What Can (and Can't) Go in a Dumpster?

Not everything belongs in a roll-off container. Learn the accepted and prohibited materials.

Accepted and Prohibited Dumpster Materials: The Definitive Guide

When you rent a dumpster, one of the most important things to understand is what materials are legally and safely accepted versus what is strictly prohibited. Disposing of the wrong materials in a roll-off container can result in hefty surcharges, permit violations, and in severe cases, environmental liability.

What IS Accepted in Our Dumpsters

• Household furniture — sofas, beds, dressers, shelving
• Appliances (non-Freon) — washers, dryers, dishwashers, ovens
• General household junk and miscellaneous debris
• Cardboard and paper products
• Clothing and textiles (bagged)
• Drywall and plaster
• Lumber and wood materials
• Roofing shingles and underlayment
• Flooring materials — tile, hardwood, carpet, vinyl
• Metal — pipes, framing, fixtures
• Glass — windows, mirrors (properly contained)
• Yard waste — branches, leaves, grass clippings
• Concrete, brick, masonry (heavy material containers only)

What Is PROHIBITED

• Hazardous waste — paint, solvents, chemicals, pesticides
• Asbestos-containing materials (requires specialized abatement)
• Freon-containing appliances (refrigerators, AC units) — without recovery
• Batteries — car batteries, lithium-ion packs
• Tires — automotive, motorcycle, equipment
• Propane tanks and gas cylinders (any size)
• Medical and biohazardous waste
• Radioactive materials
• Liquid waste — paints, oils, chemicals
• PCB-containing materials

Gray Area Items — Call Us First

Some items require clarification before disposal: electronics (TVs, computers — we recycle these properly), full paint cans (dried empty cans are okay), motor oil containers (dry/empty only), and mixed loads containing small amounts of borderline materials. When in doubt, call us before loading — we'd rather answer your question upfront than deal with a contaminated load later.