Restricted Items

Adhesives, like glue or epoxy, should be disposed of with regular household trash instead of a roll off dumpster. Loose adhesives can damage the container, and they may cause debris to stick together or to the container walls, making them hard to remove.

Car batteries, as well as lithium batteries, cannot go in a dumpster because they can leak harmful chemicals. Take old car batteries to a local recycler or auto shop. Lithium batteries, like those found in laptops, can be recycled at most electronics retailers. Alkaline batteries (AA, AAA, D, etc.) can go in a dumpster.

Fluorescent lightbulbs contain small amounts of mercury, so they can't go in a dumpster. Many landfills prohibit the disposal of these items, while other areas require them to be recycled properly.

Freon. Refrigerators, freezers and AC units cannot be disposed of in the dumpster unless the Freon is removed by a professional. Freon-containing appliances can usually be picked up by local sanitation departments as part of their bulk debris pickup schedule. Or, some retailers will take your old appliances when you purchase a replacement.

Hot water tanks are not accepted in any dumpster because they can contain harmful gasses inside of them that have a high risk of exploding. Other hot water heater disposal options include selling, scrapping or donating.

Tires. Most landfills don't accept tires because they can trap gasses and take a long time to decompose. Instead of tossing tires in a dumpster, contact your local municipality, an auto parts store or tire dealership. Tip: Try finding a local recycler that can use your old tires to make asphalt and other industrial applications.

Food waste is often prohibited from roll off dumpsters since it can attract rodents or make a mess in the container. If you have to dispose of large amounts of food waste, consider using municipal trash services or sending the waste to a local composting center.

Household Cleaners. Chemical cleaners or solvents should not be tossed in a dumpster. However, you may throw empty containers in your dumpster as long as they are rinsed out and do not contain any residual chemicals.

Oils, Fuels & Propane Tanks. Propane tanks, fuels, oils and other flammable materials are serious safety hazards when tossed in a dumpster. These substances are highly combustible, and it is illegal to dispose of them improperly in most areas. Tip: Contact a propane company, your local fire department or hazardous material collection center to learn how to dispose of these items safely.

Paint and Lacquers. Full or partially full cans of wet paint generally cannot go in a dumpster, including paint thinners, lacquers or wood stains. However, in most municipalities, you can dispose of dry latex paint as long as you wrap the sealed can in a plastic bag. You might also consider finding a paint recycling program near you. Empty paint cans are accepted in our containers. Tip: Mix wet paint with kitty litter to help it harden.

Railroad Ties & Telephone Poles. Lumber materials like railroad ties and telephone poles are treated with harmful wood preservatives and aren’t allowed in our dumpsters. However, some landfills will accept intact railroad ties. Tip: To reuse railroad ties, try contacting organizations like Habitat for Humanity or even local businesses looking for landscaping supplies or parking lot bumpers.

Extremely heavy material such as rock, dirt, or concrete. Let the Company know and we can help dispose of such heavy items in a more efficient manner.