New construction waste on a Metro Vancouver job site needs a DIY roll-off matched to the phase of work, not just the square footage of the build. Trash King delivers disposal bins. Your crew loads framing offcuts, packaging and mixed construction debris, with drywall in its own separate bin. Then we haul. You load the bin; we deliver and pick it up. Ask about current delivery availability when you call.
Call 604-433-5865 · quotes@trashking.ca · Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 9:00-17:00 (America/Vancouver)
Size catalog: trash bins. Related: renovation debris for remodel-focused work, roofing tear-off when the phase is roofing-heavy, and commercial services for broader job-site context.
When a construction bin helps
A construction bin suits new builds, additions and framing-heavy job sites, from foundation through framing to the packaging spike at finishing. For a remodel or gut job, see renovation debris.
Municipal carts cannot absorb framing waste or drywall cutoffs at construction pace. A DIY bin gives controlled capacity while trades work. Here, labour is already on site and needs a container.
Homeowners managing a contractor-backed build can use the same framework. Decide who owns loading and placement decisions before the truck arrives so subcontractors are not guessing at fill rules.
What typically goes in a new construction bin
Often loaded across phases (confirm your mix when booking):
- Framing offcuts, sheathing scraps, and related wood packaging
- Finishing debris from interior phases (drywall cutoffs go in their own separate bin)
- Insulation scraps, plastics, and cardboard packaging from deliveries
- Mixed light construction debris staged as the build progresses
- Roofing tear-off debris when that phase shares the same container plan (or use a roofing-focused plan)
- Light metal scraps generated with framing when kept in the mixed plan
Confirm before loading:
- Concrete and dirt each need their own 10 or 12-yard bin
- Solvents, adhesives and chemical containers (paint never goes in the bin)
- Appliances (electronics, batteries and propane cylinders never go in the bin)
- Older structures on addition projects that may need hazardous confirmation
- Whether trades will keep streams reasonably separated or the load will stay mixed
Facility and municipality rules vary. Confirm mixed loads when you book. Material overview: materials we recycle.
Contractor loading and job-site logistics
GCs and trade leads own loading. Brief subcontractors so the bin does not become a midnight dumping ground for banned items. Keep the approach clear for delivery and pickup trucks. Prefer private driveway or job-site pad placement. If the bin must sit on public property, check with your City first, since rules and timelines change often. You apply with the City, and we book delivery for your permit dates.
- Coordinate delivery with the phase that generates the spike (framing, drywall, final clean)
- Plan swaps before the container is overfilled at a critical trade day
- Note crane picks, concrete trucks, and shared access that affect placement timing
- Keep fill level with the rim. Overfilled bins create haul delays
- Bins have built-in drainage holes, so there’s no need to cover them in normal rain. In a serious storm a tarp helps; take it off before pickup
Urban infill sites in Metro Vancouver often have tight turning rooms and shared lanes. Photos and clear notes beat vague “tight driveway” descriptions.
Loading and weight notes
Light packaging and framing waste behave differently from dense roofing. If roofing or other heavy material will share the bin, say so early. Concrete and dirt each go in their own separate bin. Confirm weight expectations when you call. Ask us about weight limits and pricing when you book.
If concrete or dirt from foundation or excavation work turns up mid-build, keep it out of the mixed bin and call us. Each needs its own bin. Related heavy pages: dirt and concrete.
Size guidance for new construction
Bin sizes are approximate: 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yards. Browse trash bins. Most framing and finishing phases land on a 20-yard when the pad allows, and tight urban pads may take a 15-yard. Concrete and dirt each go in their own 10 or 12-yard. Larger builds and multi-trade spikes may use a 30-yard or 40-yard when swing room and material plans support them. Choose for access and phase volume first. Confirm heavy materials before upsizing.
- Early framing – mid to larger sizes when approach allows. Watch wood volume
- Finishing – mid sizes with packaging spikes, with drywall in its own separate bin. Keep chemicals out
- Heavy foundation or excavation leftovers – dirt and concrete each go in their own 10 or 12 yard bin
- Roofing phase – consider roofing tear-off guidance for weight
- Final clean packaging spike – often mid size for a short window
Mixed loads and phase changes
New construction rarely stays one material. A bin that started as framing waste may finish the week full of packaging. Drywall goes in its own separate bin. Tell dispatch when the mix will stay mixed. If a phase starts producing dirt or concrete, call us first, and we’ll book a separate bin for each.
Separate conversations still help when volumes justify them: clean wood intent on wood, metal intent on metal recycling, roofing-dense phases on roofing tear-off.
Sequencing tips for multi-trade sites
Framing weeks and drywall weeks do not produce the same debris profile. Book with the phase in mind, not only the project address. If a roofing crew overlaps with framing cleanup, decide whether one mixed bin or a roofing-focused plan is safer for weight. If packaging from fixtures arrives late, a short second drop can be cleaner than overstuffing the first container.
Site supervisors should post a simple do-not-load note near the bin for chemicals, propane, e-waste, and anything awaiting confirmation. That small habit prevents last-minute contamination from a trade that did not hear the morning briefing.
Call checklist for GCs and site leads
- Municipality and pad access notes
- Current build phase and expected debris mix
- Whether heavy materials are involved
- Swap timing relative to trade schedule
- Private pad vs public-property placement intent
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00, Sat-Sun 9:00-17:00 (America/Vancouver). Quotes come from size, material mix, access, and location.
Phase-by-phase debris expectations
Foundation and excavation leftovers like concrete and dirt are heavy, and each needs its own bin, not the framing bin. Framing weeks produce wood offcuts, wrapping, and fastener packaging. Exterior sheathing and roofing phases can suddenly add dense materials. Interior drywall and finishing weeks shift toward gypsum scraps (in their own separate bin), compound pails and fixture packaging. Final clean often spikes cardboard and plastics again.
Book against the phase you are actually in. A size that worked for framing may be wrong for a roofing-dense week. When phases overlap on tight urban sites, decide whether one mixed container or staggered swaps better protects weight limits and access. Pair roofing-heavy days with roofing tear-off thinking even if the overall project is new construction.
GC communication habits that prevent rejected loads
Post a short do-not-load list at the bin: chemicals, propane, e-waste, batteries, and anything awaiting hazardous confirmation on older addition interfaces. Tell every subcontractor who owns the fill line. Midnight dumping is how mixed loads become problem loads.
Share delivery photos and pad notes with the person who will meet the truck. On multi-lot or multi-unit builds, mark the correct pad clearly so the container does not land on the neighbour’s approach. Prefer private pads. For public property, check with your City first, since rules and timelines change often. You apply with the City, and we book delivery for your permit dates.
If scope changes mid-week, call before the new material type goes in. Concrete, dirt and drywall never go in the mixed bin.
Frequently asked questions
Do you supply labour to load construction debris?
Your crew loads the bin. We deliver it and haul it away.
How is this different from a renovation bin?
New construction bins follow the build phases. For a remodel or gut job, see renovation debris.
What sizes work for framing vs finishing?
Match size to phase volume and pad access. Mixed debris usually goes in a 20, 30 or 40 yard, and concrete and dirt each go in their own 10 or 12. See trash bins. Confirm heavy materials before upsizing.
Can mixed loads include packaging and wood together?
Yes, as mixed construction debris, subject to confirmation. Drywall, concrete and dirt each go in their own separate bin. Banned or special items still need to stay out until cleared.
Where should the bin sit on a tight urban site?
Private pad or driveway preferred. Confirm municipal rules before public-property placement. Note turning room and overhead limits on the call.
Can roofing tear-off share the construction bin?
Sometimes, but roofing is dense. See roofing tear-off and confirm weight if shingles will dominate the load.
Ready to book a new construction waste bin?
Call 604-433-5865 or email quotes@trashking.ca. Mention build phase, expected mix, pad access, and whether heavy materials are involved so we can match size on the first conversation.