Ask what a bin costs and the honest answer is "it depends", because two rentals of the same size can carry very different loads. A container of old furniture and a container of wet roofing are priced differently almost everywhere. This guide collects prices that Canadian cost guides and bin companies publish, names where each comes from, and explains the pieces that make up a quote.
These are not Big Dog's prices. Every figure below is another publisher's, listed in the sources at the end, and all are before tax unless noted. Big Dog quotes each job by phone or email, for reasons explained further down.
Canada-wide averages
Green Building Canada's guide, updated in July 2025, gives these national figures by bin size:
- 10 yard: about $383 on average, within $200 to $400.
- 20 yard: about $425 on average, within $300 to $550.
- 40 yard: about $750 on average, within $500 to $1,000.
It also breaks the 10 yard bin down by province. British Columbia comes in at $449, against $400 in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan, $450 in the Atlantic provinces, $475 in Quebec and $553 in Manitoba. The guide says a rental is usually quoted for a week, or somewhere between five and ten days.
A BC bin company's published rates
Two Guys Disposal, which serves Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, publishes a rate sheet that shows how a weight-based price is built. Its base rental is $350 plus GST for seven days, for any bin size, including drop-off and pickup. Dump fees are then charged by the tonne:
- $215 a tonne for general household garbage, renovation and construction waste, asphalt shingle roofing and treated lumber.
- $155 a tonne for green waste.
- $225 a tonne for drywall with no asbestos (testing documentation required), or $185 a tonne for date-stamped drywall.
Its own worked example for a 20 yard bin carrying 2 tonnes comes to $350 plus 2 × $215, or $780 before GST. It also lists flat rates for green waste, including $850 for a 30 yard bin and $950 for a 40 yard bin.
An Ontario price list for comparison
Scarborough Disposal, in Toronto, publishes package prices with weight included. Its page lists a 20 yard roll-off at $440 to $480 with 2 tonnes and 10 days included, and a 40 yard at $495 to $535 with 2 tonnes. Extra tonnes are listed at $140 in its bin listings ($120 in its FAQ), extra days at $10 to $25, a 10% fuel surcharge, and a deposit of $750 on a 20 yard bin. It also lists long-haul fees of $50 to $175 and re-spot or travel fees of $95 to $125.
Toronto and the Lower Mainland have their own disposal fees, distances and competition, so treat these as a picture of how bin pricing works rather than a forecast of a North Coast price.
What actually moves the price
- Weight and material. Most published prices either include a set number of tonnes or charge per tonne. Heavy loads like concrete, soil and shingles cost more to dispose of than bulky, light ones.
- Material type. Two Guys charges different rates for garbage, green waste and drywall. Green Building Canada adds that items such as tree stumps, upholstered furniture, mattresses and box springs can carry extra costs, and that drywall may need a hazardous materials report.
- Size. Bigger containers cost more, but often less per yard. Going one size up can be cheaper than a second container.
- Rental length. Prices are quoted for a set period. Ask what each extra day costs.
- Distance and site access. Long-haul and re-spot fees on published price lists show that travel and moving a bin cost money.
- Container type. A lid or a sealed container for contaminated refuse is a different piece of equipment from an open-top box.
- Surcharges, deposits and tax. Fuel surcharges, deposits and GST can all sit on top of the headline price.
Ways to keep a bin rental affordable
- Pick the right size the first time. A second delivery and pickup usually costs more than a slightly bigger container. Our dumpster sizes guide helps.
- Keep heavy material separate if you can. Where disposal is charged by weight, concrete or soil mixed into a light load drives the cost up.
- Keep the load dry. Wet material weighs more. A lid or a tarp keeps rain from adding weight.
- Be ready for pickup. Fill the bin while you have it, so the rental doesn't run into extra days.
- Pull out what can be recycled. Cardboard, wood and steel kept out of the garbage don't take up space in it.
What about ongoing business bins?
We didn't find a Canadian cost guide that publishes prices for permanent front-load service. That service is usually priced as a contract, based on the bin size, how often it's emptied and what goes in it. A separate bin for cardboard recycling can keep a general waste bin from filling up with boxes, which may let you use a smaller bin or fewer pickups. See our front-load bins page for the sizes.
How to compare bin quotes
Whoever you hire, get the same answers from each company so you're comparing like with like:
- What's included: delivery, pickup, disposal and how many tonnes?
- What does each extra tonne cost, and does it change by material?
- How many days are included, and what does an extra day cost?
- Are there fuel surcharges, deposits or other fees, and is GST included?
- Is there anything you can't put in the bin, or anything that costs extra?
How Big Dog prices a bin
We don't publish a price list, because the figures above show how much a rental depends on what goes in it and how long it stays. Instead, tell us the job: what you're throwing out, roughly how much, where the bin will sit, and how long you need it. We'll recommend a roll-off container or front-load bin and give you a price. Call 778-884-8484 or email bigdogdisposal@outlook.com, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 6 pm, or send a quote request.
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to rent a dumpster in BC?
Green Building Canada puts a 10 yard bin in BC at about $449. A Metro Vancouver company, Two Guys Disposal, publishes $350 plus GST for seven days plus dump fees by the tonne, which it works out at $780 before GST for a 20 yard bin carrying 2 tonnes.
What's the average price of a 20 yard bin in Canada?
Green Building Canada's guide gives about $425 on average, within a range of $300 to $550. Prices depend on how much weight is included and how long the rental lasts.
Why do bin companies charge by weight?
Disposal is often paid by the tonne, so heavy loads cost the hauler more. Published price lists either include a set weight, such as 2 tonnes, or add a per-tonne dump fee to a base rental.
Are taxes and fees included in published bin prices?
Often not. The price lists we found show GST, fuel surcharges, deposits, extra days and extra tonnes as separate items, so ask for an all-in figure.
Does Big Dog publish its prices?
No. We quote each job by phone or email, based on the bin, the material and how long you need it. Reach us at 778-884-8484 or bigdogdisposal@outlook.com.