What can you put in a dumpster?
Most everyday debris is fair game. A short list of items is banned at the landfill — and putting them in the can means a reweigh, a rejected load, or an extra fee. Here is what goes in, and what to set aside.
Allowed in a roll-off
- Construction & demolition debris — lumber, drywall, siding, framing
- Household junk, furniture, and mattresses
- Flooring, carpet, tile, and cabinetry
- Roofing shingles (weight-capped)
- Yard waste, branches, and landscaping debris
- Non-refrigerant appliances (stoves, washers, dryers)
- Concrete, brick, and dirt — in a dedicated heavy-load can
Prohibited — landfills reject these
- Hazardous waste, chemicals, and solvents
- Paint (wet), motor oil, and fuels
- Tires and car batteries
- Propane tanks and pressurized cylinders
- Appliances with refrigerant — fridges, freezers, AC units
- Asbestos and contaminated soil
- Medical or biohazard waste
Keep heavy material separate
Concrete, dirt, brick, and asphalt belong in their own 10-yard "clean load" can. Mixing them with wood or trash means the load cannot be recycled as clean fill and gets reweighed at the landfill — which can change your flat rate. One material type per heavy can keeps pricing predictable.
Frequently asked
Yes — mattresses, furniture, and general household junk are all allowed in a roll-off. They are bulky but light, so they mostly affect volume, not weight.
Fridges, freezers, and AC units contain refrigerant, which must be professionally recovered before disposal. Landfills reject them, so set them aside and we will point you to the right drop-off.
Wet paint is prohibited. Fully dried-out latex paint cans are sometimes accepted, but liquid paint, solvents, and oils are hazardous waste and must go to a household hazardous-waste site.