After some fairly significant winter windstorms we ventured around a few undisclosed neighborhoods and found a number of troubling sites. There were large tree branches everywhere. These organic obstacles blocked pathways, spilled out into the streets, and created an eyesore on top of being physical hazards. Even worse, is that most were left for days, […]

At press, we’re getting ready for the spring season, which is a busy time of the year in our industry. Homeowners and businesses break ground on construction, renovation, and relocation projects throughout the greater Winnipeg area. Affordable Bins would typically begin the spring/summer stretch by adding to our growing resource of helpful articles with another […]

There are a variety of reasons a small business needs to rent a dumpster, including (but not exclusive to) the following: Cleanup required after a grand opening, or other on-site event/promotion Renovation/remodel Relocation Scrap cleanup required after major shipment Scrap cleanup required after inventory management Weekly or monthly use to manage seasonal increases in scrap […]

Is a standard 7-cubic yard bin not going to cut it for your property clean-up? If you need to move mountains instead of molehills in Manitoba, then not just any dumpster rental company will do. If located in the Greater Winnipeg area, you will want to call Affordable Bins to manage your needs. Here’s why. […]

Old and soiled mattresses are a serious pain to set aside for junk pickup and removal. Not only are they a space-consuming eyesore, they invite pest infestation and create a hazardous obstacle for anyone navigating about the premises. When there’s more than one, the complications multiple accordingly. For this reason you’re searching for a dumpster […]

Last year, 54 percent of Canadians participated in Black Friday promotions. This is up from 31 percent from the year before, indicating that more of us are hopping on the USA’s annual shopping bandwagon. As a result, brick and mortar retailers in Winnipeg are currently making plans for Black Friday. They are offering door-busting promotions and bringing in […]

Image: Missing something for your renovation scrap chute? You’ve started a residential remodel which involves renovation to the second (or higher) floor of the property. To manage the scrap (old bathroom sinks, etc.) that is generated in the process, you have constructed a makeshift garbage chute to connect the upper deck to the base of […]

As a scrap yard manager you’re charged with an abundance of duties. They include managing construction equipment, scrapping cars, running a recycling program, and maintaining consistent inbound scrap flow within budgeting guidelines, including brokering loads and much more. While you’re accustomed to seeing contractors come in with junk-filled dumpsters, you’ve realized that you could use […]

Have you been charged with cleaning up a fire ravaged property in the Greater Winnipeg area? Whether a residential, commercial, or industrial space, the project is a lot more complicated than clearing out a typical abandoned building. The remaining construction and scrap within have been soaked in water. Moreover, firefighters may have had to use […]