What are acceptable/unacceptable materials for Construction Debris dumpsters?

Acceptable Materials

Unacceptable Materials

• Brick

• Carpet

• Concrete

• Insulation

• Lumber

• Masonry

• Metals

• Pipe (Metal and PVC)

• Plastic

• Porcelain

• Rigid plastics

• Rock

• Tile

• 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

• Lubricating/hydraulic oil

• Medical waste

• Microwaves

• Monitors

• Motor oil

• Oil filters

• Other flammable liquids

• Paint (except completely 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

Keep in mind that larger dumpsters (30+ Yard Containers) may also prohibit additional materials, such as:

• Concrete

• Bricks

• Demolition material