recycling (Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) - Visit https://sarcan.ca/ . Accepted items include:

• Paint

• Electronics

• Household batteries

• Beverage containers

• Household glass

• Foam packaging

• Flexible packaging

Cypress Hills Ability Centre:

• Eco-Centre (used oil, containers & filters)

• Computer Recycling

• Paper Shredding (please phone ahead to arrange drop-off: 306-297-2776)

Let’s work together to clean up, recycle responsibly, and keep Shaunavon green!

For full details, check the posters below or view Product Care Recycling resources: productcare.org/saskatchewan