What’s Allowed & Not Allowed In A Dumpster Rental
It is important to understand what CAN and CANNOT go in a Dumpster Today dumpsters. Please read below to learn proper “Dumpster Etiquette” and what specific items are allowed or not allowed in a dumpster rental.
ALL DUMPSTERS HAVE A MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF 4 TONS (8,000 lbs) AND A MAXIMUM FILL LINE THAT CANNOT BE EXCEEDED. THIS IS FOR SAFETY & LEGAL REASONS. DO NOT FILL OVER FILL LINE.
CAN Put In Dumpster Rental
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Household Goods
Normal household goods are allowed. Call us if you have any questions – we are happy to help!
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Completely Empty Aerosol Cans
ONLY IF completely empty. IF EMPTY, these can be put in the dumpster but if they are full, or even partially-full, they are prohibited.
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Storm Debris
This includes all uncontaminated and non-hazardous materials. Most damaged building materials and yard waste are permitted, provided they fall within the debris restrictions of the service area. However, Storm Debris CANNOT be mixed into the same dumpster with Recyclable Yard Debris (tree limbs). IF YOU NEED TO RENT TWO DUMPSTERS, LET US KNOW!
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Yard Waste
Limbs, shrubs, and leaves are allowed but you CAN NOT MIX YARD WASTE WITH ANY OTHER MATERIAL. This means you may not mix this debris in the same dumpster with other household or construction trash. IF YOU NEED TO RENT TWO DUMPSTERS, LET US KNOW!
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Furniture
Chairs, tables, night stands, bookshelves, beds, and mattress are permitted.
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Appliances
Dishwashers, stoves, microwaves, washers, dryers are permitted, BUT REFRIGERATORS or AIR CONDITIONING UNITS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
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Electronics
TVs, computers, printers and other personal electronics in small quantities are allowed.
CANNOT Put In Dumpster Rental
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No Oils, No Fuels, No Propane Tanks
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No Ink Or Resins
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No Food Waste
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No Hazardous Materials
Assume a product is hazardous if the label contains ANY of the following words: pesticide, fertilizer, warning, poison, acid, danger, caustic, flammable.
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No Batteries
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No Full Or Partially-Empty Aerosol Cans
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No Paint Cans, No Lacquers, No Adhesives
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No Tires
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No Air Conditioning Units
Unless ALL Freon and fluids have been removed by a licensed HVAC Contractor
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No Refrigerators
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No Brick, Concrete, Asphalt, Sand or Dirt
These items are not allowed. If small quantities are included with household remodeling, please note that these items require extra care when being placed into the dumpster to avoid damage to the dumpster and weigh more than they look like they do. Damage and overweight limits are strictly enforced and will cause you to incur additional charges. IF YOU NEED TO RENT TWO DUMPSTERS or HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS, PLEASE CONTACT US!
