Weight, not visible fill height, can limit a bin. Describe dense material before choosing a stream.
Weight vs volume limits
A half full bin can already be maxed when dense materials dominate.
Dense materials
Book concrete and dirt as separate heavy streams in a 10-yard or 12-yard bin. A mixed concrete and dirt option may sometimes be possible for an extra fee. Confirm acceptance and weight limits before loading.
Loading habit
Keep the load level and below the rail. Pull restricted items. Driveway pads need no permit.
When a bin fits
We bring the bin and take it away again. The loading is up to you. 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.
Your driveway or yard needs no permit for the bin. Some cities require a permit on the street, boulevard or lane, so confirm with your City first. Share your permit dates with us if you need them timed to delivery.
Do not load batteries, electronics, propane tanks, paint, solvents, pharmaceuticals or asbestos into a junk bin. Search Metro Vancouver Recycles or call 604 732 9253 if you are unsure.
Standing limits are on our disposal bins and what not to put in a bin pages.
FAQ
Why can a partly filled bin already be too heavy? Dense materials can reach the weight limit before reaching the rim. Book concrete and dirt as the correct heavy streams and confirm loading limits.
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.