What Can You Put in a Dumpster Rental?
The Do’s and Don’ts of Open Top Disposal.
Dumpster rentals are great for numerous projects, (see our additional blog posts for further information).
You load them, call for a pickup and the mess is hauled away.
However, you can’t just throw anything in a rental dumpster, so knowing what is allowed before renting is essential! Please see below.
What can you put in a dumpster rental?
Furniture and Mattresses
Yard Debris
Demolition/Remodel Debris- Wood, concrete, brick, glass, etc.
Household Trash
Soil
Roofing Debris and Shingles
Fencing
Carpeting
Flooring
What is not allowed in a dumpster rental?
Tires
Batteries
Automotive Fluids
Paint, Lacquer, Stain, Thinner, Varnish
Chemicals of any kind (i.e pool chemicals. pesticides)
Electronics- TV’s, computers. Monitors, VCR’s, cell phones, radios, microwaves
Major Appliances- dishwashers, ovens, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators
Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Ballasts
Water-Soluble Solids- borax, lye, caustics/acids
Biological and Medical Waste