Recent Bin IQ Answers
Browse the latest construction bin questions from Ottawa homeowners.
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 we found no Ontario...
Can 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 permit for a bin...
What hidden fees show up on an Ottawa bin invoice?
Published prices from Ottawa bin companies, seen October 2026, show two pricing models, and the lines that catch people...
What should an Ontario bin rental agreement say about damage?
Ontario's Consumer Protection Act, 2002 requires that a future performance agreement, which a bin rental is when...
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 Temporary...
Can 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 the volume. Heavy...
Is 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 is coming out and...
Are 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 surcharged or conditionally...
How do I spot a fake Ottawa bin rental website?
This question is about identifying fraudulent websites, which sits outside what this site covers: bin sizes, placement...
Do 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 neither breaks out a...
Does 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Bin companies in Ottawa do not publish a standard swap fee, so the answer depends entirely on what the company quotes...
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: the road, boulevard,...
Does a weekend bin delivery cost more from Ottawa companies?
Weekend delivery pricing is not something Ottawa bin companies publish consistently enough to give a range. Some...
Who pays if neighbours dump in my rented bin in Hintonburg?
Liability for what a neighbour dumps in your bin sits between you and the bin company, not with the City or any...
Does a bin on my Ottawa street for one day need a permit?
Yes, even a single day on the street requires the City of Ottawa's Temporary Construction-related Encroachment (TCE)...
How fast can I get a bin delivered in Ottawa in spring?
Spring is a busy season for bin rentals in Ottawa, and delivery timing depends on two things: whether the bin goes on...
Can I haul my own renovation waste to Ottawa's Trail Road landfill instead?
Yes, homeowners can bring residential renovation waste to the Trail Road Landfill Site themselves. The City's Trail...
How many rental days come with a published Ottawa bin price?
Published Ottawa bin prices are built around roughly a week of rental. That figure appears in both pricing models seen...
Does Ottawa's Trail Road landfill take scrap metal and tires for free?
Scrap metal and tires are handled differently at Trail Road, and neither is free. The City of Ottawa's Trail Waste...
Short and tall or long and low: which 20 yard bin suits an Ottawa driveway?
Both shapes of 20 yard bin hold the same volume, but their outside dimensions are quite different, and that difference...
Is the Ottawa street permit fee refunded if I cancel the bin?
The City's TCE permit fee is not refunded. The City's TCE page states plainly: "All fees … are Non-Refundable." That...
Bin on a corner lot near a traffic light in Ottawa: what extra steps apply?
A bin within 30 metres of a signalized intersection triggers a specific City requirement: the TCE permit application...
Can a bin stay on an Ottawa street for more than three months?
Not on a single permit. The City of Ottawa grants a Temporary Construction-related Encroachment (TCE) permit "for a...
Why do 20 yard bins differ in length between Ottawa companies?
We did not find a published reason. What we did find is the range: on Ottawa bin companies' own pages, the bins sold as...
How big is a 40 yard bin in Ottawa compared to a car?
Typical outside dimensions on Ottawa bin companies' pages put a 40 yard bin at about 18 to 23 ft long, about 8 ft wide...
Is a 14 or a 20 yard bin right for a kitchen tear-out in Westboro?
Either size, by Ottawa bin companies' own size guides: they point a single-room renovation such as a kitchen or...
Should a bin booking for next month be in writing in Ontario?
Yes, and Ontario's Consumer Protection Act, 2002 sets out when that requirement is mandatory. A bin booking is a...
Do Ottawa bin companies refuse electronics and batteries?
Batteries, yes, at two or more Ottawa bin companies: they list batteries among refused items. Electronics did not...
Are paint cans and propane tanks allowed in an Ottawa bin?
Paint cans and propane tanks are on the refused list at two or more Ottawa bin companies, and the City of Ottawa does...
What is the daily rental charge for a bin on a Glebe street?
The City's TCE permit includes a daily rental charge for the space the bin occupies on City land. For a bin on the...
How much is the City of Ottawa encroachment permit for a bin?
Two parts make up the City of Ottawa's TCE permit cost: a flat application fee and a daily rental charge for the space...
What insurance does a Complex encroachment permit in Ottawa require?
A Complex TCE permit requires commercial general liability insurance of at least $5,000,000, naming the City of Ottawa...
When does a bin on an Ottawa road need a TCE permit?
A bin placed on the road, boulevard, sidewalk or a public laneway in Ottawa sits on City land, and the City's Road...
Can I throw an old fridge in my bin in Orleans?
The fridge itself is not banned from the City of Ottawa landfill outright, but it cannot arrive there the way it sits...
Can old drywall and shingles go in a rented bin in Ottawa?
No City rule keeps them out: the City of Ottawa's landfill refusal list does not name drywall or shingles. Whether a...
What are the permit rules for a bin in a Centretown laneway?
A bin in a public laneway in Centretown sits on City of Ottawa land, so the City's Temporary Construction-related...
Who clears the snow around a street bin in Ottawa in winter?
The permit holder clears the snow. The City's TCE permit conditions state that "the permit holder is responsible for...
Simple versus Complex TCE permit in Ottawa: which one fits my bin?
The line between them is 10 working days. On the City of Ottawa's TCE page, a Simple permit is for an encroachment of...
Who applies for the Ottawa street permit, me or the bin company?
The City of Ottawa accepts TCE permit applications from residents, contractors or construction companies. We found no...
Is a junk removal company in Ottawa the same as a bin company?
No. With a bin rental, the company drops off an empty bin, you load it yourself over the days you have it, and the...
How do I compare two Ottawa bin quotes with different pricing models?
Keep each quote in its own model and compare what each company says your job will cost. The two models published by...
How many tonnes does an all-in bin price include around Ottawa?
Published prices from Ottawa bin companies, seen October 2026, put an all-in 14 to 20 yard bin at about $460 to $540...
Why is there no published price for a 40 yard bin in Ottawa?
Because the companies we read price 40 yard bins in different models, and a range needs comparable published prices...
What happens if my Ottawa bin is overweight?
When a bin is overloaded, the bin company sets the consequences, not the City or a provincial regulation. Published...
Do bin rental companies need a City of Ottawa business licence?
No: there is no bin-rental, disposal-bin or waste-hauler category on the City of Ottawa's list of businesses that...
Extra rental days on a bin in Barrhaven: what do they cost?
Extra days on a bin rental run about $15 to $35 per day, based on published prices from Ottawa bin companies seen in...
How do Ottawa bin companies price disposal per tonne?
Only one of the two models on Ottawa bin companies' published pages, seen October 2026, shows a per-tonne disposal...
What does a 14 yard bin cost for a week in Ottawa?
A 14 yard bin for about a week is priced in one of two models on Ottawa bin companies' published pages, seen October...
Where can a construction bin go at a Kanata condo townhouse?
On a condo lot, start with the condominium corporation or property manager. We did not check condominium rules, so...
Can I cancel a bin I booked over the phone in Ontario?
Phone bookings sit in a gap in Ontario's Consumer Protection Act, 2002, and the answer depends on what the agreement...