How to Dispose of Soil in Vancouver: A Step-by-Step Guide for Homeowners

Step 1: Identify Your Soil Type

Before you get started, figure out exactly what kind of soil you're working with:

Clean Soil – This is dirt that hasn’t been mixed with garbage, chemicals, or hazardous materials. It’s safe for reuse or eco-friendly disposal.

Contaminated Soil – If the soil has been exposed to substances like oil, paint, or pesticides, it needs to be handled with extra care and disposed of at specialised facilities.

Heads up: Construction and landscaping jobs often leave behind soil that can’t go to just any landfill. When in doubt, it’s best to get it tested or check in with the pros.

Step 2: Don’t Dump It in Your Green Bin

We get it—it’s tempting. But in Vancouver, soil isn't allowed in your curbside green or garbage bins. Tossing it there can lead to fines, rejected pickups, or added charges.

The right move? Use a licensed disposal service or take it to an approved facility. (Psst… we make that part easy.)

Step 3: Choose the Right Soil Disposal Option

You’ve got a few routes depending on your project size:

1. Soil Bin Rentals (Easy & Efficient)

This is where Disposal King shines. We deliver soil disposal bins right to your driveway; you load it up at your pace, and we handle the disposal.

• Perfect For: Landscaping projects, digging, construction cleanup
• Why It’s Great: No back-and-forth trips, no guessing where to dump, and we make sure your soil ends up at the right facility—no illegal dumping, ever.

2. City Transfer Stations

Facilities like the Vancouver South Transfer Station accept small quantities of clean soil. You’ll need to transport it yourself and possibly wait in line.

• Limit: Up to 0.5 cubic meters per day
• Good For: Very small projects or limited soil amounts

Step 4: Think About Reuse

If your soil is clean and you’ve got a bit of time, consider these options:

• Offer it to neighbours doing their own landscaping
• List it on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace as free fill
• Use it to level out low spots in your own yard

Reusing soil isn’t just eco-friendly—it saves you disposal costs too.

Step 5: Don’t Get Caught Off Guard by Fees

Soil is heavy, and disposal costs are often weight-based. If you’re not using a flat-rate bin rental service like ours, expect to pay by the ton at landfill or transfer stations.

At Disposal King, we keep it simple:

• Transparent pricing (no hidden disposal fees)
• Fast service across Metro Vancouver
• Clean fill disposal made easy

Final Tips for Stress-Free Soil Removal:

• Break up clumps and remove rocks/debris before disposal
• Never mix soil with concrete, garbage, or green waste
• Call ahead to confirm what your disposal site will accept
• Trust the pros if you’re dealing with large volumes or construction soil

Need Help? Call the King of Dirt Disposal

At Disposal King, we specialise in fast, reliable, and environmentally responsible soil disposal across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, and beyond.

Whether you’re cleaning up your yard or managing a renovation site, we’ve got the right bin, the right truck, and the right team to make soil disposal simple.

Get a free quote today or book online at DisposalKing.com