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What are acceptable/unacceptable materials for construction debris dumpsters?

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  • Acceptable Materials
  • Unacceptable Materials

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Below are alphabetical lists of acceptable and unacceptable items for construction debris dumpsters. Larger (30+ Yard) containers may prohibit additional materials, such as concrete, bricks and demolition material.

Acceptable Materials

• Brick • Carpet • Concrete • Insulation • Lumber• Masonry • Metals • Pipe (Metal and PVC) • Plastic• Porcelain • Rigid plastics • Rock • Tile

Unacceptable Materials

• Aerosol cans • Animals • Antifreeze • Appliances • Asbestos • Barrels • Batteries • Chemical products • Computers • Contaminated oils (mixed with solvents, gasoline, etc.) • Dirt• Fluorescent tubes • Hazardous waste • Herbicides and pesticides • Liquids (all) • Lubricating/hydraulic oil • Medical waste • Microwaves • Monitors • Motor oil • Oil filters • Other flammable liquids• Paint (except completely dry latex paint cans) • Petroleum-contaminated soil/lead paint chips • Propane tanks • Radioactive material • Railroad ties • Solvents • Televisions • Tires • Transmission oil • Yard Waste

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