- Garbage and recycling bins must be put out before 7:30a.m. on your collection day.
- Bins can be put out the day before your collection day any time after 4:00p.m.
- After your bin is emptied, it must be removed and put back on your property before noon the day after your collection day.
Garbage and Recycling
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Household Curbside Pick-up Times
Containers must be put out to allow enough space for the mechanical arm on the garbage truck to “reach out” to your container.
Front Street Placement
Blue and green bins should be placed one metre from the curb and at least 2 metres from a parked car.
Rear Lane Placement
Blue and green bins need to be placed one metre away from fences, garages, power poles and overhanging trees.
Extra Garbage and Recycling Bins
- You can rent additional individual roll-out bins for $10/month.
- This is an option for households that produce more garbage or recycling than what a single bin can handle.
- The charge will be added to your water utility bill. Some limitations may apply depending on the amount of room there is on the property.
- To make arrangements please contact the Solutions Hub at 306 953-4884.
Two sizes of compost bins are available for sale at the Prince Albert landfill.
- 65 gallon $25 - Holds approximately 200kg of compost
- 200 gallon $30 - Holds approximately 485 kg of compost
The bins are old refurbished garbage and recycling bins that are no longer in use. Bins can be purchased and picked up at the Prince Albert Landfill.
Instructions for your new bin:
- Dig a hole around the base of the bin
- Remember that compost needs four things: Green material, brown material, air and water.
- When the bin is full, you can lift it up and the soil will come out the bottom.
For more tips on composting, please see the The Backyard PA website.
Apartments and Commercial Properties
- Anything over four residences in a unit (4-plexes or larger) and all commercial properties require private sanitation removal.
- Please contact your property owner for information on garbage and recycling pick-up for your building.
- For a list of private haulers, please see the yellow page listings.
Broken, Damaged or Stolen Bins
- If you need your bin replaced, please call the Solutions Hub at (306) 953-4884 or
- Complete Garbage, Recycling and Landfill Report a Concern Form.
- Download your Waste Collection Calendar for garbage and recycling picked dates
- Weekly collection: May – September
- Bi-weekly collection: October - April
- Recycling is picked up every two weeks
- Visit the Recycling page for blue bin guidelines
- The landfill is north of the City limits, west of Highway 2.
- Summer & Winter Hours: Mon to Sat: 8:00 am – 6:15 pm
- For holiday hours, rates, and passes, visit the LANDFILL page.
- Yard waste is collected on your recycling day starting late April or May.
- Visit the Yard Waste page for details.
- Improper disposal of household hazardous waste poses health risks.
- Dispose of it for free on Household Hazardous Waste day
- This year HHWD is Saturday, Sept 13, 2025.
- Plastic bags pollute land, water, and storm drains.
- On October 12, 2021, all plastic retail checkout bags were banned in Prince Albert.
The Prince Albert landfill and the Garbage, recycling and yard waste operations are regulated by the Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw.
Contact Us
City of Prince Albert
1084 Central Avenue
Prince Albert, SK S6V 7P3
Phone: 306-953-4884
After Hours Emergency: 306-953-4348
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