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Request a Construction Bin in Ottawa, With the Sizes Drawn to Scale
See typical bin sizes side by side, check whether your spot needs the City's street permit, and send one request to local bin rental companies. We own no bins and rent nothing: companies reply by email.
Free. No phone number needed. We do not license, screen or check the companies we forward requests to.
Bin Sizes, Drawn to One Scale
Typical outside dimensions from Ottawa bin companies' own pages, drawn side by side with a person and a car. Sizes vary by company: check the dimensions of the bin you are quoted.
10 yard (approx.) typical, sizes vary by company
Approx. 10 × 8 × 4 ft (only one company published it)
Heavy material such as soil, concrete and brick usually needs a small or dedicated bin, billed by weight. Ask what the quoted bin may hold.
Heavy material: soil, concrete or brick in a small or dedicated bin, billed by weight.
A common company rule: load level with the top edge, nothing hanging over the sides. Ask the company.
Request a 10 yard bin14 yard typical, sizes vary by company
About 11–12 × 8 × 4–5 ft
Company size guides point a single-room renovation, such as a kitchen or bathroom, to 14 to 20 yards.
A common company rule: load level with the top edge, nothing hanging over the sides. Ask the company.
Request a 14 yard bin20 yard typical, sizes vary by company
- Short and tall: About 11–12 × 8 × 5.5–6 ft
- Long and low: About 18–22 × 8 × 3.5–4 ft
Company size guides point a single-room renovation to 14 to 20 yards. Two companies describe a 20 yard bin as roughly 8 pickup-truck loads.
A common company rule: load level with the top edge, nothing hanging over the sides. Ask the company.
Request a 20 yard bin30 yard typical, sizes vary by company
About 16–22 × 8 × 5–6.7 ft
Company size guides point a large renovation or a demolition to 30 to 40 yards.
A common company rule: load level with the top edge, nothing hanging over the sides. Ask the company.
Request a 30 yard bin40 yard typical, sizes vary by company
About 18–23 × 8 × 7–8 ft
Company size guides point a large renovation or a demolition to 30 to 40 yards.
A common company rule: load level with the top edge, nothing hanging over the sides. Ask the company.
Request a 40 yard binOne scale for every shape. The person is about 5.5 to 6 ft tall; the car outline is drawn at about the size of a mid-size car, for scale only.
| Size | Typical outside dimensions (L × W × H) | What fits (company size guides) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 yard | Approx. 10 × 8 × 4 ft (only one company published it) | Heavy material such as soil, concrete and brick usually needs a small or dedicated bin, billed by weight. Ask what the quoted bin may hold. |
| 14 yard | About 11–12 × 8 × 4–5 ft | Company size guides point a single-room renovation, such as a kitchen or bathroom, to 14 to 20 yards. |
| 20 yard | Short and tall: About 11–12 × 8 × 5.5–6 ft; Long and low: About 18–22 × 8 × 3.5–4 ft | Company size guides point a single-room renovation to 14 to 20 yards. Two companies describe a 20 yard bin as roughly 8 pickup-truck loads. |
| 30 yard | About 16–22 × 8 × 5–6.7 ft | Company size guides point a large renovation or a demolition to 30 to 40 yards. |
| 40 yard | About 18–23 × 8 × 7–8 ft | Company size guides point a large renovation or a demolition to 30 to 40 yards. |
Request a Bin
Tell us the size, where it goes and when. We send your request to local bin rental companies in Ottawa, and they reply by email.
A Bin on the Street Needs the City's TCE Permit
A bin on the road, boulevard, sidewalk or a public laneway sits on City property. Under the Road Activity By-law 2003-445 it needs a Temporary Construction-related Encroachment (TCE) permit first.
Apply at least 10 business days ahead
The City requires a minimum of 10 business days processing time. Applications go to the City's ROW Permit Office with a sketch, picture or map of the spot.
Agree who applies
The City accepts applications from residents, contractors or construction companies. Agree in writing who gets the permit.
Post it and supply traffic control
The permit is posted prominently on the outside of the encroachment area. The City provides no traffic control: the devices are the permit holder's.
Clear the snow
In winter the permit holder removes snow from the encroachment area and keeps walkways clear.
City fees
- Simple permit, 10 working days or less
- $101
- Complex permit, longer than 10 working days or any renewal
- $998
- Rental on the boulevard
- $0.87 per m² per day
- Rental on the sidewalk or roadway
- $2.02 per m² per day
- Minimum rental charge
- $41 a day
City of Ottawa 2026 fees, non-refundable.
Our arithmetic: a bin about 12 × 8 ft covers about 8.9 m², or about $18 a day at the road rate; one about 22 × 8 ft about 16.4 m², or about $33. Both are under the minimum, so for most single bins the daily figure is the $41 minimum.
On a driveway? The permit covers City land. The City's right-of-way includes the accesses to driveways and the boulevard, so the end of a driveway near the street can be City land: check geoOttawa or ask the ROW Permit Office.
What Can't Go In
The City landfill refusesCity of Ottawa, Trail Waste Facility
- Asbestos
- Commercial garbage
- Liquid waste
- Hazardous waste
- Industrial, commercial and institutional (IC&I) waste
- Fridges, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers not tagged by a certified technician
Company rules: ask for the listOttawa bin companies' own pages
- Paint, propane tanks, batteries and other hazardous items
- Tires
- Drywall, shingles or mattresses: no City ban; some companies refuse them or charge per item
Asbestos never goes in an ordinary bin. Ontario's Reg. 347, s.17 allows asbestos waste to travel only in a rigid, impermeable, sealed container, or in bulk under an approval that specifically allows it, never with other cargo. Removal and disposal: ottawaabatement.com.
Bin Requests We Pass On
One price range is shown, for 14 to 20 yard bins in the all-in model, from published prices from Ottawa bin companies seen October 2026. The other bins have too few comparable published prices.
- Renovation Bin (14 to 20 Yard) $460 to $540 all-in, about a week, plus tax
- Large Bin for a Big Renovation or Demolition (30 to 40 Yard) No published range
- Small Bin for Soil, Concrete or Brick No published range
- Bin on the Street (City TCE Permit) No published range
- Bin on a Driveway No published range
Bin IQ
Plain answers to Ottawa bin questions: the City's street permit, driveways, what can't go in, sizes, prices and booking.
- What Can't Go InIs old carpet and underlay okay in an Ottawa bin?
- Driveways & PlacementCan an Ottawa bin go on my lawn instead of the driveway?
- Costs & PricingWhat hidden fees show up on an Ottawa bin invoice?
- Booking, Cancelling & ContractsWhat should an Ontario bin rental agreement say about damage?
- Street Permits (TCE)Can a bin go on the sidewalk outside my Sandy Hill rowhouse?
- Soil, Concrete & Heavy LoadsCan chimney brick and stone from a Glebe teardown share one bin?
Frequently Asked Questions
When does a bin need a City TCE permit?
A bin on the road, boulevard, sidewalk or a public laneway sits on City property. Under the Road Activity By-law 2003-445 that needs a Temporary Construction-related Encroachment (TCE) permit first, and the City's own examples include a "Roll off or disposal bin in roadway or public laneway". The City accepts applications from residents, contractors or construction companies, so agree in writing who applies before the bin is booked.
What size bin does a renovation need?
Ottawa bin companies' own size guides point a single-room renovation such as a kitchen or bathroom to a 14 to 20 yard bin, and a large renovation or demolition to a 30 to 40 yard bin. Two companies describe a 20 yard bin as roughly 8 pickup-truck loads. These are typical figures; sizes and shapes vary by company, so check the dimensions of the bin you are quoted.
What do Ottawa bin companies charge?
Two pricing models, never mixed. Bin fee plus weight: about $200 to $350 for delivery, pickup and about a week, plus disposal at about $150 to $160 per tonne. All-in: about $460 to $540 plus tax for a 14 to 20 yard bin for about a week with 1 to 2 tonnes included. Extra days run about $15 to $35 each. These are published prices from Ottawa bin companies, seen October 2026; for 30 and 40 yard bins, ask for a price in both models.
Can asbestos go in a renovation bin?
No. Ontario's Reg. 347, s.17 allows asbestos waste to travel only in a rigid, impermeable, sealed container, or in bulk by a system whose Environmental Compliance Approval specifically allows asbestos, never with other cargo in the same vehicle. The City landfill does not accept it. Removal and disposal belong with an abatement company; see ottawaabatement.com.