Bin on the Street (City TCE Permit)
A bin on the road, boulevard, sidewalk or a public laneway needs the City's Temporary Construction-related Encroachment permit first.
City fees, not a bin price: $101 (10 working days or less) or $998 (longer or renewed), plus rental with a $41 daily minimum. Non-refundable.
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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; 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.
The City's 2026 fees: $101 for a Simple permit (10 working days or less), $998 for a Complex permit (more than 10 working days, or any renewal of a Simple permit), plus rental of $0.87 per square metre per day on the boulevard or $2.02 on the sidewalk or roadway, with a $41 daily minimum. All fees are non-refundable. The City requires a minimum of 10 business days processing time.
The permit holder posts the permit on the outside of the encroachment area, supplies all traffic control devices (the City provides none) and, in winter, removes snow from the area and keeps walkways clear.
What This Work Covers
- TCE permit under By-law 2003-445
- Apply at least 10 business days ahead
- Who applies agreed in writing
- Permit posted on the encroachment area
- Snow cleared by the permit holder
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Common questions about bin on the street (city tce permit)
- When does a bin on an Ottawa road need a TCE permit?
- How far ahead should I apply for a street bin permit in Ottawa?
- Who clears the snow around a street bin in Ottawa in winter?
- Can a bin sit in a paid parking spot on my Ottawa street?
- Is the end of my Ottawa driveway City land for a bin?
- What are the permit rules for a bin in a Centretown laneway?
- Does a bin on my Ottawa street for one day need a permit?
- Who applies for the Ottawa street permit, me or the bin company?
Other Bin Requests
Renovation Bin (14 to 20 Yard)
The bin size Ottawa bin companies' own guides point to for a single-room renovation such as a kitchen or bathroom.
Large Bin for a Big Renovation or Demolition (30 to 40 Yard)
The sizes Ottawa bin companies' guides point to for a large renovation or demolition. Too few published prices for a range.
Small Bin for Soil, Concrete or Brick
Heavy material such as soil, concrete and brick usually needs a small or dedicated bin, billed by weight.
Bin on a Driveway
A bin on your driveway: the end near the street can be City land, and damage terms are in the contract.
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Tell us about the bin you need and we'll send your request to local bin rental companies in Ottawa. They reply by email.