City of Saskatoon Compost Depot

Great place to come for yard mulch. Haven't picked up the compost or top soil as I'm not sure I trust what's in it but I can speak for the mulch that it is very carefully regulated and hasn't given my yard any unwanted pests or fungi. Friendly staff.

Went for the compost. Compost was much better than the same time last year. Last year had large pieces of wood, alot resembling building material which I thought was not allowed to be dropped at the compost depot.

The soil is soil and great for filler but you will want to add fertilizer or compost if you plan on growing anything. The mulch is typically more rustic than the store bought mulch but it looks great and doesn’t need replacing every year or even every other year. The staff is also very knowledgeable and friendly. It is heavier than one might expect.

Turned me away because i had elm tree branches i guess, but then still proceeded to rip some of my bags open to see what I had for curiosity sake I guess? Had to rebag it so it didn't blow out on the road.

When the staff saw my elm branches they looked at me like I'd just committed a murder. They make it so difficult to throw things away that I've pretty much given up going and just want to throw things in the garbage from now on.

Great service. Visitors complaining that the attendant was acting like a child must be one of those citizens who feel entitled and that things must always go their way. These attendants deserve some respect and dignity. That they are paid from our tax money does not mean they should be treated like slaves. I had used the service on 2 different ocassions and my experiences were great. Often you get what you give. If you approach any service provider with the attitude of a slave drive, you get what you give. Those City staff at the compost depot are simply very helpful and approachable.