What Can You Put in a Dumpster?

What can you put in a dumpster? If you need a short answer, then the answer would be garbage. However, if you want a long one that explains what should and shouldn’t go into your dumpster, then keep reading.
 
While the answer might be as easy as saying “garbage”, there are actually several rules that govern what you can and can’t throw into a dumpster. Depending on where you are and the specific regulations in your area, the type of debris you can put into a dumpster can vary.
 
Things that You Can Throw into a Dumpster
 
In general, you can throw almost any waste into a dumpster provided that it’s non-hazardous. Some of these are as follows:
 
1. Household Junk
 
You can put almost any type of household junk into your dumpster. These would include your old clothing, broken appliances, toys, pans, and more. You can even put certain electronics into your dumpster, save for a few exceptions. To be safe, we highly recommend calling us ahead so we can provide you with advice regarding which electronics are safe to put into a dumpster and which aren’t.
 
2. Debris from Home Construction
 
Most debris that comes from a home construction project can be thrown into a construction dumpster. Materials such as bricks, drywall, broken tiles, old countertops, subfloor materials, and cabinetry are just some examples. However, if the construction waste is too heavy, you’ll need a specially reinforced dumpster instead.
 
3. Wooden Furniture
 
Wooden furniture such as tables, shelves, chairs, and other items made of wood can be thrown into a dumpster without any problem. However, upholstered furniture such as armchairs and couches might not be allowed depending on where you live.
 
Also, you have to keep in mind that some areas will impose an additional fee for throwing away wooden furniture due to the local disposal regulations.
 
4. Empty Aerosol Cans
 
You can safely throw away aerosol cans into a dumpster, but only if they’re empty. Full or partially full cans can carry the risk of explosion, so make sure that you only throw yours away if they’re completely empty.
 
Things that You Shouldn’t Throw into a Dumpster
 
Some items shouldn’t be thrown into a dumpster for the simple reason that they can be incredibly dangerous. Some of these items are as follows:
 
1. Refrigerators
 
Refrigerators shouldn’t go into a dumpster due to the toxic refrigerant they contain. If you want to properly dispose of your old fridge, you have to contact the local sanitation department for assistance. However, there are some areas that allow you to throw your refrigerator into a dumpster provided that it’s carefully drained by an HVAC professional.
 
2. Household Cleaners
 
While you can dispose of empty cleaner bottles, bottles that still contain those cleaning solutions are not allowed to be thrown into a dumpster. If you want to throw away your household cleaning fluid, make sure to check its label first for any disposal instructions.
 
3. Non-Alkaline Batteries
 
Non-alkaline batteries belong to the category of household hazardous waste. They are very toxic to the environment, hence throwing them into a dumpster is highly prohibited. Some of them are as follows:
 
·       Computer batteries
·       Car batteries
·       Silver oxide batteries
·       Lithium-ion batteries
 
Conclusion
 
This guide has given you some insight as to which items are safe to be thrown into the dumpster and which aren’t. However, each locality has its own rules and regulations when it comes to proper waste disposal. Therefore, your best option would be to check with Davie Dumpster Rental for the regulations regarding your precise location. Call us today!

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