The empty bin is only part of the load. The truck delivering it, the debris added over several days and the movement during collection all matter to the driveway.
Give the hauler a real description
Tell the company whether the surface is asphalt, concrete, pavers or another finish, and whether it is recently installed, repaired, sloped or visibly damaged. Send photographs of cracks, settlement and tight access. Ask whether the location is acceptable before the truck is committed to the booking.
Measure clearance to parked cars, overhead branches and wires, garage doors and neighbouring property. Let the hauler determine its operational clearances and equipment needs. Do not ask a driver to improvise a squeeze beneath a service wire.
Surface condition
Identify material, recent work, cracks and settlement.
Truck route
Give the hauler overhead and turning constraints.
Working clearance
Keep loading access, doors and household exits usable.
Property boundary
Confirm whether any occupation extends into public space.
Agree support and responsibility
Ask what protective boards or pads the company uses and who supplies them. The contact points depend on the bin and handling equipment. A few scrap offcuts placed after arrival may not protect the areas actually carrying the load.
Photograph the clean driveway and record existing defects. Ask how damage is reported and what the rental terms say about surface protection. If the driveway condition or underlying support is uncertain, choose another location or have it assessed. There is no universal board thickness that guarantees a damage-free placement.
Keep the working area usable
Position the bin so doors can operate and the loading end is accessible without blocking the household exit. Keep debris contained, respect the hauler's fill line and do not move the bin yourself once positioned. Tell the crew which heavy materials need a separate load.
Use the waste-sorting guide before mixing contents. Arrange collection while the truck route remains clear; a pallet of new tile delivered behind the bin can create an avoidable second problem.
Check where private property ends
The edge of your lawn or paved driveway is not necessarily the property boundary. City of Toronto: street occupation permits requires permission for temporary occupation of Toronto's public right of way during construction. If the proposed placement crosses into that area, follow the street-bin process before delivery.
After collection, inspect the surface while the condition is easy to document. Remove leftover sharp debris and protective material safely. Report an issue promptly with photographs rather than waiting until the next season to decide when a mark appeared.