ESTEVAN — After more than two decades on Sixth Street, SARCAN Recycling has officially opened the doors to its new facility on Bourquin Road, marking a major upgrade for the local recycling depot.
The new building, which opened Monday, June 30, was built from the ground up to offer a better customer experience, improved facilities for staff and more space to handle the growing demand for recycling services in the Estevan area, according to SARCAN media release.
The depot’s hours remain unchanged, operating Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
SARCAN’s new location adds over 2,500 square feet, including a larger reception area, automatic doors, and two additional chutes to speed up service. The Drop & Go service — which allows customers to skip the line — has also been enhanced with two sign-in kiosks and expanded drop-off areas.
Bulk customers, such as businesses and bottle drive organizers, will benefit from increased processing capacity and a larger parking lot.
Amy McNeil, executive director of SARC and SARCAN Recycling, said the new depot reflects SARCAN’s broader mission.
“We are a leader in environmental protection, supporting the development of stronger, more sustainable communities, while providing valuable, rewarding, inclusive careers. We are beyond excited to be opening this advanced new facility in Estevan, for our team and the community,” McNeil said.
The new facility comes at a time of record recycling volumes. In the past year alone, more than 8.8 million beverage containers were returned through the Estevan depot, diverting millions of pounds of material from landfills.
Thanks to a partnership with SK Recycles, Estevan residents can now recycle even more items, including flexible plastics, foam packaging and non-deposit glass.
The Estevan depot is operated in partnership with Estevan Diversified Services and employs local staff. A grand opening event is scheduled for July 8 from 10 to 11 a.m., and the public is invited to attend.
For more information about the services available at SARCAN and where the recycled materials go, visit .
