Density can limit a load before the container looks full. Describe the material before choosing a bin.
Dense materials need smaller footprints
Pros downsize footprints when density is high because weight limits arrive before the bin looks full. Check the weight of your load before you pick a bin size.
Ask for the right stream
Book concrete and dirt as separate 10-yard or 12-yard streams. A mixed concrete and dirt option may sometimes be available for an extra fee. Confirm any brick or other masonry combination before loading. Mixed light junk can use a junk bin after pulls.
Pad choice
Firm pads matter more with dense loads. Ask dispatch to approve the ground and approach before delivery. Street rules depend on your City.
When a bin fits
We set the bin down, you load it, and we haul it off. 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.
Private driveway or yard placement needs no permit. For street, boulevard or lane spots, ask your City first. If a permit is required, send the dates and we will match the drop off.
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.
Read the standing limits on our disposal bins and what not to put in a bin pages.
FAQ
Why do dense loads need a different bin choice? Weight can limit the load before volume does. Discuss a 10-yard or 12-yard heavy stream bin for concrete or dirt and confirm any other masonry separately.
What size bin should I start with? Name the dense material when you book 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.