A mixed load still needs sorting before collection. Ask what the receiving route accepts before loading.
Mixed load reality
Some facilities may sort part of a mixed load, while heavily contaminated loads may go for disposal instead.
What you can control
Pull stewardship and hazardous items. Keep concrete and dirt out of the junk bin. Book each as its own 10-yard or 12-yard stream. A mixed concrete and dirt option may sometimes be accepted for an extra fee. Confirm it before loading.
Ask when booking
Tell us the material mix. Discuss a 10-yard or 12-yard heavy stream bin for dense materials. Keep residual household junk separate. The 15-yard is often sold out.
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.
On your driveway or yard, the bin needs no permit. For the street, boulevard or lane, some cities require a permit, so check first. If yours does, send us the dates and we will time the delivery.
Do not put batteries, electronics, propane tanks, paint, solvents, pharmaceuticals or asbestos in a junk bin. Search Metro Vancouver Recycles or call 604 732 9253 if you are unsure.
Check our disposal bins and what not to put in a bin pages for standing limits.
FAQ
Can I rely on the facility to sort a mixed load for me? Do not rely on that. Describe the actual material mix and remove restricted items. Book concrete, dirt and drywall as separately accepted streams.
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.