ASSINIBOIA — Good news for our environment and households trying to reduce household waste. SK Recycles has officially launched its household packaging and paper recycling program across the province. This provides residents more recycling options in Sask. in partnership with SARCAN depots
The organization’s media release states, “For the first time in the province’s history, flexible plastics and foam packaging will be accepted province-wide at SARCAN depots. Non-deposit glass bottles and jars will now be accepted province-wide too. Most of these items are not accepted in household recycling bins.
Here’s what you can now bring:
Flexible plastics: Plastic bags, zipper-lock pouches, crinkly wrappers and more.
Foam packaging: Takeout containers, foam trays and protective foam for appliances.
Glass bottles and jars: oil bottles, pickle jars and jam jars.
We’re proud to partner with SARCAN Recycling and work alongside communities across Saskatchewan to create a sustainable, province-wide program.
The Assiniboia Times spoke to the Assiniboia SARCAN location Dec. 3, and they responded that they have separate bag stands set up at the front of their location for this material that can now be accepted. It will certainly help the process if those bringing in the material, have it sorted accordingly.
As with any transition or change, people are reminded to be patient with the process as the announcement of new material accepted will require an adjustment period for both those dropping off materials and those working at Sask. SARCAN locations.
Who is SK Recycles? SK Recycles is the new provincial household packaging and paper recycling program. With a vision for Saskatchewan to advance packaging and paper recycling, SK Recycles will team up with businesses, communities and organizations to collect, receive, sort, and recycle materials, provide support and education and expand opportunities to make recycling easier and more consistent across the province, so that all packaging and paper can become new materials.
Learn more about SK Recycles at or any of their social media channels.
SK Recycles is a non-profit organization responsible for management and recycling of household packaging and paper, throughout Saskatchewan.
SK Recycles website outlines, “Partnering with local governments, First Nations, and Métis communities, private companies and other organizations, SK Recycles will gather these materials and team up with businesses and organizations to receive, sort, and recycle so that all packaging and paper can become new materials. With a vision for Saskatchewan to advance packaging and paper recycling, SK Recycles is committed to providing support and education, while expanding opportunities to make recycling easier and more consistent across the province.”
