Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Bin Rentals And Dumpster Service
Planning a cleanup, renovation, construction project, or ongoing commercial waste service? Find answers about choosing a bin size, booking delivery, accepted materials, pickup, driveway placement, and commercial dumpster service.
Mr. Waste provides roll-off bin rentals and commercial waste solutions throughout Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Mississauga, and surrounding areas.
Choosing and Booking a Bin
What is the difference between a roll-off bin and a commercial dumpster?
A roll-off bin is a temporary rental used for cleanouts, renovations, construction work, landscaping projects, and other short-term disposal needs. The customer requests pickup when the project is complete.
A commercial dumpster remains onsite as part of an ongoing waste service and is emptied through regularly scheduled lifts.
What roll-off bin sizes does Mr. Waste offer?
Mr. Waste offers 6-, 10-, 14-, 20-, and 40-yard roll-off bins. Smaller bins are suitable for household cleanouts and moderate renovations, while larger bins provide more capacity for construction, demolition, roofing, commercial, and industrial projects.
How do I choose the right roll-off bin size?
Choose a bin based on the type, volume, and weight of the material you expect to remove. A larger bin may be appropriate when handling bulky debris or a high-volume project, while a smaller bin may be more practical for limited space or a focused cleanup.
Contact Mr. Waste when you are uncertain which size is appropriate for your project.
Which roll-off bins can I book online?
The 6-, 10-, and 14-yard roll-off bins can be booked online. During checkout, you can select your preferred delivery date, indicate which side of the driveway the bin should be placed on, and provide additional delivery instructions.
To arrange a 20- or 40-yard bin, call, email, or complete the website contact form to request a quote.
What determines the cost of a roll-off bin rental?
Roll-off bin rental pricing depends on the bin size, type of material, weight of the load, and required service. Pricing for 6-, 10-, and 14-yard bins is available through the online booking process.
Contact Mr. Waste for a quote when you need a 20- or 40-yard bin or have questions about your materials.
How far in advance should I book a bin?
Book as early as possible to improve the likelihood that your preferred bin size and delivery date will be available. Same-day service may be available depending on the location, bin size, and current delivery schedule.
Delivery, Rental Period, and Pickup
How long is the standard roll-off bin rental period?
The standard roll-off bin rental period is seven days. A pickup date does not need to be selected when the bin is initially booked.
Contact Mr. Waste when you have finished loading the bin and are ready for pickup.
Can I keep the roll-off bin for longer than seven days?
Additional rental time may be available when arranged with Mr. Waste. Contact the office before the end of the standard rental period when you expect to need the bin for longer.
Additional rental charges may apply.
How do I schedule pickup for my roll-off bin?
Call or email Mr. Waste when the bin is ready for final pickup. Customers do not need to select their pickup date during the original checkout process.
Before requesting pickup, make sure the area around the bin is accessible and that no material extends above the permitted loading level.
Can I request a bin swap if my roll-off bin is full?
Yes. Mr. Waste can remove the full bin and provide another bin when additional capacity is needed.
Bin swaps, dumping, and additional rental service may involve additional charges, so contact Mr. Waste to arrange the service.
How does Mr. Waste help protect my driveway?
Mr. Waste’s roll-off containers have rear rollers, and drivers use wooden planks beneath the bin when appropriate to help reduce direct contact with the driveway surface.
This precaution helps protect the placement area, although it should not be interpreted as a guarantee against all surface marking or damage.
Can I choose where the bin is placed?
Yes. Customers booking online can indicate which side of the driveway they prefer and leave special placement instructions during checkout.
The final placement location must be safely accessible to the delivery truck and suitable for both delivery and removal.
Can a roll-off bin be placed on the road or lawn?
A bin may be placed on a road, lawn, driveway, or other suitable area when access allows and the placement complies with local municipal requirements. A permit may be required when placing a bin on a public road or other municipal property.
Customers are responsible for confirming local permit requirements before delivery.
Do Mr. Waste roll-off bins have walk-in access?
Yes. Mr. Waste’s roll-off bins have rear doors that allow walk-in loading. This makes it easier to carry furniture, renovation debris, junk, and other bulky materials into the bin instead of lifting them over the side.
The rear doors must be fully closed and secured before pickup.
Are the roll-off bins covered?
No. Mr. Waste’s roll-off bins are open-top containers. Customers should plan accordingly when rain, snow, unauthorized dumping, or materials that could blow away may be a concern.
How high can I fill the bin?
Materials can be loaded up to the top rail, but nothing should extend above the sides of the bin. The load must remain level enough for the driver to secure it with a tarp before transportation.
Overfilled or unsafe loads may need to be adjusted before pickup can be completed. Additional charges may be applied.
Accepted vs Prohibited Materials
Accepted Examples:
- Renovation and Construction Waste
(wood, drywall, flooring) - Garbage
- Household Waste
- Furniture
Prohibited Examples:
- Hazardous waste
- Biological Waste
- Chemicals
- Paints and Solvents
- Tires
- Propane and Gas Tanks
- Electronics and Appliances
What materials can I put in a roll-off bin?
Roll-off bins can generally be used for accepted non-hazardous materials such as:
- Household garbage and cleanup waste
- Furniture
- Wood, drywall, and flooring
- Renovation and construction debris
- Roofing materials
- Landscaping waste
- Soil, topsoil, and dirt
- Concrete, brick, and asphalt
The correct waste classification and bin requirements may depend on whether the load contains one material or a combination of materials.
What materials are prohibited?
Prohibited materials include:
- Hazardous waste
- Biological waste
- Chemicals
- Paints and solvents
- Tires
- Propane and gas tanks
- Electronics
- Appliances
Contact Mr. Waste before booking when you are uncertain whether a particular item or material can be accepted.
What is considered clean fill?
Clean fill is a load containing one approved material category.
Dirt-based material may include dirt, soil, topsoil, and grass, and these materials may be combined within the same dirt load. Clean concrete must be loaded separately, and clean asphalt must also be loaded separately.
What is considered mixed waste?
Mixed waste is a load containing more than one material category. For example, asphalt mixed with dirt, concrete mixed with renovation debris, or household garbage combined with construction waste would be treated as mixed waste.
A load does not qualify as clean fill simply because every individual material is accepted.
Can I put concrete, asphalt, soil, or other heavy material in a roll-off bin?
Yes. Heavy materials such as concrete, asphalt, brick, soil, and roofing debris may be accepted.
Because dense materials can reach a bin’s weight allowance before the container is physically full, tell Mr. Waste what you are disposing of when choosing a bin. Additional weight charges may apply.
Can I combine clean fill with household or renovation waste?
Yes, but the load will be classified as mixed waste rather than clean fill. Keep clean-fill materials separate when you want the load treated as a single-material load.
Contact Mr. Waste before loading when you need help determining the appropriate waste category.
Commercial Dumpster Service
Does Mr. Waste provide ongoing commercial dumpster service?
Yes. Mr. Waste provides 2-, 4-, 6-, and 8-yard dumpsters for ongoing commercial and industrial waste service.
The dumpster remains onsite and is emptied through regularly scheduled lifts.
How often are commercial dumpsters emptied?
Commercial dumpsters are placed on a recurring weekly service schedule. The appropriate lift frequency and schedule are established before the initial dumpster delivery.
Can I request an on-demand pickup for a commercial dumpster?
No. Commercial dumpsters are serviced only through their established recurring lift schedule.
Customer-requested pickup is available for temporary roll-off bin rentals, not ongoing 2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-yard commercial dumpsters.
How do I arrange commercial dumpster service?
Call, email, or complete the website contact form to discuss your waste volume, available placement space, preferred dumpster size, and required service frequency.
Mr. Waste can help determine whether a 2-, 4-, 6-, or 8-yard dumpster is the best fit for the property.
Waste Processing and Recycling
What happens to the waste after Mr. Waste picks it up?
Collected material is brought to Mr. Waste’s separation and recycling facility. Recyclable materials are separated from the garbage, and the remaining waste is consolidated and transported to appropriate landfill facilities.
Still not sure which bin or service you need?
Mr. Waste can help you compare bin sizes, confirm accepted materials, and select the appropriate rental or commercial waste service.
6-, 10-, and 14-yard roll-off bins: Book online.
20- and 40-yard roll-off bins: Complete the online booking form to request a quote.
Commercial dumpster service: Call, email, or complete the contact form to request a quote.