What’s Allowed & Not Allowed In A Dumpster Rental

It is important to understand what CAN and CANNOT go in a Dumpster Instant 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.

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Allowed VS Not Allowed Dumpster material guide

What can you put in a Dumpster?

Allowed Items
General Household Items

Household items like housewares, personal items, clothing, plastics, and paper are welcome. Furniture, including mattresses, box springs, chairs, couches, and sofa beds can be disposed of in our dumpsters.

Household Chemicals and Pesticides

We accept a variety of household chemicals and pesticides, provided that they are in their original, securely sealed containers.

Home Electronics and Appliances

We accept a range of electronics, including TVs, computers, and printers. Appliances like microwaves, stoves, dishwashers, washers, dryers, ovens, AC Units, swamp coolers, freezers, and refrigerators.

Paint and Chemicals

Only empty paint cans are accepted.

* Pricing on items are based on transfer station rates and are subject to change. Click to view the pricing list.

Not Allowed Items
Batteries

Absolutely no batteries are allowed, including car batteries or lithium batteries of any kind.

Biohazardous Materials

Items such as fecal matter, deceased animals, medical waste, and any material contaminated with potentially infectious substances cannot be disposed of in our dumpsters.

Food Waste

Our service does not accept food waste, including but not limited to leftovers, spoiled food, fruit and vegetable peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, bones, and other kitchen scraps. Please dump all food waste into your regular city provided garbage cans.

Weapons

Please do not dispose of any weapons, firearms, ammunition, or related items in our dumpsters. These materials are potentially dangerous and require special disposal procedures that are beyond the scope of our standard services.

*Construction and Heavy Materials

Concrete, rock, sod, and bricks are not allowed due to potential damage, as well as their specific procedures in regards to dumping these types of materials.

*Notice - We offer a Concrete Dirt & Sod Dumpster that can handle all these materials.