Locate the property boundary first
A driveway edge is not reliable proof of where private land ends. Toronto requires a street occupation permit for temporary occupation of the public right-of-way with construction equipment or materials. That can include the boulevard, sidewalk, road or public lane. Check the intended bin and loading position against the property information before booking a collection arrangement.
Describe the whole occupation
Prepare a sketch showing where the container or vehicle would stand and how material reaches it. Identify the requested area and proposed period, along with pedestrian or vehicle conflicts for the City to review. Ask the applicant and supplier who will obtain the applicable permission. A demolition permit does not by itself settle the loading arrangement.
Wait for the usable conditions
Use the issued conditions when agreeing the route, dates and equipment with the people doing the work. A submitted request is still a request. If the approved arrangement differs from the priced assumption, resolve the change before arrival. Do not reserve a public space by placing objects there without the necessary permission.
Keep an alternative in the enquiry
If street occupation is unavailable, ask whether an assessed private loading location or another collection arrangement could work. Neither is automatically feasible. The bin and direct-loading comparison helps explain the operational trade-offs; this page addresses the public-space permission that may control either option.
Questions to settle before the next step
Use this decision table with the people responsible for your property. Record the actual answers in your private project file.
| Decision | Question or evidence | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Proposed position | Private land or public right-of-way? | Confirm boundary evidence |
| Application | Who applies and what area is requested? | Record reference and status |
| Issued conditions | What can actually be occupied and when? | Share with supplier and crew |
Keep your completed record private. Bring the relevant scope questions into the optional project planner or discuss them directly with Clearpath.
Official information
Check the applicable requirements for your property and proposed work with the responsible authority or qualified professional.
Source references reviewed October 8, 2026.