Salt Spring Garbage & Recycling, 360 Blackburn Rd, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B8 · 250-537-2167 · office@ssgarbage.com
Bin sizes
We rent two bin sizes only: 12-yard bins (residential customers) and 40-yard bins (commercial customers).
Pricing & payments
- Customer agrees to pay $250.00 (base fee) for a 12-yard bin, or $650.00 (base fee) for a 40-yard bin, plus a $13.00 operational fee for the rental of the construction bin. Customer also agrees to pay $0.41/kg ($410/tonne) for all weight in the bin.
- Customer agrees to pay $10/day for the rental of the bin. Drop-off and pick-up days are free. Customer must call when they want the bin picked up.
- We will charge your credit card on file a $500 deposit when we drop off the bin. Once we pick up the bin and it is weighed, we will charge your card on file for the weight as well as the days you have had the bin (if your $500 deposit does not cover the total cost). If your bill is less than $500, the remaining balance will be refunded to the card.
- Your card is saved on file securely with Clover, our payment processor, and is never stored by us.
- Any unpaid balance after 7 days will start to accrue 15% interest from the date of container pick-up until paid in full. There will be a minimum $25 late fee.
Dumpster use
NOT ALLOWED IN BINS
- Asbestos
- Liquids
- Paint
- Oil, oil filters & antifreeze
- Chemicals
For asbestos, use our asbestos transport form. Paint and chemicals can go to Island Community Services Recycle Depot, 349 Rainbow Rd (250-537-1200).
Drywall is OK: Drywall is accepted at $0.41/kg if it is date-stamped or comes with a test report, and is not mixed with other garbage. If drywall is mixed with other garbage in a bin, the $400 sorting fee applies.
A $400 sorting fee applies to any bin that contains banned materials.
While construction bins are in your possession, you will NOT place or allow to be placed into the bin:
- Substances hazardous to health, such as toxic or corrosive materials or liquids, including oil and chemicals.
- Liquids of any kind, whether contained or not.
- Medical waste or animal carcasses of any kind.
- Any material not listed above that is considered unsuitable for containment, e.g., malodorous waste, asbestos, paint, gas bottles, fluorescent tubes, light bulbs and vehicle batteries.
Drywall is accepted in bins and billed at $0.41/kg, the same as garbage. Drywall must be date-stamped or come with a test report, and must not be mixed with other garbage. If drywall is mixed with other garbage in the bin, a $400 sorting fee applies. A $400 sorting fee applies to any bin that contains banned materials.
All refuse shall remain within the confines of the bin and shall not extend above the top or beyond the sides. Every attempt shall be made to distribute the weight of the refuse evenly within the bin.
Customer shall be liable for any loss or damage to rented equipment beyond reasonable wear and tear.
Consent
I agree to the terms and conditions for the rental of the described services. I also agree that no material listed under "Dumpster use" above will be placed in the bin.
To accept this agreement, use the confirmation and deposit link we send you after confirming your bin. Haven't requested a bin yet? Send a bin rental request.
