Not everything can go in a roll-off dumpster. Knowing what's allowed — and what's not — will save you time, money, and potential fines.
What CAN Go in a Dumpster
The good news: most household and construction debris is perfectly acceptable.
Accepted Items:
▸Furniture (sofas, chairs, tables, dressers)
▸Appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerators — with freon removed)
▸Construction debris (drywall, lumber, flooring, roofing shingles)
▸Yard waste (branches, leaves, grass clippings)
▸Electronics (TVs, computers, monitors)
▸Mattresses and box springs
▸General household junk
▸Cardboard and packaging materials
What CANNOT Go in a Dumpster
Certain materials are prohibited by law or for safety reasons.
Prohibited Items:
▸Hazardous waste — paint, solvents, pesticides, chemicals
▸Batteries — car batteries, lithium batteries
▸Tires — these require special disposal
▸Asbestos — requires licensed abatement
▸Medical waste — syringes, medications
▸Propane tanks — even empty ones
▸Freon-containing appliances — refrigerators and AC units with intact refrigerant
What to Do with Prohibited Items
▸Paint: Many hardware stores accept unused paint for recycling
▸Batteries: Auto parts stores accept car batteries; electronics stores take lithium batteries
▸Tires: Tire shops and some municipalities have tire recycling programs
▸Hazardous waste: Elkhart County holds periodic hazardous waste collection events
When in Doubt, Call Us
If you're not sure whether an item is acceptable, call us at (269) 352-5351 before you load it. We'd rather answer a quick question than deal with a prohibited item after the fact.
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