TL;DR
Manitoba has no provincial licence for hauling non-hazardous solid waste. Hazardous waste carriers are covered by The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act and the Hazardous Waste Regulation. Those carriers must get a Carrier Licence from Manitoba Environment and Climate Change. Standard roll-off operations still face municipal business licences and bylaws.
What permits do I need to haul dumpsters in Manitoba?
Provincial requirements
Manitoba does not require a provincial licence or permit if you haul non-hazardous solid waste.[3] Standard dumpster rental and roll-off operations do not need provincial approval to transport waste. This covers construction debris, renovation waste, and commercial waste.
Hazardous waste carriers face more rules. They must get a Carrier Licence from Manitoba Environment and Climate Change. This falls under The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act.[1] The licence goes to the company. Each driver must also hold training certificates. The training must meet the federal Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations. Hazardous waste shipments also need manifests (movement documents). These track the waste from generator to receiver.[2]
Municipal requirements
Winnipeg requires a business licence for waste hauling operations. It also requires permits for containers placed on public property.
What are the environmental compliance requirements?
All waste must go to licensed facilities. The licence comes under The Environment Act or The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act.[3] Hazardous waste has stricter rules. It may only go to licensed hazardous waste disposal facilities. The one other option is a method the director approves.[1]
What insurance do I need in Manitoba?
| Coverage Type | Minimum Required |
|---|---|
| Commercial Auto Liability | $2,000,000 (Manitoba standard) |
| Workers' Compensation | Required through WCB Manitoba for all employers |
Official References
| # | Resource | Agency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dangerous Goods Handling and Transportation Act, C.C.S.M. c. D12 | Government of Manitoba | statute |
| 2 | Hazardous Waste Regulation, M.R. 195/2015 | Government of Manitoba | regulation |
| 3 | The Environment Act, C.C.S.M. c. E125 | Government of Manitoba | statute |