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What Items Are Accepted in a Dumpster?
Household junk, furniture, remodeling debris, drywall, wood, flooring, cabinets, and general non-hazardous cleanup materials are commonly accepted.
If you are not sure about an item, call before loading.
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Quick Guide
- Accepted: household junk, furniture, drywall, wood, flooring, cabinets
- No liquid paint
- No yard waste in standard dumpsters
- No refrigerators or freezers
- No vehicle batteries
- No hazardous or flammable liquids
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What We Commonly Accept in Standard Dumpsters
Standard dumpsters are generally used for household junk, furniture, remodeling debris, wood, drywall, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and other general non-hazardous cleanup materials.
The main issue is not usually the dumpster itself. The main issue is whether the load contains prohibited items, hidden contamination, or materials that require their own dedicated dumpster type.
Need help choosing the right dumpster first?
See our Dumpster Types Explained page.
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Common Accepted Items
These are the materials customers most commonly place in standard dumpsters.
Household & Cleanout Items
- Furniture and household junk
- Garage cleanout debris
- Basement and attic cleanouts
- Moving and downsizing clutter
- Mattresses and box springs
- General non-hazardous trash
Remodeling & Construction Debris
- Drywall and plaster
- Wood and framing debris
- Flooring and carpet
- Cabinets and countertops
- Bathroom remodel debris
- Kitchen tear-out debris
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Not Accepted in Standard Dumpsters
These items cannot go into a standard mixed-load dumpster.
Do Not Load These Items
- Liquid paint
- Automotive tires not pre-cut into fourths
- Yard waste in standard dumpsters
- Hazardous or flammable liquids
- Refrigerators or freezers
- Vehicle batteries
- Pesticides
- Household chemicals
- Waste oils, oil filters, and containers
- Gasoline cans and fuel tanks
- Asbestos
- Biomedical, industrial, septic, or sludge waste
Call First for These Situations
- Concrete, brick, and dirt
- Large heavy debris loads
- TVs and monitors
- Older electronics
- Large appliances
- Anything questionable or mixed
If you are unsure, call before loading. It is faster than dealing with a refused pickup or reload.
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Specialty Dumpster Programs
Some materials are accepted only when they are loaded into the correct dedicated dumpster.
Yard Waste Dumpsters
Yard waste is available for an additional charge in a dedicated yard waste dumpster only. These can be provided as Rubber-Tired Dumpsters or Roll-Off Dumpsters depending on access and volume.
Loads must remain clean and separate from trash, metal, demolition debris, and mixed discarded materials.
If the load is contaminated, additional handling, return, unloading, and disposal fees will apply.
Clean Fill Dumpsters
Concrete, brick, and dirt require a dedicated clean fill dumpster. These are provided as Roll-Off Dumpsters only.
Smaller roll-off dumpsters are typically used for this material type. If the load is contaminated, additional handling, return, unloading, and disposal fees will apply.
Old Used Tires
Old used tires are accepted at no additional charge only if they are properly pre-cut into fourths before disposal.
Cutting note: Use a Sawzall with a steel blade. Cut about 4 inches above the round inner steel belt that mounts to the steel wheel. Cut both sidewalls out, then cut across the remaining tread to create 4 equal pieces.
Tires that are not cut correctly are not accepted under standard mixed-load terms.
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Important Material Rules
Read these before loading to avoid delays, reloads, or return charges.
Liquid Paint Is Not Accepted
Paint cans buried in debris, hidden in the bottom of a load, or leaking at pickup can delay removal and create cleanup work.
Additional removal, cleanup, return trip, delay, and disposal fees will apply.
Latex Paint Must Be Dried First
Latex paint can typically go out with local household trash only after the lid has been removed and the paint has been fully dried and hardened.
Leave the lid off so it is visible that the can is dry and empty.
Mixed Yard Waste Loads Are a Problem
If a yard waste dumpster contains trash, metal, or other mixed debris, the load may be refused and the dumpster may need to be reloaded cleanly before removal.
Return, unloading, handling, and reload fees will apply.
Contaminated Clean Fill Loads Are Also a Problem
Concrete, brick, and dirt must stay clean. If mixed material is found in a clean fill dumpster, additional handling, return, unloading, and disposal fees will apply.
TVs and Monitors
Flat screens may be acceptable, but some older televisions or monitors may be restricted. Call first if you are unsure.
Blocked Dumpster for Pickup
If the dumpster is blocked or inaccessible at the time of scheduled pickup, a return trip fee will apply.
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Do Not Hide or Mix Prohibited Items
If prohibited items are found buried, mixed, hidden, exposed, or leaking at pickup, the driver may refuse removal, leave the dumpster on site, or require the load to be corrected before transport.
✔ Reload or correction may be required
✔ Additional trip, return, cleanup, unloading, and handling fees will apply
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the item questions customers ask most.
Can I put yard waste in a regular dumpster?
What happens if yard waste is mixed with trash or debris?
Can I put concrete, brick, or dirt in a regular dumpster?
Can I put liquid paint in the dumpster?
Are tires accepted?
What if I am not sure about an item?
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Questions About What You Can Throw Away?
Call first and get a straight answer before you load. That is the fastest way to avoid delays, mixed-load problems, and extra charges.
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