Railway Ties & Power Poles
Learn about our railway tie and power pole bin sizes, placement requirements, and safe disposal guidelines.
Railway Tie & Power Pole Disposal Bins
Railway ties and power poles require special disposal due to the creosote coating used to preserve the wood. These materials cannot go to municipal landfills and must be transported to a designated facility in Saskatchewan.
What Are Railway Ties & Power Poles?
Railway ties are horizontal wooden beams laid across railroad tracks to keep rails evenly spaced and stable. Switch ties are longer versions used at rail turnouts or crossovers. Power poles are tall wooden poles used to support electrical wires distributing electricity across long distances.
Most are coated with creosote, an oily preservative containing hazardous compounds including arsenic. Because of this treatment these materials must be handled and disposed of carefully to prevent contamination of soil, water, wildlife, and people.
- Railway ties
- Switch ties
- Wood power poles
What Goes in the Bin?
- Railway ties
- Switch ties
- Wood power poles
- Creosote-treated lumber
Only railway ties, switch ties, and power poles are permitted in these bins. Railway ties must be under 8 ft long in the bin. We can cut them at an additional cost.
🚫 Not Allowed
- Household garbage
- Construction debris
- Concrete, soil, or asphalt
- Landscaping waste
- Mixed demolition materials
Bin Placement & Safety Clearance
- The bin must be level full and cannot be overfilled (materials cannot stick out or overhang.)
- Bins must be placed outdoors only.
- Maintain 6 m (19.7 ft) of clear space around the bin and at least 15 m (65.6 ft) away from buildings.
Available Bin Sizes
Our bins for railway ties and power poles are open-top roll-off containers with required safety signage designed for heavy treated wood materials.
15 Yard
Small projects
30 Yard
Medium projects
40 Yard
Large projects
Who Uses These Bins?
- Property owners removing landscaping railway ties
- Farm or acreage cleanups
- Utility companies replacing power poles
- Railway maintenance contractors
- Property owners preparing land for sale
We can also remove railway ties or power poles and place them directly into the bin for you (additional charges apply).
Regulations & Safety Resources
How It Works
We make ordering and using an asbestos bin simple, safe, and fully compliant. Here's what happens from start to finish.
Quote
Call or contact us and we provide a custom estimate based on your project size and locations.
Safety & Delivery
We provide guidance on the safe handling and loading of creosote-treated railway ties, switch ties, and power poles. Protective equipment such as gloves, masks, and safety glasses should always be used when handling these materials. Our open-top roll-off bins include required warning signage and are designed specifically for the safe transport of treated railway wood.
Fill & Use
You fill the bin at your own pace. All railway ties and power poles must be under 8 ft long and fit in the bin, level full.
Tipping & Reporting
Once the bin is full, we transport the material to the designated recycling facility in Saskatchewan that accepts railway ties and power poles. Because these materials are treated with creosote, they cannot be disposed of in standard municipal landfills. Our team ensures the material is handled and transported according to applicable safety and environmental regulations.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you need a bin for a weekend or ongoing scheduled service, we have a plan that fits.
Ongoing Services
Reliable, scheduled pickups for offices, restaurants, and commercial properties.
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Flexible short-term dumpsters for one-time cleanups, renovations, and projects.
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Bring your waste directly to our facility and skip the wait — convenient and fast disposal.
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