Renovation Debris Removal in Winnipeg — Handy Hour

After a renovation, the job is done but the mess is not. Renovation debris removal in Winnipeg typically covers the construction waste left after a project:

What I take:

• Drywall and plaster scraps
• Old flooring: laminate, vinyl, carpet, ceramic tile
• Lumber offcuts and scrap wood
• Old cabinets, vanities, and countertops
• Copper and galvanized pipe removed during a plumbing upgrade
• Bathtubs, sinks, and toilets (non-hazardous porcelain fixtures)
• Insulation (non-asbestos; bagged and sealed)
• General jobsite cleanup — cardboard, packaging, and mixed debris

What I do not take:

• Asbestos-containing materials (requires licensed abatement)
• Wet or contaminated materials (mould-remediation waste, sewage-contaminated drywall)
• Hazardous waste: paint, solvents, adhesives
• Appliances with refrigerant circuits (see the refrigerant note in furniture and appliance removal)

If your project generated material in any of those categories, let me know upfront — I will tell you what portion I can take and what needs another route.

Send me photos of the debris pile — a wide shot showing the whole volume plus a close-up so I can see what types of materials are in the mix. If you can estimate the volume (one pickup-truck load, two, more), that helps too.

Quote factors: volume of debris, material types (heavy tile and concrete cost more to haul than drywall and lumber), access to the work area, whether bagging is needed, and number of trips.

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Renovation waste is disposed of at the Brady Road Landfill as a commercial load. Brady Road accepts solid waste at a tipping fee of $99 per tonne (minimum $25 per load) as of January 2026 — this is the City of Winnipeg's landfill fee, not a quote for my service. Separate materials — clean concrete, wood, fill — have lower tipping fees.

The Brady Road Landfill accepts commercial customers only. Residential drop-offs go to the 4R Brady Depot (at a residential tipping fee rate), which is a different facility on the same site. I route loads appropriately for the material type.

Most clients call after the project wraps, once the debris pile has built up. That works well — one load out after completion.

For longer projects (full kitchen renovations, basement finishing, multi-room flooring), it is sometimes worth booking a mid-project debris pickup to keep the work area accessible. If you think you will need that, let me know at the start so I can plan around the project timeline.

Related: garage and basement cleanout if the renovation debris is mixed in with general junk that also needs to go.

Furniture removal if old furniture is part of what is leaving.

See the full guide on Winnipeg disposal options: Bulky Waste vs. Junk Removal in Winnipeg.

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If a contractor did the renovation work, they may or may not take their debris. Some do, many do not — especially smaller contractors who quote labour only. What is left is now your responsibility.

The categories that come up most:

• Drywall offcuts: Scraps from new wall framing. These are heavy per bag, so loose offcuts are not practical to move without a truck.
• Old tile: Ceramic and porcelain floor tile is dense. A small bathroom floor is heavier than it looks once it is in a pile.
• Old cabinets: Upper cabinets are often in decent condition; lower cabinets less so after years of water exposure. I will let you know if any are worth listing for donation before they go to the landfill.
• Miscellaneous jobsite waste: Cardboard, foam packaging, plastic wrap, old hardware, nails, screws. A renovation typically generates 3–5 large garbage bags of this category on top of the structural waste.

I can take all of it. The load gets separated for recycling where possible, and the rest goes to Brady Road.

If your renovation uncovered material that might contain asbestos — textured drywall compound, floor tile adhesive, vermiculite insulation, or pipe wrap — do not bag it or try to move it. Call a licensed asbestos abatement contractor first.

Manitoba Regulation 217/2006 requires that any material suspected of containing asbestos be treated as asbestos-containing until tested. Asbestos removal must be done by qualified workers following proper procedures.

I do not take asbestos-containing debris under any circumstances, and I will not quote a load that includes it. This protects you, me, and anyone near the disposal facility.

For more on what a handyman can and cannot do legally in Manitoba, see the guide: What a Handyman Can and Cannot Do in Manitoba.

Email me photos at [email protected] — I will quote based on what I see. Or fill in the form: Call (888) 906-0022 or email [email protected] to get started.