What you can put in a dumpster, and what stays out

You can put household junk, furniture, remodel debris, shingles, lumber, and yard debris in a dumpster. You cannot put in hazardous waste, liquids, pressurized tanks, tires, batteries, or anything holding refrigerant.

The binding list is our prohibited and restricted materials policy. Below is the same list in plain words, plus what goes in without a second thought.

What you can put in a dumpster

A 15-yard roll-off is built for cleanouts and remodels. This is what it takes.

Household junk and furniture

• Couches, chairs, tables, dressers, and bed frames
• Boxes, clothes, toys, and old decor
• Garage and attic clutter
• Carpet and rugs

Mattresses are not on the prohibited list. If you are unsure about one, text a photo before it goes in.

Remodel debris

• Drywall
• Flooring: vinyl, laminate, tile, and wood
• Cabinets, counters, and vanities
• Lumber, trim, and doors
• Roofing shingles

Shingles are heavy. A roof tear-off adds up on the scale fast. Say so when you book.

Yard debris

• Limbs and branches
• Brush and pulled shrubs
• Storm cleanup

Concrete, brick, and dirt

These go in. Plan the weight first.

Concrete fills the weight limit long before it fills the space. $499 includes up to 2 tons, which is 4,000 pounds. Past that, it is $85 per ton, billed off the certified landfill scale ticket. Heavy materials may also require reduced fill levels, so the box may not be loaded to the rail.

Tell us up front if the load is concrete, brick, or dirt. The disposal and weight allowance policy covers how weight is billed. The dumpster rental cost estimator runs the numbers on a heavy load before you book.

What you cannot put in a dumpster

These are prohibited. They stay out of the box.

• Hazardous waste of any kind
• Liquids, oils, fuels, chemicals, and solvents
• Paints, stains, and sealants that are liquid or partially liquid
• Asbestos
• Medical or biohazard waste
• Pressurized containers: propane tanks, aerosol cans, gas cylinders
• Tires
• Batteries
• Automotive fluids
• Refrigerators, freezers, and any appliance containing refrigerants
• Electronics and e-waste, unless we explicitly approve them

The ones that catch people

A garage cleanout turns up a lot of this list. Check for these before you start throwing.

• Half-used paint cans. If the paint inside is still liquid, it stays out.
• Spray cans. Aerosols are pressurized containers. Sort them out before the shelves go in the box.
• Propane tanks. That includes the one on the old grill.
• Old TVs and computers. E-waste needs approval before it goes in.
• The garage fridge or chest freezer. Refrigerant appliances are prohibited.
• Car batteries, oil jugs, and old tires. All three are on the list.

Restricted means ask first

Some materials are not banned outright, but they are not automatic either. Restricted materials may be accepted only with prior approval. They may need special handling or extra charges. Approval comes before delivery, not after the box is half full.

If you are not sure where an item falls, treat it as restricted. Text a photo of the pile to (843) 284-3707 and get a straight answer.

If a prohibited item ends up in the load

Loads can be inspected before pickup or at the disposal facility. If prohibited material turns up:

• The dumpster may be refused for transport.
• You may have to pull the material out before service continues.
• You pay any fines, cleanup costs, remediation fees, or special disposal charges.
• Extra fees may apply for delays, re-routing, or rejected loads.

You are responsible for everything you put in the box. You are also responsible for the dumpster itself from the confirmed delivery time until it is physically removed. One propane tank buried in the load can get the whole dumpster refused.

Load it right

• Keep debris at or below the top rail. Nothing above it.
• Break down furniture and flatten boxes. You fit more under the rail.
• Every load is weighed at the disposal facility. You are billed by certified landfill scale weight. A visual estimate does not change the weight charge.

If you are still working out whether one box covers the job, the guide on what size dumpster you need walks through it.

What to do next

Call or text (843) 284-3707. Give us the address, what you are tossing, and the day you need it. If one item has you stuck, send a photo with the text.

Or use the online quote form.