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What materials are not allowed in my roll-off bin?

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Find out what kinds of items can and cannot go in your container.

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Depending on your location and the size of dumpster you need, the specific guidelines and list of unacceptable materials may vary. Click here for disposal options for some of the listed items.

Here are some general guidelines for items that are NOT allowed:

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• 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 • Mattresses (For customers located in Massachusetts) • 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• 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 • Mattresses (For customers located in Massachusetts) • 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 • Keep in mind, some smaller dumpsters may also prohibit additional materials, such as: Concrete Bricks Demolition material

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