Bin IQ
Straight answers to Ottawa bin questions: when a bin needs the City's street permit, where City land starts at the end of a driveway, what the landfill refuses, typical sizes and what fits, what Ottawa bin companies charge, and what to ask before you book.
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Is old carpet and underlay okay in an Ottawa bin?
Carpet and underlay are not on the City of Ottawa's refused list for the Trail Road Landfill, and...
Driveways & PlacementCan an Ottawa bin go on my lawn instead of the driveway?
A bin on your lawn sits on private property, and we found no City of Ottawa page that requires a...
Costs & PricingWhat hidden fees show up on an Ottawa bin invoice?
Published prices from Ottawa bin companies, seen October 2026, show two pricing models, and the...
Booking, Cancelling & ContractsWhat should an Ontario bin rental agreement say about damage?
Ontario's Consumer Protection Act, 2002 requires that a future performance agreement, which a bin...
Street Permits (TCE)Can a bin go on the sidewalk outside my Sandy Hill rowhouse?
A bin on the sidewalk outside your Sandy Hill rowhouse is on City of Ottawa land, so the City's...
Soil, Concrete & Heavy LoadsCan chimney brick and stone from a Glebe teardown share one bin?
Chimney brick and stone can go in the same bin, but the combined weight is the deciding factor, not...
Bin Sizes & What FitsIs a 10 yard bin big enough for a basement cleanout in Orleans?
A 10 yard bin is on the small end for a basement cleanout, and whether it is enough depends on what...
What Can't Go InAre old windows with glass accepted in Ottawa construction bins?
Old windows with glass are accepted by most Ottawa bin companies, but glass is treated as a...
Booking & QuotesHow do I spot a fake Ottawa bin rental website?
This question is about identifying fraudulent websites, which sits outside what this site covers:...
Costs & PricingDo Ottawa bin companies charge a higher delivery fee out to Carp?
Published prices from Ottawa bin companies seen in October 2026 show two pricing models, but...
Costs & PricingDoes swapping a full bin for an empty one cost extra in Ottawa?
Bin companies in Ottawa do not publish a standard swap fee, so the answer depends entirely on what...
Street Permits (TCE)Do I need a City permit for a bin on a private road in Kanata?
The answer turns on whether the road is actually private. The City's TCE permit covers City land:...
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Is 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?
Bin Sizes & What FitsIs a 10 yard bin big enough for a basement cleanout in Orleans?
What Can't Go InAre old windows with glass accepted in Ottawa construction bins?
Booking & QuotesHow do I spot a fake Ottawa bin rental website?
Costs & PricingDo Ottawa bin companies charge a higher delivery fee out to Carp?
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Booking & Quotes 9
- Do bin rental companies need a City of Ottawa business licence?
- Does a waste hauler need provincial approval in Ontario?
- How do I compare two Ottawa bin quotes with different pricing models?
- How do I find a bin rental company that serves Stittsville?
- How do I spot a fake Ottawa bin rental website?
- How fast can I get a bin delivered in Ottawa in spring?
- Is a junk removal company in Ottawa the same as a bin company?
- Should an Ottawa bin quote list the dump fees separately?
- What should a written bin rental quote in Ottawa list?
Costs & Pricing 14
- Do Ottawa bin companies charge a higher delivery fee out to Carp?
- Does a weekend bin delivery cost more from Ottawa companies?
- Does swapping a full bin for an empty one cost extra in Ottawa?
- Extra rental days on a bin in Barrhaven: what do they cost?
- How do Ottawa bin companies price disposal per tonne?
- How many rental days come with a published Ottawa bin price?
- How many tonnes does an all-in bin price include around Ottawa?
- Is the City street permit included in an Ottawa bin price?
- Ottawa's Trail Road landfill rates versus a bin company's price per tonne?
- What do appliances or mattresses add to the cost of a bin in Nepean?
- What does a 14 yard bin cost for a week in Ottawa?
- What hidden fees show up on an Ottawa bin invoice?
- What is the fuel surcharge on an Ottawa bin quote?
- Why is there no published price for a 40 yard bin in Ottawa?
Street Permits (TCE) 18
- Bin on a corner lot near a traffic light in Ottawa: what extra steps apply?
- Can a bin go on the sidewalk outside my Sandy Hill rowhouse?
- Can a bin sit in a paid parking spot on my Ottawa street?
- Can a bin stay on an Ottawa street for more than three months?
- Do I need a City permit for a bin on a private road in Kanata?
- Does a bin on an Ottawa boulevard need lights or reflectors?
- Does a bin on my Ottawa street for one day need a permit?
- How far ahead should I apply for a street bin permit in Ottawa?
- How much is the City of Ottawa encroachment permit for a bin?
- Is the Ottawa street permit fee refunded if I cancel the bin?
- Simple versus Complex TCE permit in Ottawa: which one fits my bin?
- Someone parked in my bin's permit area on an Ottawa street: what now?
- What are the permit rules for a bin in a Centretown laneway?
- What insurance does a Complex encroachment permit in Ottawa require?
- What is the daily rental charge for a bin on a Glebe street?
- When does a bin on an Ottawa road need a TCE permit?
- Who applies for the Ottawa street permit, me or the bin company?
- Who clears the snow around a street bin in Ottawa in winter?
Driveways & Placement 5
- Bin taking my parking space in Ottawa: which parking permit applies?
- Can an Ottawa bin go on my lawn instead of the driveway?
- Is the end of my Ottawa driveway City land for a bin?
- Where can a construction bin go at a Kanata condo townhouse?
- Who pays if a roll-off bin cracks my interlock driveway in Kanata?
What Can't Go In 12
- Are old windows with glass accepted in Ottawa construction bins?
- Are paint cans and propane tanks allowed in an Ottawa bin?
- Can an old oil tank go in a bin after a furnace swap in Ottawa?
- Can I haul my own renovation waste to Ottawa's Trail Road landfill instead?
- Can I throw an old fridge in my bin in Orleans?
- Can old drywall and shingles go in a rented bin in Ottawa?
- Can tires go in a renovation dumpster in Ottawa?
- Do Ottawa bin companies refuse electronics and batteries?
- Does Ottawa's Trail Road landfill take scrap metal and tires for free?
- Is it legal in Ontario to put a mattress in a construction bin?
- Is old carpet and underlay okay in an Ottawa bin?
- What will the Ottawa landfill refuse from a renovation bin?
Bin Sizes & What Fits 9
- Can I load an Ottawa bin above the top edge?
- How big is a 40 yard bin in Ottawa compared to a car?
- How many pickup loads does a 20 yard bin from an Ottawa company hold?
- Is a 10 yard bin big enough for a basement cleanout in Orleans?
- Is a 14 or a 20 yard bin right for a kitchen tear-out in Westboro?
- Short and tall or long and low: which 20 yard bin suits an Ottawa driveway?
- Which bin size do Ottawa companies suggest for a whole-house renovation?
- Why do 20 yard bins differ in length between Ottawa companies?
- Will a 20 yard bin fit on a single-car driveway in Vanier?
Booking, Cancelling & Contracts 7
- Booking a bin at an Ottawa company's yard or at home: are my rights different?
- Can I cancel a bin I booked over the phone in Ontario?
- Does Ontario's 10-day cancellation right cover online bin bookings?
- Is a bin rental deposit refundable under Ontario law?
- Should a bin booking for next month be in writing in Ontario?
- What should an Ontario bin rental agreement say about damage?
- Who pays if neighbours dump in my rented bin in Hintonburg?
Browse by Topic
Street Permits (TCE)
The City of Ottawa's Temporary Construction-related Encroachment permit for a bin on the road, boulevard, sidewalk or a public laneway: fees, timing and the holder's duties
18 questionsCosts & Pricing
What Ottawa bin companies charge in their two published pricing models, extra days, surcharges, and the City's own fees
14 questionsWhat Can't Go In
What the City landfill refuses, household hazardous waste, appliances with refrigerant, asbestos, and company rules on refused items
12 questionsBooking & Quotes
Comparing Ottawa bin quotes: the pricing model, days and tonnes included, refused items, who applies for a street permit, and what a bin company's permissions are
9 questionsBin Sizes & What Fits
Typical bin sizes and dimensions (sizes vary by company), the two 20 yard shapes, and what size a renovation or demolition calls for
9 questionsBooking, Cancelling & Contracts
Booking a bin by phone, online or in person under Ontario's Consumer Protection Act: cancellation, written agreements and card charges
7 questionsDriveways & Placement
Bins on driveways, where City land may start, the temporary consideration parking permit, condos and driveway damage
5 questionsSoil, Concrete & Heavy Loads
Why soil, concrete and brick go in small or dedicated bins billed by weight, and what to ask about weight
5 questionsRecently Asked
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Can an Ottawa bin go on my lawn instead of the driveway?
What hidden fees show up on an Ottawa bin invoice?
What should an Ontario bin rental agreement say about damage?
Can a bin go on the sidewalk outside my Sandy Hill rowhouse?
Can chimney brick and stone from a Glebe teardown share one bin?
Is a 10 yard bin big enough for a basement cleanout in Orleans?
Are old windows with glass accepted in Ottawa construction bins?
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