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What Items Are Accepted in a Dumpster?
Household junk, furniture, remodeling debris, drywall, wood, flooring, cabinets, and general non-hazardous cleanup materials are commonly accepted.
If you are not sure about an item, call before loading.
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What We Commonly Accept in Standard Dumpsters
Standard dumpsters are generally used for household junk, furniture, remodeling debris, wood, drywall, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and other general non-hazardous cleanup materials.
This dumpster items accepted guide helps customers in St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and St. Louis City understand what materials can safely go into Rubber-Tired and Roll-Off Dumpsters.
The main issue is not usually the dumpster itself. The main issue is whether the load contains prohibited items, hidden contamination, or materials that require their own dedicated dumpster type.
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Common Accepted Items
These are the materials customers most commonly place in standard dumpsters.
Household & Cleanout Items
- Furniture and household junk
- Garage cleanout debris
- Basement and attic cleanouts
- Moving and downsizing clutter
- Mattresses and box springs
- General non-hazardous trash
Remodeling & Construction Debris
- Drywall and plaster
- Wood and framing debris
- Flooring and carpet
- Cabinets and countertops
- Bathroom remodel debris
- Kitchen tear-out debris
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Not Accepted in Standard Dumpsters
These items cannot go into a standard mixed-load dumpster.
Do Not Load These Items
- Liquid paint
- Automotive tires not pre-cut into fourths
- Yard waste in standard dumpsters
- Hazardous or flammable liquids
- Refrigerators or freezers
- Vehicle batteries
- Pesticides
- Household chemicals
- Waste oils, oil filters, and containers
- Gasoline cans and fuel tanks
- Asbestos
- Biomedical, industrial, septic, or sludge waste
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- Concrete, brick, and dirt
- Large heavy debris loads
- TVs and monitors
- Older electronics
- Large appliances
- Anything questionable or mixed
If you are unsure, call before loading. It is faster than dealing with a refused pickup or reload.
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Specialty Dumpster Programs
Some materials are accepted only when they are loaded into the correct dedicated dumpster.
Yard Waste Dumpsters
Yard waste is available for an additional charge in a dedicated yard waste dumpster only. These can be provided as Rubber-Tired Dumpsters or Roll-Off Dumpsters depending on access and volume.
Loads must remain clean and separate from trash, metal, demolition debris, and mixed discarded materials.
If the load is contaminated, additional handling, return, unloading, and disposal fees will apply.
Clean Fill Dumpsters
Concrete, brick, and dirt require a dedicated clean fill dumpster. These are provided as Roll-Off Dumpsters only.
Smaller roll-off dumpsters are typically used for this material type. If the load is contaminated, additional handling, return, unloading, and disposal fees will apply.
Old Used Tires
Old used tires are accepted at no additional charge only if they are properly pre-cut into fourths before disposal.
Cutting note: Use a Sawzall with a steel blade. Cut about 4 inches above the round inner steel belt that mounts to the steel wheel. Cut both sidewalls out, then cut across the remaining tread to create 4 equal pieces.
Tires that are not cut correctly are not accepted under standard mixed-load terms.
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Dumpster Disposal Classifications
Different materials are processed, recycled, dumped, and charged differently depending on what is loaded into the dumpster. Understanding the difference between trash, C&D, mixed debris, clean fill, and yard waste can help avoid extra charges.
If a load contains contamination or mixed material, the disposal facility may reclassify the dumpster and charge it under a different disposal category.
TRASH
Household Waste / Municipal Solid Waste
Trash includes normal household junk and general non-hazardous waste from cleanouts, moving, garage cleanup, and general household projects.
- Furniture
- Household junk
- Clothing and boxes
- Toys and general plastics
- Non-hazardous garbage
Trash loads are commonly delivered to a standard landfill or transfer station.
C&D
Construction & Demolition Debris
C&D debris comes from remodeling, roofing, renovation, repair, and demolition projects.
- Drywall and sheetrock
- Lumber and framing debris
- Roofing shingles
- Flooring and carpet
- Siding, tile, and fixtures
C&D debris can become heavy quickly, so dumpster weight limits must be watched closely.
MIXED
General Mixed Waste
Mixed loads combine different disposal classifications in the same dumpster.
- Household junk mixed with remodeling debris
- Trash mixed with roofing materials
- Wood, fencing, metal, plastic, and debris
- Concrete, brick, dirt, or rock mixed with other waste
- Railroad ties, yard waste, or construction debris mixed with trash
Mixed loads are typically charged by total gross weight above the included dumpster weight allowance. Heavy mixed loads can create significant additional disposal charges.
CLEAN FILL
Concrete, Brick, Dirt, Rock, Asphalt & Gravel
Clean fill means the load contains only uncontaminated inert material.
- Concrete
- Brick and block
- Dirt and sand
- Rock and gravel
- Asphalt
Clean fill must stay clean. If trash, wood, plastic, roofing, fencing, yard waste, roots, treated lumber, or general debris are mixed in, the load may be reclassified as mixed debris and charged at mixed disposal rates instead of capped clean fill pricing.
YARD WASTE
Green Waste / Organic Landscaping Material
Yard waste includes organic material from landscaping, tree trimming, brush removal, yard cleanup, and land clearing.
- Grass clippings
- Leaves
- Tree branches and brush
- Logs and mulch
- Shrubs and plant material
Yard waste must stay separate from trash, plastic bags, treated lumber, fencing, construction debris, and household garbage so it can be handled as recyclable green waste.
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Important Dumpster Loading & Pickup Rules
Following these loading and pickup guidelines helps avoid extra charges, delayed pickups, disposal problems, and unsafe hauling conditions.
Do Not Fill Above the Top Rail
Dumpsters cannot be safely hauled when debris extends above the top rail. Overfilled dumpsters may require unloading or load adjustments before pickup can be completed.
Keep the Dumpster Accessible
Vehicles, trailers, equipment, locked gates, or blocked driveways can prevent pickup. Some pickups begin as early as 5:00 AM, so the dumpster should remain clear and accessible the night before pickup.
Do Not Mix Clean Fill With Trash
Clean fill and yard waste containers must stay clean. Mixing trash, junk, treated wood, bags, or household debris into clean fill containers can create major disposal overage charges.
Watch Heavy Materials
Roofing shingles, dirt, brick, concrete, plaster, and wet debris can become extremely heavy quickly and may require special dumpster sizing.
Rain & Snow Add Weight
Carpet, mattresses, drywall, cardboard, and plaster absorb water easily. If rain is expected, avoid placing absorbent material directly on the container floor where water collects.
Ask Before Loading Restricted Items
Tires, paint, chemicals, propane tanks, batteries, appliances, and hazardous materials may require special disposal handling or may not be accepted.
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Do Not Hide or Mix Prohibited Items
If prohibited items are found buried, mixed, hidden, exposed, or leaking at pickup, the driver may refuse removal, leave the dumpster on site, or require the load to be corrected before transport.
✔ Reload or correction may be required
✔ Additional trip, return, cleanup, unloading, and handling fees will apply
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the item questions customers ask most.
Can I put yard waste in a regular dumpster?
What happens if yard waste is mixed with trash or debris?
Can concrete, brick, dirt, rock, or asphalt go in a dumpster?
Can I put liquid paint in the dumpster?
Are tires accepted?
What if I am not sure about an item?
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Questions About What You Can Throw Away?
Call first and get a straight answer before you load. That is the fastest way to avoid delays, mixed-load problems, and extra charges.
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