Its Everyone’s Responsibility to Ensure a Clean and Welcoming Downtown
Saskatoon as we head into Spring
Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is. Our Downtown Saskatoon BID Clean
Team is committed to the beautification of the Downtown Saskatoon District through a
comprehensive pubic facing street-level cleaning program. While our team members
primarily work on foot, we also have a fleet of cleaning vehicles to assist in keeping the
district as clean and welcoming as possible.
As a business owner and tenant in Downtown Saskatoon, you play an essential role in
maintaining the cleanliness and attractiveness of our Downtown Saskatoon City Center
as well. It’s important to remember that keeping the alleys and areas around the back of
your business free from unruly, unmanaged garbage is a shared responsibility.
Our Clean Team’s top priority is keeping public-facing spaces clean, primarily sidewalks,
curbs, and the first 15 feet of alleys. However, we need your help to ensure that the
area further down the alley and behind your business remains tidy. This means properly
managing the garbage in your garbage bins and disposing of material properly (ex.
grease, boilers, desk chairs, shelving units, boxes broken down, etc.).
Proper Bin Management
One critical area for improvement is the management of the Garbage Disposal bins. To
ensure smooth pick-up and prevent garbage from spilling into the alley that eventually
make their way to the streets, it’s vital not to overload the bins, having lids locked and
secured would be ideal to manage others from not adding to the bins or for others to
rummage through the bins making a mess. Overflowing bins can create significant
messes also for the garbage removal attempts in collection, resulting in garbage and
garbage bags spilling onto the ground and littering our alleys.
It is not garbage removal carriers’ responsibility to manage the excess garbage piled
high that topples over onto the ground, and nor is it the Clean Teams responsibility to be
called to pick up the excess bags that were left surrounding your bins. This reflects
poorly on the entire downtown area. Please ensure your bins are manageable and are
emptied regularly. By taking this simple step, we can ALL contribute to a cleaner and
more welcoming environment.
A Shared Responsibility
A tidy and well-maintained downtown not only attracts more customers and visitors but
also helps prevent issues such as unpleasant odors, pests, and unsightly litter. When
ALL of US play its part in properly managing waste, it creates a positive environment for
everyone.
We urge you to be proactive in maintaining the cleanliness of your property, including
the alleyways and bins. Together, we can ensure that Downtown Saskatoon remains a
beautiful, clean, and welcoming place for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
To learn more about DTNYXE Clean Team.
We sincerely appreciate you doing your part!
