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What Can Go in the Dumpster?
Search 44 materials and see instantly what's allowed, what's prohibited, and what needs a phone call first.
FurnitureAllowed · Household loads — walk it in through the rear doors
Clothing & textilesAllowed · Household loads; consider donating usable items first
Cardboard & paperAllowed · Break boxes flat to save space
Plastic & glassAllowed · Household loads
ElectronicsAllowed · TVs, computers, and e-waste ride in household loads
Yard trimmings & brushAllowed · Cut limbs below the fill line; stack tight
Lumber & plywoodAllowed · C&D loads — flat-rate pricing
Drywall & plasterAllowed · C&D loads; stack sheets flat
Carpet & paddingAllowed · C&D loads; roll tight
Flooring & tileAllowed · C&D loads; tile is dense — spread it level
Roofing shinglesAllowed · C&D flat rate; ~25–30 squares fit a 20-yard
Siding & trimAllowed · C&D loads
Windows & doorsAllowed · C&D loads
Cabinets & countertopsAllowed · C&D loads; knock cabinet boxes flat
Fencing (wood/chain link)Allowed · C&D loads
InsulationAllowed · Bulky but light — the 40-yard's specialty
Metal & scrapAllowed · Recycle a metal load with us and the dump fee is waived
Mattresses & box springsSpecial handling · Handling varies by facility — mention at booking
Washers, dryers, stovesAllowed · Standard appliances are fine in household loads
Refrigerators & freezersSpecial handling · Refrigerant requires certified removal first — call us
Air conditionersSpecial handling · Refrigerant units need special handling — call first
Water heatersAllowed · Household or C&D loads
Hot tubs (cut up)Special handling · Must be cut into sections below the fill line — call to plan
Concrete & cinder blockHeavy — dedicated can · Dedicated can, loaded shallow — weight limits hit fast
Brick & masonryHeavy — dedicated can · Dedicated shallow-loaded can only
AsphaltHeavy — dedicated can · Dedicated shallow-loaded can only
Dirt & soilHeavy — dedicated can · Dedicated can; ask before mixing with anything
SodHeavy — dedicated can · Heavy when damp — dedicated can, ask first
Rock & gravelHeavy — dedicated can · Dedicated shallow-loaded can only
SandHeavy — dedicated can · Dedicated shallow-loaded can only
Stumps & root ballsSpecial handling · Grindings are fine; whole stumps — call to plan
Railroad tiesSpecial handling · Treated timber — call before loading
Paint & stainsNot allowed · Prohibited — county household-hazardous-waste days accept these
Chemicals & solventsNot allowed · Prohibited in all containers
Motor oil & fluidsNot allowed · Prohibited — auto parts stores accept used oil
BatteriesNot allowed · Prohibited — retailers and county HHW events accept them
Propane tanksNot allowed · Prohibited — pressurized containers cannot ride
TiresNot allowed · Prohibited in our containers
Asbestos materialsNot allowed · Prohibited — requires licensed abatement disposal
Medical wasteNot allowed · Prohibited in all containers
Pesticides & fertilizersNot allowed · Prohibited — county HHW collection accepts these
Fuel & gasolineNot allowed · Prohibited — flammables never ride
Fluorescent tubes & CFLsNot allowed · Prohibited — mercury content; retailers accept them
Pressure-treated woodSpecial handling · Ask first — disposal rules vary by facility
No matches — but that doesn't mean no. Call (386) 243-4447 and we'll give you a straight answer.
Materials FAQs
What happens if a prohibited item ends up in my load?
Additional handling fees apply, and in some cases the facility can refuse the load. When in doubt, search this library or call before you toss.
Why do heavy materials need their own can?
Concrete, dirt, brick, and asphalt reach legal road-weight limits long before the container looks full — a dedicated can loaded shallow keeps the haul safe, legal, and priced right.
Where do prohibited items actually go?
Most counties we serve run household-hazardous-waste collection for paint, chemicals, and batteries; auto parts stores take used oil; retailers accept batteries and fluorescent bulbs.