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WHAT CAN GO INTO A DUMPSTER?

Household junk and debris from construction or home improvement projects are typically allowed in a dumpster. This includes remodeling debris such as drywall, lumber, flooring, cabinetry and siding, as well as general household items from decluttering projects.

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Certain local waste ordinances prevent us from disposing of certain items. If you are not sure about a particular item, please call us at (423) 416-0424 to find out what is acceptable in your area.

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Acceptable Materials

  • Cardboard and Paper

  • Bricks and Concrete (small amounts, call to inquire)

  • Steel, Pipes, Angle Iron, Sheet Metal, and Cast Iron

  • Asphalt roofing shingles

  • Carpet, Tile, Linoleum, Hardwood Flooring

  • Siding, Vinyl, Aluminum and Steel

  • General Construction (Anything that attaches to a house, i.e., Toilets, Sinks, Drywall)

  • Lumber (Treated & Painted)

  • Mattresses and Box Springs

  • Plaster and Sheetrock

  • Plastics or Foam

  • Glass

  • Yard Waste

Prohibited Materials

  • Liquids

  • Tires

  • Batteries

  • Freon

  • Paint Cans & Lacquers

  • Yardwaste

  • Medical Waste

  • Hazardous Materials

  • Contaminated Soils

  • Household Cleaners

  • Oil, Fuel, Propane Tanks

  • Railroad Ties

  • Asbestos (in some areas, please call to inquire for your area)

  • Industrial Drums

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Certain local waste ordinances prevent us from disposing of certain items. If you are not sure about a particular item, please call us at (423) 416-0424 to find out what is acceptable in your area.

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