What materials are not allowed in my roll-off dumpster?
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Find out what sort of items can and cannot go in your container.
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Here are some general guidelines of items that are NOT allowed:
| Temporary Dumpster | Permanent Dumpster |
|---|---|
| • 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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