Renting a bin for the first time is easy. A little bin delivery preparation makes the day go smoothly and keeps your driveway in good shape. Knowing what to expect also takes the guesswork out of it.
The best spot is flat, firm and easy for the truck to reach. For most homes that is the driveway. Look for:
This is the question most first-timers ask. On your own driveway or property, no permit is needed.
You only need a City of Calgary permit if the bin has to sit on a public street or right-of-way, and the customer arranges that. For most home projects the driveway works fine and there is no permit to worry about.
Not always. If the drop spot is clear and easy to describe, we can often place the bin without you there. Confirm the location when you book and leave the space open. If you would rather point out the spot yourself, tell us and we will aim for a window that suits you.
People often worry their driveway is too small. In practice, if you can park a car there and open the doors, a bin will almost certainly fit.
Bin delivery preparation looks a little different between November and April, and a few minutes of work saves a rescheduled delivery.
A few habits keep the rental period running smoothly from delivery to pickup.
Five details cover almost every delivery, and having them ready makes the call short:
If you are unsure about the size, our bin sizes and pricing page lays out the options and the FAQs cover item fees and weight charges. Or send a photo and we will tell you.
A flat, firm spot the truck can reach, usually the driveway. Leave room for the truck to back in and check for clear space overhead.
Not always. If the drop spot is clear and easy to describe, we can often place the bin without you there.
It should not, and boards under the bin add protection by spreading the weight. Ask us to place them when we deliver.
Not on your own driveway or property. You only need a City of Calgary permit if the bin sits on a public street, and the customer arranges that.
Call us for pickup any time within your rental period. Disposal is already included, so there is nothing else to arrange.
Send a quick photo before booking. We will tell you whether the driveway works or whether you would need a street placement.
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