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Trash King drops off DIY roll-off bins across the City of Vancouver. You load the bin; we deliver it and pick it up. Whether you’re clearing a Kitsilano basement, gutting a kitchen in Mount Pleasant or tearing out an old deck in Dunbar, a dumpster rental in Vancouver starts with one question: will the bin sit on your driveway, in the lane or on the street?
Every project is different, and we’re glad to help. Call us or send the quote form for the right bin and disposal plan, saving you time and money.
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How it works
Tell us what you’re clearing out and where the bin can sit. We drop off a roll-off bin on the agreed day, and you or your own crew load it. Call us when it’s full, and we pick it up and take the load to a facility that accepts that material. If the project needs another round, ask about a dump and return.
Before delivery day, mark the drop spot, move cars off the approach and look up for low wires, branches and balconies. Narrow city lots and tight driveways are common in Vancouver, so a quick description of your access saves time on the day.
What size for this Vancouver project
Bin sizes are approximate: 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yards (see our trash bins). For junk, cleanouts and reno debris, most Vancouver jobs land on a 20-yard bin, with a 30-yard or 40-yard bin for bigger renovations. Smaller 12 or 15-yard bins can sometimes be offered for jobs other than concrete or dirt, but when you call we may suggest a larger bin, because small bins are in high demand and these jobs usually need more room. 10-yard bins are generally not available for junk. One 20-yard usually costs less than two smaller bins.
- Condo, suite or garage cleanout — usually starts at a 20 yard, with a smaller bin possible on request.
- Kitchen or bathroom reno — often a 20 yard.
- Roofing tear-off — shingles are heavy, so call and we’ll plan the size with you.
- Yard and landscaping cleanup — the size follows the green waste. Treated wood never goes in a clean-wood or yard load, so mention it when you order.
- Larger renovation or demolition — a 30 or 40 yard when the driveway and truck approach allow.
- Concrete or dirt — heavy. Each goes in its own 10 or 12-yard bin.
What can go in the bin
Typical Vancouver loads include renovation debris, household garbage from a cleanout, wood, roofing tear-off and yard waste. Drywall goes in its own bin, and so do concrete and dirt. A mattress can go in as an add-on for an extra fee, so mention it when you book.
Paint, propane, tires, fuel and electronics never go in the bin. Not sure about an item? Ask us before you load it. Our list of what not to put in a disposal bin shows where those items go instead.
Where the bin can go in Vancouver
Your own driveway or parking pad is the easiest spot. You control the space, nobody parks in front of it, and the bin sits close to the work. If the driveway won’t work, the City of Vancouver handles curb-lane bins through a temporary street occupancy permit. The City currently asks for at least 7 to 10 business days from the time your payment is received. You apply with the City, and we can time delivery to your permit dates.
The City lists lane use fees for the use of rear lanes (alleys), sidewalks, bike lanes and traffic lanes. If your garage opens onto the lane, a bin on your own garage pad needs no permit, but a bin in the lane itself needs the City’s permit first. Strata councils and property managers may have their own rules for bins as well. For a step-by-step walk-through, see our guide to getting a City of Vancouver street permit for your bin, or compare driveway and street placement.
Vancouver access checklist
- A firm, level driveway or pad works best.
- Look up along the truck’s path and over the drop spot for wires, branches, balconies and signs.
- Move parked cars and other obstacles off the approach before the truck arrives.
- Tell us about slopes, soft ground, tight corners or a narrow lane.
- In a condo or townhouse complex, get the strata or property manager to approve the spot and the truck route.
- For a tricky approach, send a photo so we can check the placement before delivery.
- Use a tarp only in a serious storm, and take it off before pickup.
Vancouver neighbourhoods we deliver to
Kitsilano and West Point Grey
Older houses with basement suites and rear-lane garages are common here. Basement and suite cleanouts usually start at a 20-yard bin, with a smaller bin possible on request. If the driveway is short, measure it and tell us when you call. If the bin has to go on the street, you need the City’s permit first. You apply with the City, and we can time delivery to your permit dates.
Mount Pleasant and Fairview
Houses sit next to low-rise condos and townhouses, so strata rules often decide where the bin goes. Get the spot approved first, then call us with the access details. Kitchen and bathroom renos here often land on a 20-yard bin.
East Vancouver: Grandview-Woodland, Hastings-Sunrise and Renfrew-Collingwood
Narrow lots and rear lanes are part of the East Van layout. Garage and yard cleanouts, fence tear-downs and reno debris all suit a bin you load yourself. Keep treated fence or deck boards out of any yard load, and mention them when you order.
Kerrisdale, Dunbar and Shaughnessy
Bigger lots and longer driveways can take a larger bin when the approach allows, so a full renovation or estate cleanout may suit a 30 or 40-yard. Tell us about mature trees and overhead wires along the driveway.
Marpole, Killarney and South Vancouver
Family homes with driveways and secondary suites make move-outs and suite cleanouts common here. Breaking up an old patio or regrading the yard? Concrete and dirt each go in their own 10 or 12-yard bin.
Downtown, the West End and Yaletown
Most homes here are in towers with managed loading areas, so the building manager decides whether a bin can go on site and where. Ask them first, then call us with the loading area details and any height limits.
Vancouver FAQs
Do I need a permit for a bin on a Vancouver street?
Yes. A bin on a City of Vancouver street or lane needs the City’s temporary street occupancy permit first. On your own property, like your driveway or parking pad, no permit is needed. You apply with the City, and we’ll time delivery to your permit dates. For a bin in front of your own home where there are no parking signs, the City doesn’t charge a fee for up to 2 days, but you still need the permit first.
How far ahead should I apply for a Vancouver street permit?
The City asks for at least 7 to 10 business days from the time you pay. Count business days, not calendar days, when you pick your bin day.
Can the bin go in the lane behind my house?
If it fits on your garage pad or yard off the lane, yes, and no permit is needed there. The lane itself belongs to the City, so a bin in the lane needs the City’s permit first, the same as the street. The City lists lane use fees for the use of rear lanes (alleys).
What size bin do I need for a Vancouver condo or suite cleanout?
Suite and condo cleanouts usually start at a 20-yard bin, with a smaller bin possible on request. Small bins are in high demand, so when you call we may suggest a larger bin, especially if you’re clearing more than a few rooms.
Can concrete or dirt go in my bin?
Yes, in its own 10 or 12-yard bin. Concrete and dirt are heavy, so each goes in a separate bin and never gets mixed with junk or reno debris. Tell us roughly how much you have, and we’ll plan the bin with you.
Can I put a mattress in the bin?
Yes. A mattress can go in as an add-on for an extra fee. Mention it when you book so we can add it to your order.
What can’t go in a Vancouver disposal bin?
Paint, propane, tires, fuel and electronics never go in the bin. Drywall needs its own bin, and treated wood never goes in a clean-wood or yard load, so mention it when you order. If you’re unsure about an item, ask us before you load it.
Should I cover the bin when it rains?
Only in a serious storm. If you do tarp the bin, take the tarp off before pickup so the driver can haul it away.
Do you deliver to my Vancouver neighbourhood?
We deliver across the City of Vancouver, from Kitsilano and Dunbar to Hastings-Sunrise and Killarney. Share your address when you call, and we’ll confirm your delivery day.
Ready to rent a bin in Vancouver?
Hours Mon–Fri 9:00–19:00, Sat–Sun 9:00–17:00 (America/Vancouver). Ask about current delivery availability when you call. Tell us your neighbourhood, whether the bin goes on the driveway, in the lane or on the street, the project type and any heavy materials, and we’ll match the size on the first call.
Still unsure? Give us a call or send the quote form, and we’ll plan it with you.
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