The 2025-2026 SARC Annual Report

March 31, 2026, Audited Financial Statements

2025 – 2026 was a year of growth, innovation, and impact.

In this report, you’ll find highlights of the people, partnerships, and accomplishments that continue to strengthen SARC and SARCAN Recycling’s work across Saskatchewan. This year also marked an important milestone as the SARC Board of Directors approved SARC’s 2026 – 2030 Strategic Plan.

The Member Services Division focused its efforts on continued support for Members through consulting, education and training, workforce development, facility planning, and group programs. SARC also launched digital credentials to recognize learners and expanded board governance training.

You’ll also read about another remarkable year for SARCAN, with more than 509 million beverage containers returned and over 47 million pounds of valuable resources diverted from Saskatchewan landfills and waterways. Through new facility enhancements, expanded Drop & Go use, continued partnerships, employee training, and community engagement, SARCAN continued to grow its environmental impact while creating meaningful, inclusive employment opportunities across the province.

The 2024-2025 SARC Annual Report

March 31, 2025, Audited Financial Statements

2024 was a year of strategic focus and new partnerships.

In this report, you’ll find information about the achievements and partnerships that continue to inspire our teams.

The Member Services Division focused its efforts on Disability Service sector workforce development and promotion and continuing to support our Members’ capacity to deliver services in their communities. SARC also enhanced its group benefits and insurance programs, as well as raised awareness for our resources and training programs designed to support boards of directors in their governance role.

You’ll also read that this past year, SARCAN depots became the official collection point for flexible packaging, foam packaging, and non-deposit glass. SARCAN also focused efforts on improving accessibility, engagement, awareness, and customer service.

The 2023-2024 SARC Annual Report

March 31, 2024, Audited Financial Statements

2023 was a year of records and recognition.

In this report, you’ll find updates on how SARC is promoting the Disability Service Sector with the “Start With Hello” campaign and a newly created job board to highlight careers in the sector. SARC is also very proud to talk about achieving accreditation under Image Canada’s Standards Program.

The Member Services Division saw participation increase in almost all areas. It was a record-breaking year for the number of SARC Member employees registered in professional development and participation in Compass Training Package programs!

You’ll also read that this past year, SARCAN has recycled over 500 Million beverage containers, the largest volume in a single year over our 36-year history. SARCAN also completed many facility upgrades, relocated 4 depots across the province, as well as updated and enhanced employee training courses.

The 2022-2023 SARC Annual Report

March 31, 2023, Audited Financial Statements

2022 was a year of looking forward to the future and celebrating accomplishments.

In this report, you’ll find updates on how SARC is promoting the Disability Service Sector after navigating the pandemic with a newly launched campaign called “Start With Hello”. The pandemic changed some of the ways we work and how we deliver services, but the commitment to providing exceptional service to our customers and Members has not. The Member Services Division saw participation increase in almost all areas.

You’ll also read about the incredible milestone that SARCAN has hit with 10 Billion containers recycled, how they have completed construction of the biggest and most advanced depot at the Saskatoon Kochar location and a newly launched educational series of videos.

The 2021-2022 SARC Annual Report

March 31, 2022, Audited Financial Statements

2021 signalled growth and change

In this report, you’ll find updates on how SARC continued to provide excellent support to SARC Members through education and training, facility planning, and HR/LR consultant services; how the SETI projects helped a record number of people achieve employment in 2021. 

You’ll also read about SARCAN crushing their previous record of the number of containers recycled in the fiscal year, about multiple facility upgrades, and a huge advertising campaign that increased general awareness of what SARCAN does and what can be recycled in the province. 

While 2021 was an incredibly challenging year in so many ways, SARC and SARCAN Recycling continued to work hard for the people of Saskatchewan. 

The 2020-2021 SARC Annual Report

March 31, 2021, Audited Financial Statements

2020 was a year of impact and change for SARC

2020 changed the way many organizations, including SARC, operated. SARC, SARCAN, and SARC Members all adjusted to unprecedented challenges and learned what it’s like to truly pivot.

Over the last year, SARC Members were called upon to collaborate and work together in new and various ways. Organizations upheld their commitment to providing exceptional supports during a pandemic and continue to prove why this sector is so truly special.

In March 2020, SARCAN made the difficult but appropriate decision to temporarily shut down all 72 SARCAN depots and 2 processing plants. Upon reopening, SARCAN worked through various challenges related to operating a large system through a global pandemic.