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What You Can And Can’t Throw Away In A Rental Dumpster

What You Can And Can’t Throw Away In A Rental Dumpster. Dumpster rentals are a great solution for all types of cleanup projects from getting rid of construction waste and old building materials to hauling away household furniture, trash, and junk. However, not everything can be thrown into a rented dumpster container. 

Dumpster rentals are a great solution for all types of cleanup projects from getting rid of construction waste and old building materials to hauling away household furniture, trash, and junk. 

As a dumpster rental company in the Triad of North Carolina, our professionals want to point out that some things, like car batteries or paint cans, will need to be disposed of in a safer way.

It’s best to get your information directly from your local dumpster rental company because they may have different rules and should know the waste disposal regulations in your area. Here are a few tips on what you can and can’t throw away in a rental dumpster.

What Can Be Loaded Into A Rented Dumpster Depends On Your Location

As you may be aware, the waste disposal rules and regulations vary by county and sometimes by city. In all areas, the laws protect the environment from hazardous waste contamination.

Also, you should know that the dumpster rental company will not accept hazardous waste in their dumpsters either, even if you decide to ignore the waste disposal regulations.

Be sure to contact your local authorities to make sure the household items or construction waste can be disposed of in a dumpster. Some things can’t be thrown into them no matter what.

What You Can’t Throw In Dumpsters No Matter What

No matter where you’re located, there are certain things you won’t ever be able to throw away in a dumpster because it’s either toxic, a safety hazard, or could damage the container.

  • Refrigerators & hot water tanks
  • Paint, paint cans, lacquers, wood stains, paint thinners (They may contain lead or mercury)
  • Glues and adhesives
  • Inks and resins
  • Oils, propane tanks, fuels
  • Tires
  • Car batteries
  • Industrial drums
  • Household cleaners
  • Pesticides
  • Asbestos
  • Motor oil and automotive fluids
  • Medical waste
  • Soil and absorbents mixed with hazardous substances

What You Can Throw In A Rented Dumpster

Unless there are local waste ordinances which prevent your dumpster rental company from allowing certain items that they normally accept, you should be able to throw the following items into the container.

  • Untreated lumber and wood
  • Bricks and concrete
  • Drywall
  • Flooring
  • Construction debris
  • Renovation debris
  • Wall tiles
  • Glass
  • Fixtures
  • Old countertops
  • Storm damaged materials
  • Roofing shingles
  • Siding
  • Metal
  • Most landscaping materials
  • Carpeting
  • Trash
  • Household junk you don’t want

What Can Sometimes Be Loaded In A Rental Dumpster

Because of the different dumpster rental rules between companies and the waste regulations between cities and counties, there are certain items which may or may not be allowed in your area. Sometimes the following materials can be allowed.

  • Mattresses & box springs
  • Appliances
  • Yard waste
  • Electronics
  • Dirt
  • Tree stumps
  • Food waste

For specific information on dumpster rentals and what can be loaded into them call Big Yellow Services. Our staff will be glad to give you some advice on what you can throw away in your location and what you cannot.

 

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