When municipal yard sites overflow, residents look for temporary bin options for clean green or mixed yard debris.
Municipal yard overflow days
Confirm material type before booking.
Green vs junk
Clean green waste differs from mixed junk with plastics. Contaminated loads fail green tips. Discuss excavated dirt as its own 10-yard or 12-yard stream. Sod may use green waste when accepted. Tell dispatch how much soil is attached when booking.
Private pads
A bin on your driveway or yard needs no permit. Some cities ask for a permit on the street, boulevard or lane, so check before booking. Send us those dates if a permit applies and we will time delivery.
When a bin fits
We bring the bin to you and haul it away when you are finished. You handle the loading. Discuss a 10-yard or 12-yard heavy stream bin for dense materials. Keep residual household junk separate. We also have a 15-yard bin, but it is often sold out, so ask when you book.
A junk bin is the wrong place for batteries, electronics, propane tanks, paint, solvents, pharmaceuticals or asbestos. Search Metro Vancouver Recycles or call 604 732 9253 if you are unsure.
Our disposal bins and what not to put in a bin pages cover the standing limits.
FAQ
How should I separate yard waste from soil? Keep clean plant waste separate from mixed rubbish. Sod may use green waste when accepted. Tell dispatch how much soil is attached and book excavated dirt separately.
What size bin should I start with? Treat dense material as its own stream and ask about a 10-yard or 12-yard heavy stream bin. Keep it out of mixed junk. Book concrete and dirt separately unless an accepted mixed concrete and dirt option is confirmed for an extra fee. The 15-yard is often sold out.
Do I need a permit on my driveway? No. A driveway or yard needs no permit. Street, boulevard or lane rules depend on your City. Tell us permit dates if a street drop is approved.
Where do I check an item I am unsure about? Search the regional recycling directory or call the Recycling Hotline at 604 732 9253. Do not guess on paint, batteries, electronics or chemicals.
Can asbestos ever go in a Trash King bin? No. Asbestos is never permitted in any Trash King bin. Use a licensed abatement contractor when asbestos is present.