Key Takeaways Choosing the wrong bin size is the #1 costly mistake — match the yard size to your project, not just a guess. Every bin has a set weight allowance; heavy material like concrete, soil, or shingles reaches it much faster than mixed household waste. Placing a bin on the street or boulevard in Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Milton, or Hamilton usually requires a municipal road occupancy permit — driveway placement usually does not. Hazardous items like paint, as