What Items Can't Be Thrown Away in a Dumpster?

If I have a mattress to get rid of can I put that into a dumpster?

A mattress can be put into a dumpster. It is suggested that you put it in the bottom of the dumpster. Any other items that are allowed in the dumpster you may put on top of the mattress or mattresses. All items must be flush to the top and not sticking out above the walls of the dumpster.

Can chemicals be put into a dumpster?

If you have chemicals to be removed, they CANNOT be put inside of a dumpster. To make it convenient, we have a list of items that are not to be disposed of in a dumpster. Please review our restricted items on the info page. As a ground rule, no liquids are allowed in a dumpster.

Can I put any furniture inside of a dumpster?

You may put furniture into the dumpster. You should break it down and place into dumpster so that it is not sticking out above the edges. For example, if you have a dining room table, you can take the legs off. Wood, Metal, cloth and plastic material are allowed.

Is a washer and dryer something that I can put into a dumpster?

Unfortunately, you cannot put a washer and dryer inside of the dumpster. We do have a list of other restricted materials. See our complete list of items that can and can’t be placed in a dumpster.