PROHIBITED ITEMS

Freon Appliances

This includes refrigerators & AC units! Freon appliances are toxic and the landfill will not accept them!

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Tires

You cannot throw tires in a dumpster as they can damage landfill structures and equipment.

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Paint and Lacquers

These are prohibited because they may contain lead or mercury, especially those manufactured prior to the 1990s. This includes paint thinners, lacquers or wood stains.

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Car Batteries

Car batteries, as well as lithium batteries, cannot be put in a dumpster because they can leak chemicals that are harmful to the environment

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Medical Waste

Infectious waste consists of materials used in medicine or that have come into contact with bodily fluids.

Hazardous Materials

Hazardous materials and liquids cannot go in a dumpster. Examples of hazardous waste include asbestos, pesticides, contaminated soils or absorbents, motor oil, other automotive fluids and medical waste.

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Contaminated Soils and Absorbents

Contaminated soils and absorbents that are mixed with hazardous substances cannot be disposed of through normal waste haulers.

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Household Cleaners

Chemical cleaners or solvent should not be thrown away in a dumpster. However, empty containers are okay to dispose of as long as they do not contain any residual chemicals.

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Inks & Resins

Ink used in pens and printers, as well as resins, can damage equipment and stain the interior of dumpsters.

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Oils, Fuels, & Propane Tanks

Disposing of propane tanks, fuels, oils, and other flammable materials using a dumpster is a serious safety hazard. These substances are highly combustible and disposing of them improperly is illegal in most areas.

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Industrial Drums

Industrial drums contain potentially dangerous byproducts of a number of different industrial processes.

Asbestos

Asbestos is a flame retardant found in older homes and various industrial products. It is considered a carcinogen in most U.S. states, resulting in landfill bans.