The program is providing relief to the local landfill and helping the environment at the same time.

The City of Swift Current continues to offer its composting program throughout this week allowing residents an easy alternative to removing waste around their yards.

Dan Knutson with the City’s Engineering Department, says you can dispose of grass clippings, weeds, leaves and other plant stock for the next little while.

Compost pickup is every second week, and residents are asked to put any yard and garden trash into clear bags.

You should place the clear bags with your regular garbage for pickup.

Composting provides a reduction of recyclable materials that fill our landfill.