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A Straightforward Guide to What Belongs in Your Dumpster

July 25, 2026 · 3 min read

A Straightforward Guide to What Belongs in Your Dumpster

Most household junk and construction debris can go straight in, but a handful of materials need to stay out. Here's the breakdown and the reasoning behind it.

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A roll-off container can handle most of what a cleanout or remodel generates. A short list of materials, though, is regulated or hazardous and needs to go through separate disposal channels. Sorting that out before loading saves you extra fees and a pickup that gets turned away.

What's Generally Accepted

  • Household clutter, old furniture, and mattresses
  • Remodeling debris such as drywall, lumber, flooring, and fixtures
  • Roofing tear-off material, siding, and decking
  • Yard debris like branches, brush, sod, and soil (keep an eye on weight)
  • Clean concrete, brick, and masonry fill, provided you have the right size container

What Needs to Stay Out

The items below are off-limits because they're hazardous, tightly regulated, or covered by dedicated recycling programs:

  • Hazardous waste, chemicals, solvents, and wet paint
  • Fuel, oil, and propane tanks
  • Tires, batteries, and used motor oil
  • Appliances with refrigerants, like refrigerators and air conditioners
  • Electronics and TVs
  • Asbestos and other regulated materials

Have a Questionable Item?

If something doesn't fall clearly into either list, ask us first. It's much simpler to check ahead of time than to deal with it once the container is full. Call (855) 404-7242 and we'll let you know whether it's okay, and point you toward the right disposal option if it isn't.

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Call before noon Monday through Friday for same-day delivery.

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