Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are working to minimize the impacts of the postal service disruption.
Les ministères, les sociétés d’État et les organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan travaillent à réduire au minimum les répercussions de l’interruption des services postaux.
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Released on May 28, 2025
Municipalities and private companies now have more flexibility when establishing compost facilities under a new Compost Facility Chapter of the Saskatchewan Environmental Code. This chapter will help increase composting efficiency in the province by reducing the administrative burden for smaller facilities.
"We want to make it easier for municipalities to compost their waste," Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. "This change strikes a balance between environmental protection and practicality, benefitting both communities and the environment."
Currently, compost facilities are regulated through landfill permits. With the new chapter, owners will not need to apply for permits. Facilities have two options:
Higher-risk facilities handling more than 15,000 tonnes of organic material annually - such as Regina and Saskatoon - will be required to follow the alternative solution. This approach ensures the ministry is engaged in the project while still allowing flexibility and innovation.
Smaller facilities like community gardens or residential backyard composting are not regulated under the chapter.
Municipalities and private companies must follow the chapter's requirements and notify the ministry of activities like construction and closures. The Ministry of Environment will continue to inspect compost facilities and review environmental monitoring reports to ensure compliance.
Existing facilities are exempt from certain siting, design and construction requirements unless they undergo expansion.
The new compost facility chapter fulfills a commitment in the province's Solid Waste Management Strategy, which aims to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills.
For more information about composting facilities and the new chapter, please visit Composting Facilities | Solid Waste Management Facilities | Government of Saskatchewan.
For more information about composting at home, in your community or industrially, visit Compost | Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council (saskwastereduction.ca).
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