What materials are not allowed in my roll-off dumpster?
Depending on where you're located and what size dumpster you need, the specific guidelines and list of unacceptable materials may vary.
Here are some general guidelines of items that are NOT allowed:
- Aerosol cans
- All liquids
- Animals
- Antifreeze
- Appliances
- Asbestos
- Barrels
- Batteries
- Chemical products
- Computers
- Contaminated oils (mixed with solvents, gasoline, etc.)
- Dirt
- Fluorescent tubes
- Hazardous waste
- Herbicides and pesticides
- Industrial waste
- Lubricating/hydraulic oil
- Medical waste
- Microwaves
- Monitors
- Motor oil
- Oil filters
- Other flammable liquids
- Paint (except dried latex paint cans, no liquids)
- Petroleum-contaminated soil/lead paint chips
- Propane tanks
- Radioactive material
- Railroad ties
- Solvents
- Televisions
- Tires
- Transmission oil
- Yard Waste not available in MN, ND, SD, and WI
- Keep in mind that larger dumpsters (30+ Yard Containers) may also prohibit additional materials, such as:
- Concrete
- Bricks
- Demolition material
Information in this article may be inapplicable to customers who receive service pursuant to a Dumpsters On the Fly agreement with a municipality, association or other entity, or where applicable law requires differing terms of service.
