Food & Yard Waste
e arrows on the lid are pointed toward the centre of the road or lane. Step 3: Space It Leave
enough space around your cart so that you can easily walk around it.
There should be at least 1.2 meters (approximately four feet) of space between other objects such
as parked cars, power poles, utility boxes, fences, downspouts and garages. Step 4: Store It Roll
your empty cart back in a secure location on your property or against your fence after it has been
collected. Please keep carts from blocking alleys. This helps keep our alleys clean and prevents
litter. striped Cart Placement & Collection Guide Learn more about the
implementation of food and yard waste service. Why is it important to implement a food and yard
waste service? Food and yard waste currently make up about 50 per cent of what goes in the average
Regina resident’s garbage cart over the course of a year. We can only achieve the 65 per cent waste
diversion goal set by Council by implementing a food and yard waste service. The City's waste
diversion rate has remained static at 20 per cent since 2015. This will prolong the life of our
landfill and reduce the greenhouse gasses which are produced when food and yard waste are
landfilled. Why is it important to divert food and yard waste from the Landfill? Food and yard
waste are not garbage. They are valuable resources which can be turned into nutrient-rich compost.
Landfill space is beneficial for long-term waste management and should only be used for materials
that cannot be reused or recycled How often will the Green Carts be collected? During the warm
months (April-October) the green carts are collected weekly, while in the colder months
(November-March) they are collected every two weeks. How will this new service be funded? On
October 26, 2022, City Council approved a new approach to how residents pay for garbage, recycling
and the upcoming food and yard waste collection. Starting on January 1, 2024, all three curbside
collection services (garbage, recycling, and food and yard waste) will be funded by a user fee on
the City of Regina Utility bill, meaning garbage collection will no longer be funded by property
taxes. How much do I pay for my waste services in the new year? The user pay system will be based
on the household garbage cart size. Households can choose from two sizes of garbage cart: the
240-litre or 360-litre. The Curbside Collection Fee comes into effect January 1, 2024. The fee
includes the 360-litre recycling cart and a 240-litre food and yard waste cart. The cost will be
$193.45 per year with a 240-litre garbage cart and $284.70 per year with a 360-litre garbage cart.
This fee will cover all three carts. Is there an affordability option or rebate? How much is it?
Yes, the City is offering an affordability program that provides low-income households or seniors
and persons with disabilities a rebate of $54.75/year or the increased rebate of $109.5/year. The
Waste Utility Rebate is set in line with the Water Utility Rebate. Water utility rebate is set at
approx. 30% of the Daily Fixed Charges. Hence, the Waste Utility Rebate is also set at approx. 30%
of total user fee of $193.45. The standard daily rebate is equivalent to $54.75/year and the
increased daily rebate is equivalent to $109.50/year. How do I get the rebate? The rebate applies
to seniors or persons with a disability that have an income less than or equal to the Before Tax
Low Income Cut Off for the appropriate household size published by Stats Canada for the most recent
year. If you have applied for the Water Utility Rebate you do not have to reapply for the Waste
Utility Rebate. Apply for the water Utility Rebate here:
https://www.regina.ca/export/sites/Regina.ca/home-property/water/.galleries/pdfs/Water-Municipal-Tax-Affordability-Programs-Application.pdf
Can I opt out of the green cart service? Like garbage and recycling, there will be no opt out as
specified in the Waste Management Bylaw (Bylaw No: 2012-63). The City is authorized to provide this
service under The Cities Act and the Waste Management Bylaw. I already have a backyard compost. How
is this different? This service will accept some items that cannot be processed in a typical
backyard compost, such as meat, dairy and greasy cardboard. ...
Trees
rly remove dead or damaged limbs. Keep the tree’s outline tidy by pruning back long branches. If
you wish, you can remove bottom limbs if you want to walk underneath
the tree. Special pruning considerations for certain tree species: Prune deciduous ornamental trees
every three to four years. Prune in the late winter or early spring, when wounds from pruning cuts
will close quickly. Prune maple and birch trees in June or July to prevent cuts from ‘bleeding’.
Prune elm trees from September 1 to March 31 to reduce the spread of Dutch elm disease. Prune apple
trees every spring. Light annual pruning balances growth and flower buds. Only prune dead, damaged
and diseased branches from evergreen trees. In the spring, you can create a denser pine or spruce
trees by cutting its candles in half before the needles have elongated. Remember to add a wide
circle of mulch around the evergreen’s trunk if you remove its lower branches. The mulch will keep
the soil cool around the tree’s feeder roots. Watering Trees A tree’s root system extends out at
least as far as the tree is tall. Most of the tree's feeder roots are in the top 15 cm of soil.
Therefore you will likely water and fertilize over a large area of your yard to provide proper
nutrients to your urban tree. If you placed mulch in a large circle around your trees, you may only
need to water if there’s a drought. However if you haven’t mulched, you will need to thoroughly
water your tree two or three times a season (e.g. beginning of June, July and August). Near the end
of August, stop watering until the trees have dropped their leaves. This allows the trees to harden
for winter. Once the tree’s leaves have fallen, give both trees and shrubs a good soak each week
until the ground freezes. This practice helps plants withstand Regina’s dry winter conditions.
City-Owned Trees Follow the Forestry Bylaw to learn more about caring for a City-owned tree. The
bylaw lists many things that you cannot do to a City-owned tree including: The City follows a
rotating pruning schedule to care for its trees throughout Regina. Do not prune a City-owned tree.
If the tree’s branches are interfering with power lines, call SaskPower at 1-888-757-6937 and they
will arrange to prune offending branches from either private or City-owned trees. Make sure you do
not remove a City-owned tree or remove/interfere with any protective barrier or device on or around
a City-owned tree Do not attach any notice, bill, poster, sign, wire, rope, cord, nail or other
object to or around a City-owned tree. Do not commence or continue construction/activities that
damage or interfere with the tree’s root system, trunk, or upper structure. Make sure you receive
approval before you begin construction around a City-owned tree. Removal Trees on City property are
“living” assets owned and maintained as a legacy for residents by the City of Regina. The City aims
to protect, preserve and perpetuate the health, beauty and safety of the urban forest for the
enjoyment of its citizens, past, present and future. In an effort to ensure that all trees on City
property are adequately protected from unnecessary destruction, loss and damage, a policy has been
established that outlines the standards and requirements. Please review the policy for eligibility
before applying for tree removal services. Note: For all other tree-related requests (i.e. pruning,
change in tree species), submit a Service Request online. The applicant will be contacted with the
final decision on the request. Tree removals can only be performed by the City of Regina or a
representative. Request Tree Removal Sometimes tree roots from City-owned trees will invade your
drainage or sewer pipes, appear on your lawn, or lift your driveway or sidewalk. Tree roots growing
into pipes with pre-existing cracks can cause leaks and clogs. The City only repairs or replaces
the sewer line that is on the City’s portion of the property (from the main shut off valve in your
yard to the pipe in the street) and not on your private property (from the main shut off valve in
your yard to inside your house.) Surface roots are not removed from public or private property
adjacent to City trees. You may top dress the area or add soil underneath the surrounding turf. You
can also replace the turf with a mulch of rock, bark chips, or perennial ground covers to
camouflage the roots. Make sure the mulch or top dressing is no more than 5 cm. You are responsible
for any repairs to your driveway or sidewalk that are on your private property. Root Problems Are
you doing some improvements to your house or yard this year near City-owned trees? If so, you are
required to protect them from any construction, demolition or landscaping work you may do. ...
Official Community Plan
unity vibrancy and cohesiveness. Support the Availability of Diverse Housing Options Support a
variety of housing choices to ensure people from all walks and
stages of life are welcomed to live in Regina. Create Better, More Active Ways of Getting Around
Make it easier for people of all abilities to travel through the city by investing in public
transit in appropriate locations and planning for all active forms of transportation. This includes
providing access routes so all people can more easily travel from home to work and to other
destinations. Promote Conservation, Stewardship & Environmental Sustainability Reduce the city’s
environmental footprint; prioritize the conservation of land, water, and energy; and embrace new
operational measures, such as leading practices for waste management. Achieve Long Term Financial
Viability Spend money wisely to ensure the City’s ability to manage its services and amenities both
now and in the future. This includes considering the full costs of operating before committing to
projects or services and to search out new ways to generate revenue to ensure the City has the
financial resources to meet customers’ needs. Foster Economic Prosperity Support a vibrant and
diverse economy that provides opportunities for residents to prosper and Regina to flourish. ...
Recycling
e arrows on the lid are pointed toward the centre of the road or lane. Step 3: Space It Leave
enough space around your cart so that you can easily walk around it.
There should be at least 1.2 meters (approximately four feet) of space between other objects such
as parked cars, power poles, utility boxes, fences, downspouts and garages. Step 4: Store It Roll
your empty cart back in a secure location on your property or against your fence after it has been
collected. Please keep carts from blocking alleys. This helps keep our alleys clean and prevents
litter. striped Cart Placement & Collection Guide Never miss a collection day.
No matter your preference, there is a notification option for everyone. Sign up for reminders - We’l
l send you an email or call to remind you of your next cart collection date. You can also save it
to your Outlook, iCal or Google calendar to receive weekly reminders. Download the app - Get the
Regina Waste app from Google Play or the App Store to view your collection schedule on the go and
conveniently set notification reminders for your waste collection days. Print it - Download and
print your personalized calendar. Report a Missed Collection If you had your cart out by 7:30 a.m.
on your scheduled collection day, submit a Service Request within two business days. Loraas
Disposal Services will collect your recyclables and drop them off at Emterra Environmental’s
facility, located at the Global Transportation Hub in Regina. Emterra will use an automated,
state-of-the-art system to separate and sort the recyclables. Once the recyclables are sorted and
packaged into bales, Emterra will sell the recyclables and give the City 25 per cent of the
revenue. The City’s share of the revenue has been factored into the recycling fee. The companies
that buy our recyclables will use them to make new products. While there are many uses for
recyclable materials, here are some examples: Plastic bottles can become new containers, fleece
jackets, flower pots and plastic lumber. Cardboard can be turned into new boxes. Paper can be
turned into egg cartons. Glass can be used to make fibreglass, abrasive materials, reflective paint
for highways and new glass products. Newspapers can be recycled into fresh newsprint. Tin can be
turned into car parts. Aluminum cans will be back on store shelves as new cans in as little as 60
days. What Happens to the Recyclables in my Blue Cart? Residential Glass Recycling Pilot Program
Residents of Regina now have two options to recycle glass: Put it in your curbside Blue Cart Take
it to SARCAN The City is partnering with SARCAN Recycling to pilot an option to recycle
non-refundable glass containers, like pickle jars, jam jars and olive oil bottles to improve Regina’
s waste diversion rate. Household glass is still accepted in the curbside Blue Cart Recycling
Program. Glass is a challenging material to recover from the curbside co-mingled recycling process,
as there is some breakage. Glass taken to SARCAN provides another recycling alternative for
residents. Acceptable Items Glass food jars Jam, pickle, peanut and sauce jars Glass beverage
bottles Wine, beer, and any other drink bottles Glass food bottles Olive oil, vinegar, steak sauce
and dressing bottles Unacceptable Items Household glassware Ceramics and houseware Construction and
décor Windows, light bulbs, glass home décor Broken or dirty glass Glass must be intact and free of
food SARCAN Locations Regina Angus, 1601 Angus Street Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Regina Parliment, 5000 Parliment Avenue Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regina Grant Road,
2124A Grant Road Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regina Rochdale, 6175 Rochdale Blvd
Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regina Victoria East, 2636 Victoria Avenue E Monday to
Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Big Blue Bin The City is aligning the material accepted in the Big
Blue Bins to align with the curbside recycling acceptable materials list including plastic
packaging #1-7, aluminium, tin and polycoat cartons (milk or juice). Glass containers will not be
accepted in the Big Blue Bin Program. We remind residents to keep our community clean by not
placing recyclable or bulk items outside of the bins. Big Blue Bin Depots are available for use
24/7 at the following locations. Douglas Park 5064 4th Avenue Rosemont Shopping Centre Intersection
of Courtney Street and Sherwood Drive Big Blue Bin Map Sportplex 170 Sunset Drive
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