# Front-Load Commercial Bins > Commercial garbage bins in Prince Rupert: 3, 4 and 6 yard front-load waste and cardboard bins, with bear-proof lids, casters, padlocks and lock bars. Canonical: https://bigdog.canadianwebmaster.ca/services/front-load-bins Last updated: 2026-11-10 Front-load general waste and cardboard recycling bins in 3, 4 and 6 cubic yards, emptied on site, for businesses on the North Coast that want safe, consistent and convenient collection. ## At a glance - **Three sizes, one footprint**: Every bin is 5′9″ wide, so a 3, 4 or 6 yard bin fits the same enclosure width. - **Waste and cardboard**: General waste bins and cardboard recycling bins in the same three sizes. - **Built for the North Coast**: Bear-proof lids, metal or plastic lids, padlocks and lock bars. - **Safe, consistent, convenient**: Commercial and industrial collection for businesses across the North Coast. Most businesses don’t need a giant container. They need a bin out back that is the right size, stays closed, and gets emptied without anyone thinking about it. That is what our **commercial garbage bins in Prince Rupert** are for. Big Dog Disposal & Recycling supplies front-load bins in 3, 4 and 6 cubic yards for general waste and for cardboard recycling, and provides safe, consistent and convenient collection for businesses on the North Coast. ## How front-load collection works A front-load bin has a sleeve or pocket on each side. The truck drives up, slides its forks into those pockets, lifts the bin up and over the cab, and tips it into the body of the truck before setting it back down where it was. Nobody on your staff handles the waste a second time, and the bin never leaves your property. The bin stays put; the truck comes to it. That lift is why placement matters. The truck needs a clear approach in front of the bin, a hard, level surface to drive on, and nothing overhead that the bin could strike on its way up: wires, signs, awnings and low eaves are the usual problems. If your bin sits in an enclosure, the gates need to open wide enough for the forks. ## Bin sizes All three sizes share the same width. What changes is the height and the depth, which is handy if you start small and outgrow your bin, because the bigger one still fits the same space side to side. - **3 cubic yards:** 5′9″ wide, 4′3″ high, 3′5″ deep. The lowest lid line, easiest for staff to toss bags into. - **4 cubic yards:** 5′9″ wide, 4′6″ high, 4′3″ deep. A middle step for a busier shop or office. - **6 cubic yards:** 5′9″ wide, 5′5″ high, 5′7″ deep. For restaurants, larger stores and industrial sites with steady volume. Those are the outside dimensions, so leave a little room around the bin for the lids to open fully and for the truck’s forks to line up. ## Options for your bin - **Cardboard recycling:** a separate bin for flattened boxes. See [cardboard recycling](https://bigdog.canadianwebmaster.ca/services/cardboard-recycling). - **Cardboard slot:** an opening that lets staff feed boxes in while the lid stays shut. - **Bear-proof lids:** for sites where wildlife is a concern. See [bear-proof bins](https://bigdog.canadianwebmaster.ca/services/bear-proof-bins). - **Metal or plastic lids:** plastic is lighter to lift and quieter when it drops; metal is tougher and harder for animals to get through. - **Casters:** if the bin needs to be movable, for example rolled out from a back room or a tight alley on collection day. - **Padlocks and lock bars:** to keep other people from filling your bin with their waste overnight. ## Choosing a size The right bin is the one that is nearly full, but not overflowing, by the time it is emptied. A bin that is always jammed shut leads to bags on the ground, which draws gulls, ravens and bears and makes a mess of the back lot. A bin that is mostly air means paying to haul empty space. Think about how many bags your business fills on a busy day, how much of it is cardboard that could go in its own bin, and whether your volume changes with the season. We’ll go through it with you when you ask for a quote. ## Separate cardboard from garbage For shops, restaurants and warehouses, boxes are often the single largest thing in the waste bin by volume. Flattened and kept clean, they belong in a cardboard bin instead, which frees up the garbage bin and keeps that fibre out of the landfill. Many of our business customers run one general waste bin and one cardboard bin side by side. ## Who we work with We serve commercial and industrial customers: retail stores, restaurants and cafés, offices, workshops, and the yards and industrial sites that keep a port town running. Whether you run a single storefront or a site with several bins, the goal is the same: collection you don’t have to chase. ## Setting up service Call 778-884-8484 or email bigdogdisposal@outlook.com, Monday to Friday between 7 am and 6 pm, or [request a quote online](https://bigdog.canadianwebmaster.ca/quote). Let us know your address, roughly how much waste and cardboard you produce, where the bin would sit, and which options you want. Read more [about Big Dog](https://bigdog.canadianwebmaster.ca/about-us), or see how we serve [Prince Rupert](https://bigdog.canadianwebmaster.ca/areas/prince-rupert). ## Questions people ask ### Which bin size is right for my business? A small office or shop often starts with a 3-yard bin, while a restaurant or larger store usually needs a 4 or 6. The goal is a bin that is close to full, but closed, by collection day. Tell us about your business and we’ll suggest a size. ### How often will my bin be emptied? That depends on how much your business throws away. We work out collection with you when we put together your quote, so the bin is emptied before it overflows. ### Can I lock my bin? Yes. Padlocks and lock bars are available, which stop people from dumping their own waste in your bin. ### Do you have bear-proof lids? Yes, bear-proof lids are one of the options on our front-load bins, along with metal or plastic lids. ### Can I have a garbage bin and a cardboard bin? Yes. Our cardboard recycling bins come in the same 3, 4 and 6 yard sizes as our general waste bins, and many businesses run one of each. ## Related - [Cardboard Recycling Bins](https://bigdog.canadianwebmaster.ca/services/cardboard-recycling) - [Bear-Proof Bins & Lids](https://bigdog.canadianwebmaster.ca/services/bear-proof-bins) - [Cardboard Recycling for Businesses: How to Do It Right](https://bigdog.canadianwebmaster.ca/guides/cardboard-recycling-for-businesses) - [Bin Rentals in Prince Rupert](https://bigdog.canadianwebmaster.ca/areas/prince-rupert)