After the build
Debris out so the finish can begin.
Construction and renovation debris removal for contractors, homeowners, and property managers across Greater Vancouver.
Renovation leftover slows every other trade. We remove mixed construction debris, packaging, old fixtures, and demolition remnants so the space can be finished, inspected, or occupied. Jobs can be booked as a single load-out or as recurring site support.
What we typically remove
- Renovation packaging and offcuts
- Old fixtures, cabinetry, and flooring
- Mixed demolition remnants
- Post-trade site tidy-ups
What you can expect
- Contractor-friendly timing windows
- Separated recyclable materials where possible
- Safer, clearer access for remaining trades
What construction debris do you take?
The material a renovation actually produces: drywall offcuts and dust-sheeted scrap, tile and backer board, hardwood and laminate offcuts, underlay, framing lumber, torn-out cabinetry and countertops, old fixtures and sinks, doors, trim, insulation, roofing shingles, and the mountain of cardboard and packaging that arrives with new appliances and cabinets. Bathroom and kitchen gut-outs are the two most common jobs on the North Shore.
What we cannot take is the same short list as everywhere else, and on a construction site it comes up more often: paint and solvents, adhesives, fuel, propane, and anything containing asbestos. Pre-1990 Metro Vancouver homes are the reason that last one matters — if there is any chance a material is asbestos-bearing, it needs a hazardous-materials survey and a licensed abatement contractor before any removal, ours included. We will stop and say so rather than load it.
How is construction debris priced?
Mostly by weight, which is the honest way to quote it. Concrete, tile, mortar, soil and shingles are dense enough that a visually small pile outweighs a truck of furniture, and the disposal facility charges by the tonne — so pricing it by volume would mean either overcharging light loads or losing money on heavy ones. Mixed renovation debris that is mostly lumber, cardboard and cabinetry is quoted the normal volume way. Most jobs are a mix, and the quote says which part is which.
Send photos of the pile with something for scale, and mention the material rather than just the room: “bathroom gut, cast iron tub and floor tile” produces a far more accurate number than “bathroom reno.” The pricing guide covers how weight and volume interact.
Can you come during the build, not just at the end?
Yes, and on most projects over a few weeks it is the better arrangement. Debris that accumulates on site slows trades down, takes up the space the next crew needs, and turns into a single enormous load at the worst possible moment — usually the week the finishing trades arrive. A recurring pickup keeps the site workable. We schedule around the trades, not through them: early mornings, between phases, or on the day a delivery clears space.
Do you work with contractors and property managers?
Regularly. Contractors need predictable timing and a crew that does not need supervising; property managers need buildings protected, certificates of insurance on file, and loading bays used within their window. Both are standard. On strata and commercial sites we book the elevator and the bay, protect common areas, and keep the route clean, because the complaint that follows a messy removal lands on you rather than on us.
Renovation leftovers inside a finished home rather than an active site are usually just junk removal. A whole commercial space being stripped is a commercial cleanout.
Frequently asked questions
Do you take drywall, tile and concrete?+
Yes, all three. They are quoted by weight rather than volume because disposal facilities charge dense material by the tonne — a small pile of tile or concrete outweighs a truck of furniture. Send a photo with something for scale and name the material, and the quote will separate the weight-billed part.
Can you remove asbestos-containing material?+
No. If any material may contain asbestos — common in Metro Vancouver homes built before 1990 — it requires a hazardous-materials survey and a licensed abatement contractor before removal by anyone, including us. We will stop and tell you rather than load it, and point you toward the right next step.
Will you come back multiple times during a renovation?+
Yes, and on projects running more than a few weeks it usually works better. Recurring pickups keep the site workable, stop debris from occupying space the next trade needs, and avoid one enormous load landing the week the finishing crews arrive. We schedule around trades rather than through them.
Do you provide a certificate of insurance for strata or commercial sites?+
Yes. Building managers and strata councils commonly require one before a crew uses a loading bay or freight elevator, and we provide it on request at booking. Tell us the building when you book and we will have the paperwork filed before the first visit rather than at the door.
Is it cheaper to rent a bin instead?+
For a slow build where debris accumulates daily, often yes — a bin sits there and you load it. Full-service wins when the loading is the hard part, when the site needs clearing fast between phases, or when the load includes material a bin operator will not accept. Our cost guide compares both on real numbers.
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Ready for construction debris?
Tell us what needs to leave. We will send a clear estimate range and a time that works.