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Restricted Items

These items cannot go in your roll-off dumpster. They are grouped by category below. If you are unsure about an item, call or text before loading.

What cannot go in the dumpster

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials pose serious health and environmental risks and require special handling.

  • Paint (wet or dried)
  • Chemicals, including pesticides, herbicides, and solvents
  • Asbestos
  • Motor oil and other petroleum products
  • Batteries (car, household, and industrial)
  • Propane tanks
  • Cleaning agents such as bleach, ammonia, and drain cleaners

Contact a local hazardous waste disposal facility for safe handling.

Electronics (E-Waste)

Most electronics contain components that can harm the environment if not disposed of properly.

  • Computers, laptops, and tablets
  • Televisions
  • Phones and cell phones
  • Printers and scanners
  • Fax machines
  • Audio and video equipment

Local electronic recycling centers can help you dispose of these items responsibly.

Appliances Containing Freon

Refrigerants such as Freon are harmful if released, so these appliances must be handled by certified professionals.

  • Refrigerators
  • Freezers
  • Air conditioners
  • Dehumidifiers
  • Water coolers

Check with local scrap yards or appliance recycling centers equipped to handle Freon safely.

Tires

Due to regulations and safety concerns, tires are not accepted in our dumpsters.

  • Tires

Drop tires off at a local tire shop or recycling center.

Flammable Materials

For safety reasons, we cannot accept flammable materials.

  • Gasoline
  • Propane tanks, including those from BBQ grills
  • Fireworks
  • Paint thinners
  • Aerosol cans
  • Kerosene

Seek out a certified facility for proper disposal.

Medical Waste

Medical waste requires special handling to prevent contamination and the spread of disease.

  • Needles, syringes, or other sharps
  • Medications (prescription or over-the-counter)
  • Medical equipment such as oxygen tanks and thermometers

Local medical facilities or pharmacies may have safe disposal programs.

Dirt, Concrete, and Asphalt

These materials are extremely heavy and can damage a dumpster.

  • Dirt
  • Concrete
  • Asphalt

Call 940-626-9290 before loading dirt, concrete, or asphalt.

More questions about renting? Visit the dumpster rental FAQ.

Not sure whether an item can go in your dumpster? Call or text 940-626-9290 before loading.