You just finished a massive excavation for your new backyard patio in Alliston. The dirt is piled high, and you want it gone. You book a bin, fill it up, and wave goodbye as the truck hauls it away.
Then, the invoice arrives.
Instead of the flat rate you expected, you see a $325 Sorting Fee. Why? Because that "clean soil" bin had a few chunks of old concrete and a couple of pressure-treated 4x4s buried at the bottom.
At Tor Bin Rental, we hate surprise fees as much as you do. In Simcoe County, disposal sites are incredibly strict about how "clean fill" and "soil" are categorized. If you mix them, you pay the price.
This guide explains exactly how to categorize your waste so you can keep your project on budget and avoid the "Mixed Load" trap.
🛠️ Understanding the Categories: Clean Fill vs. Soil
Before you book your bin online, you must decide exactly what is going into it. In the waste management world, "Soil" and "Clean Fill" are not the same thing.
1. The Soil-Only Bin ($275 Starting Rate)
A soil bin is for pure dirt and nothing else.
✅ YES: Screened or unscreened dirt, clay, and sand.
❌ NO: Sod, grass, tree roots, branches, rocks, or construction debris.
Pricing: Our Soil Bins start at $275 for an all-in flat rate. This includes delivery, a 3-day rental, and disposal, provided it stays pure.
2. The Clean Fill Bin
Clean fill consists of heavy, inert materials that can be recycled into new aggregate products.
✅ YES: Concrete (no rebar), brick, block, and asphalt.
❌ NO: Soil, garbage, wood, or plastic.
Pricing: Clean fill bins are priced similarly to soil bins but have different disposal destination requirements.
⚠️ The $325 Sorting Fee Warning
If you order a Soil-Only bin but throw in a few pieces of concrete or asphalt, the load is now considered "Mixed Clean Fill."
When our driver arrives at the disposal facility, the load is inspected. If it is contaminated with other materials, the facility rejects the "Soil" rate and charges a Mixed Waste Penalty.
🚨 THE PENALTY: A flat $325 Sorting Fee will be applied to any contaminated clean fill or soil load.
This fee covers the extra labor and equipment required to manually separate the materials so they can be processed correctly. To avoid this, follow the "One Material per Bin" rule for heavy items.
📉 Regular Rate vs. All-In Pricing: Know Your Overage
For general home renovations, yard cleanups, or construction projects, we offer our Regular Rate bins. These are perfect when you have a mix of household junk, wood, and drywall.
How the Regular Rate Works:
Includes: Delivery, pickup, and 1 Metric Tonne of disposal.
Overage: If your bin exceeds 1 tonne, you will be charged $120 per additional tonne.
Example: If your bin weighs 2.5 tonnes at the scale, you pay the base rate + $180 (1.5 tonnes of overage).
PRO TIP: Soil and concrete are HEAVY. A 14-yard bin filled with dirt can easily weigh 8 to 10 tonnes. Never put soil or concrete in a Regular Rate bin unless you are prepared for massive overage charges. Use our dedicated 6-yard heavy material bins instead.
⛽ The 14% Fuel Surcharge
To keep our delivery service fast and reliable across Simcoe County: from Stayner to Innisfil: a standard 14% Fuel Surcharge is applied to all rentals. This allows us to maintain our same-day and next-day delivery guarantees regardless of fluctuating pump prices at the local gas station.
🚛 The Tor Bin Rental Advantage: Driveway-Safe
Traditional roll-off dumpsters can crush asphalt, crack concrete, and leave ugly rust stains on your property. We do things differently.
✅ Driveway-Safe Design: Our bins feature specialized feet and placement techniques to ensure your driveway remains exactly as we found it.
✅ Compact Footprint: Our 10, 14, and 20-yard bins are designed to fit into tight residential spaces without blocking your entire street.
✅ Locally Owned: We have been a family-owned business serving Simcoe County since 2019. We know the area, the roads, and the disposal rules better than the big national chains.
🚫 Prohibited Items: What NEVER Goes in a Bin
Regardless of the bin type you choose, certain items are strictly prohibited due to environmental regulations. Loading these items will result in the bin being left on-site or additional environmental handling fees.
⚠️ Hazardous Waste: Paint, oil, chemicals, or solvents.
⚠️ Batteries: Automotive or household batteries.
⚠️ Propane Tanks: Even if they are empty.
⚠️ Tires: Most Simcoe County facilities require separate processing for tires.
⚠️ Asbestos: Any materials containing asbestos require specialized abatement disposal.
If you are unsure about an item, contact us before you toss it.
📱 Easy 24/7 Online Booking
You shouldn't have to wait for business hours to manage your project. Our website allows you to check availability and book your bin in under 60 seconds.
Choose Your Bin: Select from 6, 10, 14, or 20-yard options.
Pick Your Date: Same-day or next-day delivery is often available.
Choose Your Rate: Select All-In for heavy materials or Standard Rate for mixed junk.
Confirm: Pay online and wait for our driver to arrive.
📋 Quick Comparison Table
🏁 Final Verdict: How to Save Money
IF you have a pile of just dirt: THEN book the $275 Soil Bin and keep it 100% clean.
IF you have a mix of old furniture and drywall: THEN book a 14-yard Regular Rate bin.
IF you have a mix of everything: THEN separate the heavy stuff (soil/concrete) into a small bin and the light stuff into a larger bin to avoid the $120/tonne overage.
Ready to get started? Book your driveway-safe bin now and experience the easiest waste disposal in Simcoe County.