Removing old flooring is satisfying: until the carpet rolls, underlay, broken laminate, hardwood, tile, tack strips, and staples start taking over your garage.
If you are renovating one room in Barrie or replacing flooring across your main floor, a bin keeps the waste contained and gets it off your property quickly. The key is choosing the right size and loading it safely.
Here is what fits in each Tor Bin Rental option.
First: Know Where Flooring Waste Goes
Carpet and carpet underlay are not collected through Barrie’s regular curbside garbage program. You need to take them to an approved disposal site or arrange private removal.
A bin is usually the easier option when you are:
Removing flooring from more than one room
Dealing with long carpet rolls or bulky underlay
Combining flooring removal with drywall, trim, cabinets, or other renovation waste
Working without a truck or trailer
Trying to avoid multiple landfill trips
Check the City of Barrie’s carpet and carpet underlay disposal information before starting if you plan to self-haul.
For a full renovation, Tor Bin Rental services and pricing give you a driveway-safe bin, delivery, pickup, and disposal in one booking.
What Flooring Materials Can Go in a Bin?
For standard flooring removal, choose the Household & Construction Waste category.
This typically includes:
Carpet
Carpet underlay and padding
Laminate flooring
Hardwood flooring
Engineered wood flooring
Vinyl plank flooring
Small amounts of tile and ceramic
Tack strips
Staples, nails, and fasteners
Baseboards and trim
Small amounts of drywall or renovation debris
Keep the materials loose or bundle them into manageable sections. Do not overfill the bin. Waste must remain below the top edge so the load can be transported safely.
⚠️ Important: Tile and Flooring Can Be Heavy
Carpet and underlay take up space but are relatively light. Tile, hardwood, mortar, and adhesive are much heavier.
If you are removing tile from a large area, avoid filling the bin with dense material all the way to the top. You may reach the weight limit before reaching the volume limit.
Do not place soil, concrete, or asphalt in a regular household and construction bin. The 8-yard specialty bin is only for soil, concrete, and asphalt. It is not for carpet, flooring, or general renovation waste.
Which Bin Size Fits Your Flooring Project?
Use this quick guide before you book.
10-Yard Bin: Best for One Room
Dimensions: 7' wide x 11' long x 3.5' high
Choose the 10-yard bin if you are removing flooring from:
One bedroom
One living room
One dining room
A small hallway
A bathroom or powder room
A compact basement area
A 10-yard bin is usually the right fit for a single room of carpet and underlay. It can also handle a single-room laminate or hardwood replacement, especially if you are not adding large amounts of drywall, cabinets, or furniture.
It is a practical choice for tighter Barrie driveways because it has a smaller footprint and a low loading height.
Choose the 10-yard if:
If you are removing carpet and underlay from one standard room, then choose the 10-yard.
If you are replacing flooring in one bathroom, then choose the 10-yard.
If you are working in a narrow driveway, then the 10-yard may be easier to place.
If your project includes heavy tile, then contact us before loading so we can confirm the best option.
14-Yard Bin: Best for a Whole Main Floor
Dimensions: 8' wide x 14' long x 3.5' high
Choose the 14-yard bin for a larger flooring project, such as:
A whole main-floor carpet replacement
Multiple bedrooms and hallways
A kitchen, dining room, and living room renovation
Several rooms of laminate or hardwood
Flooring removal combined with trim, drywall, or cabinetry
For many homeowners, the 14-yard is the best choice for a whole main floor. The extra length and width give you room for bulky carpet rolls, underlay, broken planks, and related renovation waste.
If your project is between the 10-yard and 14-yard sizes, moving up is usually safer than running out of space halfway through demolition.
Read our related guide to 10-yard vs. 14-yard bin sizing for more project examples.
Choose the 14-yard if:
If you are replacing flooring across a whole main floor, then choose the 14-yard.
If you are removing flooring from three or more rooms, then choose the 14-yard.
If you are adding drywall, cabinets, trim, or other renovation debris, then choose the 14-yard.
If you are unsure between the 10-yard and 14-yard, then choose the 14-yard to create extra working room.
20-Yard Bin: Best for Whole-Home or Multi-Trade Renovations
Dimensions: 8' wide x 14' long x 5' high
The 20-yard bin is suited to larger renovation and cleanup projects, including:
Flooring removal throughout an entire house
Multiple rooms plus drywall and cabinetry
Large basement renovations
Flooring combined with furniture and household cleanout waste
Contractor-led renovation projects
The 20-yard bin has the same length and width as the 14-yard but is taller. That gives you significantly more volume for bulky, lighter materials such as carpet, underlay, wood trim, and packaging.
Because the walls are higher, loading can be more difficult. For heavy debris, use the lower 10-yard or 14-yard option unless you need the extra volume.
8-Yard Specialty Bin: Not for Flooring
Dimensions: 7' wide x 14' long x 2' high
The 8-yard bin is reserved for:
Soil
Concrete
Asphalt
It is not for carpet, underlay, laminate, hardwood, tile, or household and construction waste.
If you are removing a concrete subfloor or dealing with clean fill, contact us first to confirm the correct category. Do not book the specialty bin for a general flooring renovation.
July 2026 Pricing for Flooring Removal
Flooring waste belongs in the Household & Construction Waste category.
10-Yard Bin
Regular Rate: $325
All-In Rate: $395
Dimensions: 7' x 11' x 3.5'
14-Yard Bin
Regular Rate: $325
All-In Rate: $460
Dimensions: 8' x 14' x 3.5'
20-Yard Bin
Regular Rate: $350
All-In Rate: $590
Dimensions: 8' x 14' x 5'
What the Regular Rate Includes
The Regular Rate includes:
7-day rental
Delivery
Pickup
Up to 1 metric tonne of disposal
Additional weight is charged at $130 per metric tonne.
A 5% fuel surcharge applies to all rentals. Prices are starting rates, vary by postal code, and are subject to H.S.T.
The All-In Rate provides unlimited disposal for the applicable waste category. It is often the simpler choice when you are removing heavy or unpredictable materials such as tile, hardwood, and mixed renovation debris.
Which Rate Should You Choose?
If you are removing one room of carpet and underlay, then the Regular Rate may be a good fit.
If you are removing tile, hardwood, or mixed flooring from several rooms, then consider the All-In Rate.
If you want predictable disposal costs without tracking the weight, then choose All-In.
If you know your load will stay under one metric tonne, then Regular may be more economical.
How to Remove and Load Flooring Safely
Follow this order to keep the project moving.
1. Book the Bin
Choose your size, waste category, and rental term online. Tor Bin Rental offers flexible 3-day, 7-day, and monthly rental terms, with early pickup and easy extensions available.
2. Prepare the Room
Move furniture out first. Open windows where appropriate. Wear:
Work gloves
Safety glasses
Sturdy footwear
A dust mask when cutting or breaking flooring
3. Cut Carpet into Manageable Rolls
Cut carpet into strips about 3 to 4 feet wide. Roll each section tightly and secure it with duct tape or twine.
Remove the underlay separately. Older foam padding may crumble, so place loose pieces in strong bags before loading.
4. Remove Sharp Materials Carefully
Tack strips, nails, staples, and tile shards can puncture bags and cause injuries. Place them in a box or sturdy container before putting them in the bin.
5. Load Flat and Evenly
Place longer carpet rolls along the bottom or sides. Break down laminate and hardwood into smaller stacks. Spread heavy tile across the bin instead of concentrating it in one corner.
Keep all waste below the top edge.
Your Barrie Flooring Disposal Plan
Tor Bin Rental makes the process straightforward:
Book online 24/7.
We deliver the driveway-safe bin to your Barrie property.
You remove and load the carpet, underlay, laminate, hardwood, or tile.
We pick up the bin and handle disposal.
Protective placement helps reduce the risk of damage to asphalt, concrete, and interlocking stone. Same-day or next-day delivery may be available depending on your location and schedule.
Check our Barrie and surrounding service areas to confirm coverage. You can also review common questions on our bin rental FAQ page.
Ready to Remove Your Flooring?
Do not stack old carpet in your garage or make repeated trips to the landfill.
✅ Choose a 10-yard bin for one room. ✅ Choose a 14-yard bin for a whole main floor. ✅ Choose a 20-yard bin for a whole-home or multi-trade renovation. ⚠️ Do not use the 8-yard specialty bin for household or construction waste.
Book your driveway-safe bin online today. If you need help choosing a size, email info@torbinrental.ca before booking.