Construction & Reno Debris Removal in Surrey, BC
Skip the bin rental and the driveway damage. We load your renovation debris for you, sort out the recyclables, and leave the site ready for the next trade.
Upfront estimate at your door. We only start when you say go.
Bin rental or junk removal for renovation debris?
Spartan Junk Removal is a bin rental alternative for renovations in Surrey and Metro Vancouver: no bin on your driveway, no street permit, and the crew does all the loading. Debris is sorted so drywall, concrete, clean wood and metal each go to the right recycler. A bin can still suit long projects where you load as you go.
Renovation debris is heavy, mixed and full of banned materials.
Drywall, concrete and clean wood each go to their own recycler, and a bin means finding driveway space or a street permit and doing the loading yourself. We load it for you and sort it, so each material goes where it should.
Everything, start to sweep.
- All loading done by our crew
- No bin permit or driveway damage
- Sorting of wood, metal and cardboard
- Repeat pickups for contractors
- Site sweep-up
Drywall and renovation waste rules
Metro Vancouver bans several renovation materials from garbage loads, so they have to be separated and sent to their own facilities.
- Drywall installed before 1990 may contain asbestos in the tape and mud. It needs a lab test before facilities will take it.
- Gypsum (drywall) is banned from garbage and goes to a drywall recycler.
- Residents dropping off their own drywall at Metro centres need it double-bagged in program bags, with per-visit limits.
- Clean wood is on the ban list too, so we pull it out for recycling, along with metal and cardboard.
- Vinyl or tile flooring from before 1990 needs an asbestos test as well.
Sources: Metro Vancouver: Used gypsum disposal; Metro Vancouver: Disposal ban program
Bin rental vs Spartan
Both have their place. Here’s how they compare for a typical home renovation.
| Bin rental | Spartan | |
|---|---|---|
| Who loads it | You or your crew | Our crew, every piece |
| Where it sits | Your driveway, or the street with a city permit | Nowhere: we load and leave |
| How long | Rental days, with delivery and pickup booked around them | One visit, or repeat pickups as the job goes |
| Banned materials | Drywall and other banned materials mixed into a garbage load can bring facility surcharges | Sorted on site, so each goes to its own recycler |
| How it’s priced | Rental plus weight and disposal fees | The truck room your debris fills, in an upfront estimate before we start |
| Clean-up | Up to you | We sweep the site before we leave |
| Best when | A long project where debris builds up every day | A one-off clear-out, or regular pickups without a bin on site |
Bin rules and fees vary by company and city.
How construction debris removal is priced
Priced by truck space. Heavy materials (concrete, brick, tile, shingles, drywall) carry a surcharge because facilities charge them by weight. Labour, loading, disposal fees and sweep-up are always included.
- 100% free on-site quote: we see the job in person
- Upfront estimate before anything moves
- Nothing starts until you say go
15% off curbside pickups, and 10% off for seniors (65+), veterans and persons with disabilities. See discounts
Good to know
A surcharge may apply for some items on this kind of job, such as drywall, concrete, brick and tile, roofing shingles.
In-unit labour may apply when items are upstairs, in elevators or in backyards, based on access and distance.
Either way, it’s part of your estimate before anything moves.
About surchargesWhat affects the cost of construction debris removal
Every job is quoted free at your door. These are the things that move your estimate, and how to keep it down.
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Volume
Priced by the truck room your debris fills. Loose lumber at odd angles takes far more room than cut, stacked pieces.
To lower it: Stack lumber in one direction and break down boxes; it packs tighter.
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Heavy materials
Concrete, brick, tile, shingles and drywall carry a surcharge because facilities charge them by weight.
To lower it: Keep each one in its own pile, away from light debris, so nothing has to be re-sorted.
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Where the debris is
Debris on the driveway loads faster than debris carried from an upstairs bathroom.
To lower it: Stage it at the curb, on the driveway or in an open carport and it counts as curbside: 15% off.
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Testing and timing
Untested pre-1990 drywall or flooring can’t go until the test comes back clear.
To lower it: Test before demolition so we can clear everything in one visit.
How to get ready for debris pickup
- Keep drywall, concrete and clean wood in separate piles if you can.
- Have asbestos test results on hand for pre-1990 drywall or flooring.
- Keep paint and solvents out of the debris pile.
- Leave space near the pile for our truck to park.
- Want pickups during the job? Share your trades’ schedule.
For contractors
Job sites need debris gone without waiting on a bin swap. We work 7 days a week, 8 am to 8 pm, so pickups can fit around your trades, including evenings and weekends.
- Repeat pickups during the job, not just at the end
- Invoices to your company
- Fully insured
- Sorted loads, so banned materials stay out of the garbage
Carpet & flooring removal
Ripped out the old carpet, underlay or laminate? We roll it, load it and haul it away, and can pull up loose carpet that’s already cut. Flooring is priced by truck space with no extra fee. Vinyl or tile flooring from before 1990 needs an asbestos test first.
Concrete & brick removal
Broken patios, old pavers, brick and tile are very heavy, so a few yards can max out a truck. We separate clean concrete and take it to a concrete recycler, and any surcharge is part of your estimate before we start.
Where it all goes.
Clean wood, metal and cardboard are recycled. Drywall goes to drywall recyclers and concrete to a concrete recycler. Mixed debris goes to licensed transfer stations.
Read our Metro Vancouver disposal guideHow it works: book a free on-site quote, get your upfront estimate at the door, and we only start when you say go. You pay when the job is done.
What to expect on the dayWhat our customers say
5.0from 3 Google reviews
See all reviews on Google (opens in a new tab)Just call them. They make your heaviest most problematic junk disappear like magic. We had an amazing experience with Spartan Junk Removal! Easy to schedule and super speedy response. Stress free, awesome service, plus great humour. We had a bunch of old equipment that needed to be gone. It was quite a big job but they took care of absolutely everything from start to finish. They were so efficient and all the heavy lifting was done so quick and our space was taken care of. They totally made this stressful job feel completely effortless. Everything was cleared out in no time like magic. And it’s so rare to find genuine people to work with these days and just couldn’t be happier with these folks. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable team that’s got your back. You won’t regret this.
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Construction Debris Removal questions
Do you take drywall?
Yes, if it’s from 1990 or newer or comes with an asbestos test. Older, untested drywall has to be tested first; facilities won’t accept it otherwise.
Is it cheaper than a bin?
Often, yes, because you’re charged for the truck room your debris fills, not a whole bin, you skip the permit, and our crew does the loading.
Do you take concrete, shingles and soil?
Yes. They’re heavy, so they carry a surcharge, and clean concrete goes to a concrete recycler. It’s all in your estimate before we start.
Can you come during the renovation, not just after?
Yes. We offer repeat pickups, so debris doesn’t pile up between trades.
Do you work with contractors?
Yes. We offer repeat pickups for contractors and can invoice your company.
Do you take leftover paint and solvents?
No. They’re hazardous products. Product Care paint depots and Metro Vancouver recycling and waste centres take them; our What we don’t take page has the links.
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