Bin-size & disposal-rules estimator
Pick the job and materials. We’ll recommend a Canadian roll-off size, flag prohibited items, and tell you when you need a low-boy or haul-away instead.
1. Project type
2. Materials in the load
Select everything you expect to throw. Hazardous items should never go in a mixed bin.
3. Volume
4. Driveway fit?
Canadian disposal rules at a glance
| Material | Mixed bin? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed renovation debris | Usually yes | Keep below the waterline. Separate large appliances and paint. |
| Household junk / furniture | Usually yes | Mattresses and bulky sofas consume volume fast — size up or use haul-away. |
| Asphalt shingles / roofing tear-off | Usually yes | Dense and heavy. Do not fill a tall 40-yard with shingles — weight caps hit first. |
| Yard waste / brush | Usually yes | Some municipalities want green waste separated. Ask before mixing with C&D. |
| Concrete / brick / asphalt | Specialty only | Needs a low-boy / clean-fill bin and scale pricing — not a maxed mixed roll-off. |
| Clean fill / dirt / soil | Specialty only | Weighed clean-fill routing. Wet clay hits weight limits quickly. |
| Clean wood (no paint / treatment) | Usually yes | Some sites offer better rates for clean wood streams — ask the hauler. |
| Appliances / scrap metal | Usually yes | Often surcharged or diverted. Freon appliances need certified handling. |
| Paint, solvents, batteries, tires, asbestos | No — prohibited | Keep out of roll-offs. Use municipal HHW depots or licensed abatement. |
Estimator FAQs
How accurate is the DumpHelp bin-size estimator?
It is general guidance based on typical Canadian project volumes, material density, and standard 10–40 yard roll-off sizes. Your matched hauler may adjust for driveway access, local tip fees, and exact debris weight.
Can concrete go in a regular dumpster?
Usually not mixed with household or reno waste. Concrete, brick, asphalt, and clean fill need a low-boy / clean-fill bin priced by weight.
What materials are prohibited in roll-off bins?
Household hazardous waste such as paint, solvents, batteries, tires, and asbestos generally cannot go in a mixed bin. Use municipal HHW depots or licensed handlers.
What if I do not have driveway space?
Street placement often needs a municipal permit. Many condo and dense urban sites are better served by haul-away junk removal instead of a week-long roll-off.