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What Can Go In a Dumpster?
Most household, remodeling and construction debris is fine. Hazardous waste is not. When in doubt, call the office before you toss it.
Allowed vs. not allowed
Generally allowed
- Household junk and furniture
- Drywall, wood, trim and cabinets
- Flooring, carpet and tile
- Roofing shingles
- Yard waste, branches and palm fronds
- Concrete, brick and dirt (ask first, weight limits apply)
- Metal, fencing and siding
- Appliances without refrigerant (ask first)
- Construction and demolition debris
Not allowed
- Paint, stains, solvents and chemicals
- Motor oil, fuel and antifreeze
- Tires
- Car and household batteries
- Asbestos and asbestos siding
- Propane tanks and compressed gas
- Medical or biohazard waste
- Refrigerant appliances not evacuated (ask us)
- Electronics where banned by the county
Rules come from the landfill and county, and they can change. Items that sneak in may be charged or returned. Call 941-355-6061, option 2 if you are not sure.
Loading tips that save money
- Keep everything below the top rim. Overfilled boxes cannot be hauled legally.
- Break down furniture and flatten boxes to use space well.
- Put heavy items on the bottom and spread weight evenly.
- Use a lidded box or tarp before storms. Rain-soaked debris weighs more, and you pay by the ton.
- Tell us about concrete, dirt or roofing ahead of time so we bring the right container.